Bible Journalling

Scripture Passage: Luke 4:16-19 Delivered by Bishop Dr. T. Jeyakumar, Methodist Church in Malaysia Date: February 12, 2025 Last Sunday, Bishop Dr. T. Jeyakumar delivered a passionate sermon titled "Classic Methodism," rooted in Luke 4:16-19, reflecting on the core principles that define Methodism. He began by sharing the profound experience of John Wesley on May 24, 1738, when he felt his heart “strangely warmed” and entrusted himself to Jesus. Bishop Jeyakumar emphasized that Methodism is fundamentally about living a holy life and experiencing the assurance of salvation. It is the old religion, based on the Bible and the teachings of the early church. He highlighted the importance of repentance and the belief that, not just through good works, we can find forgiveness and freedom from sin—not just in the afterlife, but here and now. The Bishop recalled Wesley’s first open-air preaching on April 2, 1739, which sparked a revival lasting over a century, fueled by the Hol...

  Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and joy. Thank You for gathering us as a family of faith in this disciples group, united by thy love and grace. On this special day, as we reflect on love, we are reminded of thy perfect love for us—unfailing, unchanging, and everlasting. Lord, we invite thy presence into our meeting. May thy Holy Spirit guide our discussions, open our hearts to receive thy Word, and strengthen our fellowship. Let our time together be fruitful, inspiring, and encouraging. We pray that through this meeting, we will grow deeper in our faith and be transformed into true disciples of Christ. Bless each person here, Lord. May we be vessels of thy love, bringing encouragement and hope to one another. May everything we say and do glorify thy holy name. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen. Psalm 81 Summary Psalm 81 is a call to worship and a reminder of God’s deliverance of Israel from Egypt. It urges obedience to God's com...