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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

* The Weight of Glory

I read this paragraph again. It is not an unfamiliar sermon. Yep, this quote is a sober read because it simply and aptly says it all of the total weakness of our flesh and its desire. Yet challenges that we ought to strive to have a measure of knowing the weight of God's glory that we may walk as Christ walked and purpose in our heart to live a life that has these words lived out, "Not My will be done but yours" to be our delight. It is inseperable but demands we are set apart for God.

"Indeed if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires, not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased."

The Weight of Glory
by C.S. Lewis
Preached originally as a sermon in the
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford,
on June 8, 1942: published in
THEOLOGY, November, 1941,
and by the S.P.C.K,
1942

Monday, May 31, 2010

* Discipleship

Discipleship
by Pastor Rick Holland (The Fisherman of Christ Fellowship Camp, 27 May ‘10)

Definition of discipleship:
Matt 28:18-20

18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

- To make followers; Christians (followers of Christ)… To Evangelise
- To follow-up… To help them mature

*Nowadays, people/churches are better at evangelizing than following-up

1. Its about proclaiming Jesus Christ

Col 1:28

28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

- others will then learn about Jesus
- these are achieved through others looking at our actions; e.g. forgiving others, showing kindness/Christ-likeness
- we are not telling others about a plan of salvation, but a person instead
- “every man” is used 3 times; emphasis is that we are to scatter seed everywhere. We shouldn’t be selecting outrightly.

*The irony is that we are afraid of sharing the gospel that should cast out all fear

2. Christ is formed in those who believe in discipleship

Galatians 4:19

19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

- Christ is to be living through us for others to see

3. Disciple-making: To make them independently dependent on Christ

John 14:18, 21

18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

- Get to enjoy the presence of Jesus

How Should We Disciple?

- You are supposed to be a disciple-maker and a disciple
- You must be willing to be discipled – you have to be teachable and this means making and cultivating spiritual friendship; edification, iron sharpening iron

The 3 ‘I’s

1. Instruction

2 Tim 2:1-2

1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

2. Imitation

Heb 13:7, Heb 11:1, Luke 6:40, 1 Cor 15

3. Involvement

1 Thess 2:1-8

1For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
8So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

- Entrusting your life to investment of life into other lives.
- This involves the formal and informal aspects of your life (your disciple must be able to see your bad habits, your less serious side of you)

* You are discipling all the time, and others are always watching

Who Should We Disciple?

- Reflect on your relationships with your current friends or people you know
- Satan is trying to get us to be alone; so we can be defeated easily. He does not want discipling work to continue.
- That is why discipleship is so important

Can you spend a few moments thinking of those few good men/women whom you can invest your life in?

Friday, May 21, 2010

* A Daily Prayer

Lord, let me live from day to day
In such a self-forgetful way
That even when I kneel to pray
A prayer for others, I will say

~ Meigs (modified)

Thursday, May 06, 2010

* POST EXAM BBQ

Hi everyone, the day is nearer by the minute. Most, if not all of you, your exams would be over by now.

Here are some pictures and details about the BBQ and chalet stay.

Details:

Venue: Costa Sands Resort Pasir Ris
Costa Sand Resort Pasir Ris, 159N Jalan Loyang Besar, Singapore
Singapore 509406
Link

Monday, April 26, 2010

* Post Exam BBQ

Hey guys...

Got a chalet at Coasta Sands, Pasir Ris, for 2 nights, 7th & 8th May 2010. Try to keep both days free if u can. The BBQ would be held either on 7 or 8 th May.

More details to follow.

Meanwhile, study hard.

God bless :)

Friday, April 23, 2010

* The Greatest Fight in the World

By C. H. Spurgeon

Especially we have seen and tested the efficacy of the Word of God when we have been by the sick bed. I was, but a few days ago, by the side of one of our elders, who appeared to be dying; and it was like heaven below to converse with him. I never saw so much joy at a wedding as I saw in that quiet chamber. He hoped soon to be with Jesus; and he was joyful in the prospect. He said, "I have no doubt, no cloud, no trouble, no want; nay, I have not even a wish. The doctrine you have taught has served me to live by, and now it serves me to die by. I am resting upon the precious blood of Christ, and it is a firm foundation." And he added, "How silly all those letters against the gospel now appear to me! I have read some of them, and I have noted the attacks upon the old faith, but they seem quite absurd to me now that I lie on the verge of eternity. What could the new doctrine do for me now?"

I came down from my interview greatly strengthened and gladdened by the good man's testimony; and all the more was I personally comforted because it was the Word which I myself had constantly preached which had been such a blessing to my friend. If God had so owned it from so poor an instrument, I felt that the Word itself must be good indeed. I am never so happy amidst all the shouts of youthful merriment as on the day when I hear the dying testimony of one who is resting on the everlasting gospel of the grace of God. The ultimate issue, as seen upon a dying-bed, is a true test, as it is an inevitable one. Preach that which will enable men to face death without fear, and you will preach nothing but the old gospel.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

* Exam Dates

Hi all,
Here are the exam dates for the students in campus. Do keep us in your prayers. Thanks!

22 April 2010 Thursday
Gerald - Math

24 April 2010 Saturday
Geri – Reporting Statistics in the Media
Rachel – An Intro to Literary Studies
Gail - Engineering Principles for Drug Delivery

26 April 2010 Monday
Geri, Rachel, Gwen – Pharmacy Law
Tirza – Structures Exam
Stacey – Speech and Argumentation
Gerald – Physics 2

27 April 2010 Tuesday
Stacey – Gender and Sexuality Studies
Gail, Jon Tan – Management and Organisation
Jon Tan - Introduction to Operating System

28 April 2010 Wednesday
Geri, Rachel, Gwen – Pharmacokinetics and Drug Disposition
Gerald - Computing

29 April 2010 Thursday
Stacey – Singapore Literature and Culture 2
Gerald – Issues with Crime and Punishment
Gwen - Intro to Psychology

30 April 2010 Friday
Nick – Gender Studies

3 May 2010 Monday
Geri, Rachel, Gwen – Pharmacotherapy 1
Jon Tan – Embedded Computer System

4 May 2010 Tuesday
Geri, Rachel, Gwen –Pharmaceutical Analysis 2.
Gail - Business Consulting Skills for Transformational Leaders

6 May 2010 Thursday
Stacey – Ethnic American Literature

Philippians 4:6,7
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."