Read Genesis 27
- V1-8, what do you think was so important about being blessed by Isaac ?
- V1-8, is this a commendable thing Rebekah does ?...or is it deceitful against her own husband and elder son ?
- V19, Jacob tells a clear lie, and the Bible doesn’t hide this flaw in his character. Is this a good thing, or would you rather not know about such things ?
- V20, is the lie made even worse by bringing God into it ?
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Genesis 26 – Isaac and Abimelech
Read Genesis 26
- V5, what laws, statutes, or commandments is God referring to?
- V6-10, where do you think Isaac learned to do such a sneaky (even deceitful?) thing?
- Do you think this is because Abraham told the story of his past adventures to Isaac?...or was it simply a case of ‘like father, like son’?...or a bit of both?
- V35, this is a sad verse isn’t it?...are we a ‘grief of mind’ to anyone?
- V5, what laws, statutes, or commandments is God referring to?
- V6-10, where do you think Isaac learned to do such a sneaky (even deceitful?) thing?
- Do you think this is because Abraham told the story of his past adventures to Isaac?...or was it simply a case of ‘like father, like son’?...or a bit of both?
- V35, this is a sad verse isn’t it?...are we a ‘grief of mind’ to anyone?
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Prayer Points
1. Please pray for Ooi Choon Eng, Jenny, Scott, Chui Peeng, Sheila and Family.
2. Please up hold Sis Rachel in your prayer that the Lord healing work will be continue be upon her.
3. Please pray for one another in your prayer, especially those that are not feeling well.
4. Please pray for one another, school semester break and families on holiday.
5. Please pray for Father's Day.
• Pray for all Salvation Army Churches in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar. Pray God for faithful Local Officers and pray for God to raise up more Salvationist who will commit to ministry.
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2. Please up hold Sis Rachel in your prayer that the Lord healing work will be continue be upon her.
3. Please pray for one another in your prayer, especially those that are not feeling well.
4. Please pray for one another, school semester break and families on holiday.
5. Please pray for Father's Day.
• Pray for all Salvation Army Churches in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar. Pray God for faithful Local Officers and pray for God to raise up more Salvationist who will commit to ministry.
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Announcement
The Salvation Army International Congress: 150th Anniversary; Date: 1-5 July 2015; Venue: London (UK); Theme: Boundless the Whole World Redeeming. For more information please contact Pastor Andrew. Closing Date: 30 June 2014
Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge within 7 months, reading just 5 chapters per week: Look out for it at the Church website.
Explore Weekend : 15-17 August 2014 (Fri-Sun) @ Johor Bahru: For more information please contact Pastor Andrew.
Banana Leaf Ministry : 14 June 2014 Time: 11:00am Venue: Community Hall
Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge within 7 months, reading just 5 chapters per week: Look out for it at the Church website.
Explore Weekend : 15-17 August 2014 (Fri-Sun) @ Johor Bahru: For more information please contact Pastor Andrew.
Banana Leaf Ministry : 14 June 2014 Time: 11:00am Venue: Community Hall
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Global Prayer DAY 10 : 7 JUNE 2014
HIS MAJESTY, THE KING OF KINGS
“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called
Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on
his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.
He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of
heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.
Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule
them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.
On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:
King of kings and Lord of lords”
Revelation 19:11-16
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the Word of God, who rides on a white horse, leading the armies of heaven, and from
whose mouth comes a sharp two-edged sword.
As the One who will strike down the nations and rule them with a rod of iron; at whose
Name every knee, in heaven, on the earth and under the earth, will bow and every tongue
confess that He is Lord!
PRAY:
• For the Church to be willing to surrender to their King, by laying down their lives in
order to proclaim the message of the Kingdom of God to all nations.
• For the Church to be prepared, watchful, hastening the return of the King of kings, and
Lord of lords, through prayer, evangelism and the righteous acts of believers.
• For the world’s leaders to hear the warning concerning the Son of God, and to
respond with wisdom, serving Him with fear and rejoicing with trembling; bringing
homage to the Son, lest they perish when His wrath is poured out.
Read and meditate on Revelation 20, 21 and 22
“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called
Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on
his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.
He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of
heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.
Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule
them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.
On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:
King of kings and Lord of lords”
Revelation 19:11-16
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the Word of God, who rides on a white horse, leading the armies of heaven, and from
whose mouth comes a sharp two-edged sword.
As the One who will strike down the nations and rule them with a rod of iron; at whose
Name every knee, in heaven, on the earth and under the earth, will bow and every tongue
confess that He is Lord!
PRAY:
• For the Church to be willing to surrender to their King, by laying down their lives in
order to proclaim the message of the Kingdom of God to all nations.
• For the Church to be prepared, watchful, hastening the return of the King of kings, and
Lord of lords, through prayer, evangelism and the righteous acts of believers.
• For the world’s leaders to hear the warning concerning the Son of God, and to
respond with wisdom, serving Him with fear and rejoicing with trembling; bringing
homage to the Son, lest they perish when His wrath is poured out.
Read and meditate on Revelation 20, 21 and 22
Friday, June 6, 2014
Genesis 25 – Abraham remarries, Rebekah gives birth, and Esau sells his birthright
Read Genesis 25
- V5, despite have more children, why do you think Abraham gave all he had to Isaac ?
- V9-10, do you think this was a rather momentous occasion to havde Isaac and Ishmael burying Abraham together ?
- V9-10, do you think the ability to bury subsequent family members in the same place was the reason why Abraham was so insistent on purchasing the land in the first place ?
- V29-34, although it would be fair to assume Esau was extremely tired and hungry, do you think Esau lacked respect for his birthright ?... or that Jacob was showing disrespect by buying it so cheaply ?...or is this simply a case of sibling rivalry ?
- V5, despite have more children, why do you think Abraham gave all he had to Isaac ?
- V9-10, do you think this was a rather momentous occasion to havde Isaac and Ishmael burying Abraham together ?
- V9-10, do you think the ability to bury subsequent family members in the same place was the reason why Abraham was so insistent on purchasing the land in the first place ?
- V29-34, although it would be fair to assume Esau was extremely tired and hungry, do you think Esau lacked respect for his birthright ?... or that Jacob was showing disrespect by buying it so cheaply ?...or is this simply a case of sibling rivalry ?
Global Prayer DAY 9 : 6 JUNE 2014
THE LAMB THAT WAS SLAIN
"Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root
of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne,
encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven
eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. He went and took the scroll
from the right hand of him who sat on the throne.“
Revelation 5:5-7
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the Lamb amidst the throne, who was found worthy to take the scroll and open its
seals.
As the Lamb who was slain, and by whose blood He ransomed people unto God, from
every tribe and language and people and nation.
As the One who is worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor
and glory and blessing!
PRAY:
• For the Church to appropriate the blood of Jesus in all its fullness, for the forgiveness,
cleansing, and purification from sin; for justification, sanctification and consecration.
• For the Church to serve the Holy One with a clean conscience; overcoming Satan and
his power, and entering through the veil (which is Jesus) into the Most Holy Place.
• For the world, torn apart by wars, injustice, corruption, immorality, and demonic
demands for blood and sacrifice, to know that the blood and resurrection of Jesus
overcame the world, sin, Satan, and the demands of the flesh.
Read and meditate on Revelation 18 and 19.
"Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root
of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne,
encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven
eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. He went and took the scroll
from the right hand of him who sat on the throne.“
Revelation 5:5-7
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the Lamb amidst the throne, who was found worthy to take the scroll and open its
seals.
As the Lamb who was slain, and by whose blood He ransomed people unto God, from
every tribe and language and people and nation.
As the One who is worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor
and glory and blessing!
PRAY:
• For the Church to appropriate the blood of Jesus in all its fullness, for the forgiveness,
cleansing, and purification from sin; for justification, sanctification and consecration.
• For the Church to serve the Holy One with a clean conscience; overcoming Satan and
his power, and entering through the veil (which is Jesus) into the Most Holy Place.
• For the world, torn apart by wars, injustice, corruption, immorality, and demonic
demands for blood and sacrifice, to know that the blood and resurrection of Jesus
overcame the world, sin, Satan, and the demands of the flesh.
Read and meditate on Revelation 18 and 19.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Villain puts her spin of Fairytale
SHE haunted cinemagoers once upon a dream. Fifty-five years after her appearance in the feature-length animation 'Sleeping Beauty', the ‘Mistress of All Evil’ has returned to the big screen. The live-action 'Maleficent' was released at cinemas on Wednesday (28 May) and attempts to explain why the fairy came to be so apparently evil.
In her Disney debut, Maleficent was not invited to the christening of baby Aurora, King Stefan and Queen Leah’s first daughter. So she invited herself to the celebrations by making a dramatic entrance to the palace. Though on the outside Maleficent appeared calm and collected, inside she was seething. She pronounced a curse over Aurora, saying that she would indeed grow in beauty and grace and would be loved by all who knew her, but before the sun set on her 16th birthday, she would prick her finger on the needle of a spinning wheel and die.
Three good fairies, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather, came up with a plan to pose as peasant women and raise Aurora in a cottage deep in the woods until her 16th birthday was safely over. But Maleficent sent her minions on a frantic hunt for the girl to kidnap her and bring her within pricking distance of a spindle.
What could be Maleficent’s problem? Why is she so evil?
The saying goes that there are two sides to every story. The new film reveals a formerly unseen ‘side’ - the cause of the evil fairy’s bitterness. A young and innocent Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) lives peacefully in the forest kingdom. One day, an army from the human kingdom invades the land. What’s worse, Maleficent suffers a painful betrayal that costs her her wings - and her heart. Hardened and wanting revenge, the Mistress of All Evil places a curse over the daughter of King Stefan. But, over the years, Maleficent comes to know Aurora and realises that she might even be the key to change.
Angelina Jolie says she hopes cinema audiences will understand more about why Maleficent is the way she is and will ‘come away feeling that no one is beyond redemption’.
At times, life is painful for everyone. We may regret moments when we have acted out of character. We may have been hurt by someone we deeply care for and consequently become hard and cold. We may feel bad about ourselves and take it out on those closest to us. Perhaps we feel that forgiveness for our mistakes isn’t within reach. Ashamed, we come to the conclusion that we’re unloveable and past help.
But the best part of the world’s story is that no one is beyond redemption. The Bible reassures us that if we allow him, God can be the key to our change. One writer said: ‘As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us’ (Psalm 103:12 Good News Bible).
We can change our story by accepting God’s forgiveness for our shortcomings and love. If we put our trust in God, we can remain secure in the knowledge that, no matter how many times we mess up, he will give us another chance. Is it time we started a new chapter?
UK & Ireland War Cry 31 May 2014
In her Disney debut, Maleficent was not invited to the christening of baby Aurora, King Stefan and Queen Leah’s first daughter. So she invited herself to the celebrations by making a dramatic entrance to the palace. Though on the outside Maleficent appeared calm and collected, inside she was seething. She pronounced a curse over Aurora, saying that she would indeed grow in beauty and grace and would be loved by all who knew her, but before the sun set on her 16th birthday, she would prick her finger on the needle of a spinning wheel and die.
Three good fairies, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather, came up with a plan to pose as peasant women and raise Aurora in a cottage deep in the woods until her 16th birthday was safely over. But Maleficent sent her minions on a frantic hunt for the girl to kidnap her and bring her within pricking distance of a spindle.
What could be Maleficent’s problem? Why is she so evil?
The saying goes that there are two sides to every story. The new film reveals a formerly unseen ‘side’ - the cause of the evil fairy’s bitterness. A young and innocent Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) lives peacefully in the forest kingdom. One day, an army from the human kingdom invades the land. What’s worse, Maleficent suffers a painful betrayal that costs her her wings - and her heart. Hardened and wanting revenge, the Mistress of All Evil places a curse over the daughter of King Stefan. But, over the years, Maleficent comes to know Aurora and realises that she might even be the key to change.
Angelina Jolie says she hopes cinema audiences will understand more about why Maleficent is the way she is and will ‘come away feeling that no one is beyond redemption’.
At times, life is painful for everyone. We may regret moments when we have acted out of character. We may have been hurt by someone we deeply care for and consequently become hard and cold. We may feel bad about ourselves and take it out on those closest to us. Perhaps we feel that forgiveness for our mistakes isn’t within reach. Ashamed, we come to the conclusion that we’re unloveable and past help.
But the best part of the world’s story is that no one is beyond redemption. The Bible reassures us that if we allow him, God can be the key to our change. One writer said: ‘As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us’ (Psalm 103:12 Good News Bible).
We can change our story by accepting God’s forgiveness for our shortcomings and love. If we put our trust in God, we can remain secure in the knowledge that, no matter how many times we mess up, he will give us another chance. Is it time we started a new chapter?
UK & Ireland War Cry 31 May 2014
Genesis 24 – Abraham’s trusted servant finds a bride for Isaac
Read Genesis 24
- This is a terrific and familiar story. As you read through it carefully, is there anything which you had either forgotten or not noticed before?
- V12-14, do you think it is legitimate to make sure a prayer today ? … does it depend on the circumstances ?...or is gthis something that Christrians should not attempt ?...how would you justify your answer ?
- This is a terrific and familiar story. As you read through it carefully, is there anything which you had either forgotten or not noticed before?
- V12-14, do you think it is legitimate to make sure a prayer today ? … does it depend on the circumstances ?...or is gthis something that Christrians should not attempt ?...how would you justify your answer ?
Global Prayer DAY 8 : 5 JUNE 2014
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows
me and I know the Father — and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are
not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall
be one flock and one shepherd.”
John 10:14-16
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the One who is ready to forgive; gracious and compassionate; slow to anger and
abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness; who forgives all our sins and heals all our
diseases.
PRAY:
• For the Church to listen and respond to the voice of the Shepherd, and to willingly
follow Him wherever He leads, be it by green pastures and peaceful streams, or
through the valley of the shadow of death.
• For the Church to be completely surrendered unto the Good Shepherd, trusting that
all things will work together for the good for those who trust Him.
• For the world to encounter the tenderness and immense compassion of the Shepherd,
who longs to gather those scattered and lost into His arms, and carry them close to
His heart.
• For children, orphans, broken men and women, the homeless, elderly, sick, and those
abandoned to experience His care and provision.
Read and meditate on Revelation 16 and 17.
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows
me and I know the Father — and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are
not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall
be one flock and one shepherd.”
John 10:14-16
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the One who is ready to forgive; gracious and compassionate; slow to anger and
abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness; who forgives all our sins and heals all our
diseases.
PRAY:
• For the Church to listen and respond to the voice of the Shepherd, and to willingly
follow Him wherever He leads, be it by green pastures and peaceful streams, or
through the valley of the shadow of death.
• For the Church to be completely surrendered unto the Good Shepherd, trusting that
all things will work together for the good for those who trust Him.
• For the world to encounter the tenderness and immense compassion of the Shepherd,
who longs to gather those scattered and lost into His arms, and carry them close to
His heart.
• For children, orphans, broken men and women, the homeless, elderly, sick, and those
abandoned to experience His care and provision.
Read and meditate on Revelation 16 and 17.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Abdication of Responsibility just won't wash
IT’S not my fault!’ How often do we hear children saying this when a squabble breaks out, something gets broken or a mini-war starts in the school playground?
Adults aren’t much better. When trying to distance ourselves from a work dispute or family argument, we have our own grown-up version of the same excuse: ‘It’s nothing to do with me!’ Or, when we want to dissociate ourselves from a situation completely, we might say: ‘I wash my hands of it’ (or him, or her, or them).
This phrase originates from the Bible. It is derived from the action of Pilate, the Roman Governor, during the trial which led to the execution of Jesus (see Matthew 27:11–26). Jesus was sent to Pilate by the Jewish court because it alleged he had made blasphemous statements about himself. It did not have the authority to sentence him to death; Pilate did.
When Pilate asked him if he understood himself to be King of the Jews, Jesus refused to plead his innocence. As Roman Governor, Pilate had the right to release a prisoner during the Passover celebrations. He could see no wrong in Jesus and offered to release him. But the Jewish authorities whipped up the crowd to demand that Pilate release Barabbas - a notorious criminal.
Reluctantly, Pilate gave in to their demands. The Bible records: ‘When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere and that a riot was imminent, he took a basin of water and washed his hands in full sight of the crowd, saying, “I’m washing my hands of responsibility for this man’s death. From now on, it’s in your hands. You’re judge and jury”’ (Matthew 27:24 The Message).
Pilate handed Jesus over to his soldiers, who led him away to suffer death by crucifixion. Did Pilate regret his decision? Did his conscience ever keep him awake at night?
Like him, we have choices. We can hope to defuse a difficult situation by absolving ourselves of any responsibility, or we can stand up for what we believe to be right and just. The truth is, it’s in our hands.
Uk & Ireland War Cry 31 May 2014
Adults aren’t much better. When trying to distance ourselves from a work dispute or family argument, we have our own grown-up version of the same excuse: ‘It’s nothing to do with me!’ Or, when we want to dissociate ourselves from a situation completely, we might say: ‘I wash my hands of it’ (or him, or her, or them).
This phrase originates from the Bible. It is derived from the action of Pilate, the Roman Governor, during the trial which led to the execution of Jesus (see Matthew 27:11–26). Jesus was sent to Pilate by the Jewish court because it alleged he had made blasphemous statements about himself. It did not have the authority to sentence him to death; Pilate did.
When Pilate asked him if he understood himself to be King of the Jews, Jesus refused to plead his innocence. As Roman Governor, Pilate had the right to release a prisoner during the Passover celebrations. He could see no wrong in Jesus and offered to release him. But the Jewish authorities whipped up the crowd to demand that Pilate release Barabbas - a notorious criminal.
Reluctantly, Pilate gave in to their demands. The Bible records: ‘When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere and that a riot was imminent, he took a basin of water and washed his hands in full sight of the crowd, saying, “I’m washing my hands of responsibility for this man’s death. From now on, it’s in your hands. You’re judge and jury”’ (Matthew 27:24 The Message).
Pilate handed Jesus over to his soldiers, who led him away to suffer death by crucifixion. Did Pilate regret his decision? Did his conscience ever keep him awake at night?
Like him, we have choices. We can hope to defuse a difficult situation by absolving ourselves of any responsibility, or we can stand up for what we believe to be right and just. The truth is, it’s in our hands.
Uk & Ireland War Cry 31 May 2014
Genesis 23 – Sarah’s death and burial
Read Genesis 23
- V1, how old would Isaac have been when Sarah died ?
- Why do you think Abraham was so insistent on paying for the burial place ?
- V1, how old would Isaac have been when Sarah died ?
- Why do you think Abraham was so insistent on paying for the burial place ?
Global Prayer DAY 7 : 4 JUNE 2014
THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house
has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare
a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be
with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the
way?”
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me.”
John 14:1-6
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us, having the glory as of the only Son of
the Father, full of grace and truth.
As the One who came to bear witness of the truth, and who desires all people to come to
knowledge of the truth.
PRAY:
• For the Church to once again proclaim the undiluted and uncompromising truth
concerning Jesus, and that there is no salvation save through Him.
• For believers to worship the Father, in spirit and in truth.
• For the veil over the minds and hearts of unbelievers (the world) be removed through
preaching of the truth.
• For deception to be exposed, and the ignorant to be enlightened, so that Jesus’
proclamation would be fulfilled: You will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you
free!
Read and meditate on Revelation 14 and 15
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house
has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare
a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be
with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the
way?”
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me.”
John 14:1-6
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us, having the glory as of the only Son of
the Father, full of grace and truth.
As the One who came to bear witness of the truth, and who desires all people to come to
knowledge of the truth.
PRAY:
• For the Church to once again proclaim the undiluted and uncompromising truth
concerning Jesus, and that there is no salvation save through Him.
• For believers to worship the Father, in spirit and in truth.
• For the veil over the minds and hearts of unbelievers (the world) be removed through
preaching of the truth.
• For deception to be exposed, and the ignorant to be enlightened, so that Jesus’
proclamation would be fulfilled: You will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you
free!
Read and meditate on Revelation 14 and 15
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Genesis 22 – Abraham’s faith is tested and affirmed
Read Genesis 22
- V1-14, This story may generate all sorts of questions and emotions…such as, given the length of time Sarah had waited until she gave birth to a child, do you think Abraham told her about this journey before he left ?
- V7, Isaac had been with his father to offer sacrifices many times, and knew that something was missing, but to what extent to we realise how much our children are watching and learning from us in our spiritual lives today, and do you think they recognise when there is something ‘missing’?
- This story really needs to be read alongside Hebrews 11 :17-19, what light does this shed upon Abraham’s faith, belief, and actions?
- V1-14, This story may generate all sorts of questions and emotions…such as, given the length of time Sarah had waited until she gave birth to a child, do you think Abraham told her about this journey before he left ?
- V7, Isaac had been with his father to offer sacrifices many times, and knew that something was missing, but to what extent to we realise how much our children are watching and learning from us in our spiritual lives today, and do you think they recognise when there is something ‘missing’?
- This story really needs to be read alongside Hebrews 11 :17-19, what light does this shed upon Abraham’s faith, belief, and actions?
Global Prayer DAY 6 : 3 JUNE 2014
THE BREAD OF LIFE
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live
forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
John 6:51
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the One who was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities, and by
whose stripes and broken body, we are healed.
PRAY:
• For the Church to be an example of real spiritual and physical healing.
• For reconciliation between racial groups to be manifest amongst believers, and for
the healing of emotional trauma and pain.
• For the Church to become known as those who willingly share their bread with the
hungry, clothe the naked, and provide shelter for the homeless.
• For the world, who are seeking their nourishment from sources that can never bring
satisfaction, to receive the Bread of Heaven from the hands and hearts of believers.
Read and meditate on Revelation 12 and 13
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live
forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
John 6:51
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the One who was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities, and by
whose stripes and broken body, we are healed.
PRAY:
• For the Church to be an example of real spiritual and physical healing.
• For reconciliation between racial groups to be manifest amongst believers, and for
the healing of emotional trauma and pain.
• For the Church to become known as those who willingly share their bread with the
hungry, clothe the naked, and provide shelter for the homeless.
• For the world, who are seeking their nourishment from sources that can never bring
satisfaction, to receive the Bread of Heaven from the hands and hearts of believers.
Read and meditate on Revelation 12 and 13
Monday, June 2, 2014
Genesis 21 – Isaac is born, and Hagar and Ishmael depart
Read Genesis 21
- V1-7, what can these verses teach us about how God may use us throughout any age of life?
- V1-7, what can these verses teach us about trusting in God’s promises?
- V1-7, what can these verses teach us about how God may use us throughout any age of life?
- V1-7, what can these verses teach us about trusting in God’s promises?
Global Prayer DAY 5 : 2 JUNE 2014
OUR COMPASSIONATE HIGH PRIEST
“For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he
might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make
atonement for the sins of the people.
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being
tempted.”
Hebrews 2:17-18
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the One who was tempted in all things, just as we are.
As our merciful and faithful High Priest, who is able to help us whenever we are tempted,
because He Himself suffered and overcame temptation.
PRAY:
• For the Church to walk in liberty of complete forgiveness and restoration.
• For the Church to overcome temptation, trials, and tribulations and be the royal
priesthood that she is called to be.
• For the world to receive the compassion, mercy, and kindness of the High Priest
through the ministrations of the Body of Christ.
• For the world to know the power of forgiveness and grace, and open their hearts to
the infinite love and tenderness of Jesus Christ, their Savior.
Read and meditate on Revelation 9, 10 and 11
“For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he
might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make
atonement for the sins of the people.
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being
tempted.”
Hebrews 2:17-18
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the One who was tempted in all things, just as we are.
As our merciful and faithful High Priest, who is able to help us whenever we are tempted,
because He Himself suffered and overcame temptation.
PRAY:
• For the Church to walk in liberty of complete forgiveness and restoration.
• For the Church to overcome temptation, trials, and tribulations and be the royal
priesthood that she is called to be.
• For the world to receive the compassion, mercy, and kindness of the High Priest
through the ministrations of the Body of Christ.
• For the world to know the power of forgiveness and grace, and open their hearts to
the infinite love and tenderness of Jesus Christ, their Savior.
Read and meditate on Revelation 9, 10 and 11
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Prayer Points
1. Please pray upcoming Helping Hand Project (Walkathon), Malaysian Youth Camp, Father's Day
2. Please up hold Sis Rachel in your prayer that the Lord healing work will be continue be upon her.
3. Please pray for one another in your prayer, especially those that are not feeling well.
4. Pray for Bro Kim Aun, Sis Jasinta, Joshua and Jonathan
5. Please pray for one another, school semester break and families on holiday
• Pray for all Salvation Army Churches in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar. Pray God for faithful Local Officers and pray for God to raise up more Salvationist who will commit to ministry.
WORLDWILE PRAYER MEETING
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2. Please up hold Sis Rachel in your prayer that the Lord healing work will be continue be upon her.
3. Please pray for one another in your prayer, especially those that are not feeling well.
4. Pray for Bro Kim Aun, Sis Jasinta, Joshua and Jonathan
5. Please pray for one another, school semester break and families on holiday
• Pray for all Salvation Army Churches in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar. Pray God for faithful Local Officers and pray for God to raise up more Salvationist who will commit to ministry.
WORLDWILE PRAYER MEETING
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Announcement
7th June 2014:Helping Project for Children in Myanmar;Venue: Air Itam Dam; Time: 8:30am
3rd - 6th June 2014:Malaysia Youth Camp;Venue: Cameron Highlands; Note: Contact Pastor Andrew for more information
The Salvation Army International Congress: 150th Anniversary; Date: 1-5 July 2015; Venue: London (UK); Theme: Boundless the Whole World Redeeming. For more information please contact Pastor Andrew.
Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge within 7 months, reading just 5 chapters per week: Look out for it at the Church website.
Explore Weekend : 15-17 August 2014 (Fri-Sun) @ Johor Bahru: For more information please contact Pastor Andrew.
3rd - 6th June 2014:Malaysia Youth Camp;Venue: Cameron Highlands; Note: Contact Pastor Andrew for more information
The Salvation Army International Congress: 150th Anniversary; Date: 1-5 July 2015; Venue: London (UK); Theme: Boundless the Whole World Redeeming. For more information please contact Pastor Andrew.
Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge within 7 months, reading just 5 chapters per week: Look out for it at the Church website.
Explore Weekend : 15-17 August 2014 (Fri-Sun) @ Johor Bahru: For more information please contact Pastor Andrew.
Global Prayer DAY 4 : 1 JUNE 2014
OUR ADVOCATE
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we
have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning
sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”
1 John 2:1-2
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the Righteous One who intercedes for us, and who through His righteousness justified
us so that we, who are in Christ, are no longer condemned for our sins, but forgiven,
cleansed and declared righteous, giving us the right to be called the children of God.
PRAY:
• For the Church to grasp how great is our Advocate’s intercession in heaven on our
behalf.
• For the Church to be clothed with the spirit of prayer and supplication, and join with
Jesus and the Holy Spirit in prayer and intercession.
• For the world to realize that there is a Judge in heaven, and that there will be a day of
judgment - a day when all will have to appear before the great white throne and give
an account of our lives.
• For the world to experience conviction in the hearts and minds of those rebelling
against and resisting the message of the Gospel.
Read and meditate on Revelation 7 and 8
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we
have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning
sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”
1 John 2:1-2
SEEK HIS FACE AND HONOUR HIM:
As the Righteous One who intercedes for us, and who through His righteousness justified
us so that we, who are in Christ, are no longer condemned for our sins, but forgiven,
cleansed and declared righteous, giving us the right to be called the children of God.
PRAY:
• For the Church to grasp how great is our Advocate’s intercession in heaven on our
behalf.
• For the Church to be clothed with the spirit of prayer and supplication, and join with
Jesus and the Holy Spirit in prayer and intercession.
• For the world to realize that there is a Judge in heaven, and that there will be a day of
judgment - a day when all will have to appear before the great white throne and give
an account of our lives.
• For the world to experience conviction in the hearts and minds of those rebelling
against and resisting the message of the Gospel.
Read and meditate on Revelation 7 and 8
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