Bible Journalling

 Journal  Title: "Wisdom for Life" The book of Proverbs offers practical guidance for living a righteous, wise, and fulfilling life. It emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and contrasts the paths of the wise and the foolish. Through short, memorable sayings, it teaches integrity, diligence, humility, honesty, self-control, and faithfulness. Proverbs warns against laziness, greed, deceit, and immoral behavior, while encouraging moral discipline, prudent speech, and godly relationships. Its timeless truths equip readers to make right choices, cultivate character, navigate life’s challenges, and enjoy peace, prosperity, and favor under God’s guidance. 📖 Proverbs 1 - The Beginning of Wisdom 1. Bible Summary Proverbs 1 introduces the purpose of the entire book: to give wisdom, instruction, discernment, and understanding. Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord. The chapter contrasts the path of wisdom with the path of foolishness. Solomon warns h...

Sermon Summary – “Finish Strong” Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–3, 11–13 (NIV) Preacher: Rev. Tan Yong Heng Introduction Rev. Tan began by reminding the church that the Christian life is a long-distance race that requires endurance, right perspective, and unwavering focus on Jesus. The believers in Hebrews were discouraged and facing pressure, yet the writer urges them to persevere by adopting God-centered perspectives. Similarly, we also face setbacks, disappointments, and spiritual fatigue; but Hebrews 12 teaches us how to develop the mindset needed to finish strong in our faith. 1. LOOK OUT – Pay Attention to Godly Examples & Remove Hindrances Hebrews 12:1 – “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles…” To finish strong, believers must first look outward to the examples God has given. Rev. Tan explained that the “great cloud of witnesses” from Hebrews 11 are living testimonies of p...

📖 Job 36 – Elihu Declares God’s Greatness Bible Summary: Elihu continues his speech, exalting the righteousness and power of God. He reminds Job that God uses suffering as a means of discipline and instruction — to turn people from wrongdoing and bring them closer to Him. Elihu emphasizes that God is mighty, yet just, and never despises the innocent. Key Scripture: “He delivers the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ear by adversity.” — Job 36:15 (ESV) My Reflection: Sometimes the very thing that hurts me most is also the thing that helps me grow. God uses adversity as a teacher — not to crush but to awaken. Pain becomes a pathway for spiritual hearing, where my heart learns to listen to His still, small voice. My Response: Father, teach me to listen even in my pain. When trouble comes, let me not grow bitter but wiser, more tender, and more trusting in Thee. 📖 Job 37 – Elihu Describes God’s Majesty in Nature Bible Summary: Elihu concludes his speech by pointi...

Sermon Summary Title: What’s So Amazing About Grace? Scripture: Ephesians 2:1–10 Speaker: Brother Ng Kong Peng Date: 16 November 2025 INTRODUCTION Brother Ng Kong Peng opened the message by reminding us that the greatest gift God has given humanity is grace —a gift no one can earn, deserve, or repay. Grace is God’s absolutely unmerited favour , offered to sinful and broken people. While mercy withholds the punishment we deserve, grace goes further—it gives us blessings, forgiveness, and new life that we do not deserve. Ephesians 2:1–10 paints a clear contrast: once we were spiritually dead, helpless, and separated from God, but now through Christ, God has made us alive, raised us up, and saved us by grace alone. This grace forms the foundation of our identity and the motivation of our Christian living. MAIN POINTS 1. God’s Grace Is Measurably Huge Ephesians 2:4–5 – “Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we wer...

📖 Job 31 – Job’s Final Defense of His Integrity Bible Summary: Job presents his final defense, declaring his moral integrity before God. He recounts how he avoided lust, deceit, injustice, greed, and idolatry. He insists that he has cared for the poor and shown hospitality. Job concludes by inviting God to examine his heart and judge his innocence. Key Scripture: “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.” — Job 31:1 (NIV) My Reflection: This chapter reveals the purity and discipline of Job’s heart. He lived by covenant — not convenience. His holiness extended even to his thoughts and motives. True righteousness is not outward performance but inward faithfulness before the unseen God. My Response: Lord, help me to live with integrity both in public and in secret. May I make a covenant with my eyes, lips, and heart to honor Thee in all things, walking blameless before Thy sight. 📖 Job 32 – Elihu Begins to Speak Bible Summary: A young man named...

Sermon Title: What Now, Jesus? Scripture Passage: John 21:1–14 (NIV) Preacher: Brother Kiew Sieh Jin Date: 9th November 2025 Summary Brother Kiew began by addressing the question that many believers face after seasons of uncertainty — “What now, Jesus?” This was the situation of the disciples after Jesus’ resurrection. They knew Christ had risen, yet they were unsure what to do next. Their hearts were caught “in between” — between the memory of the cross and the promise of a new beginning. Just like the disciples, we too may find ourselves waiting, uncertain about the next step. But through this passage, Brother Kiew shared four key principles on how to respond when we are unsure of what comes next.       1. Go Forward (John 21:1–3) Peter and several disciples decided to go fishing — returning to what they knew best. It wasn’t disobedience, but a natural move forward with what they already had. Brother Kiew reminded us that God often uses our past experie...

 📖 Job 26 – The Majesty of God’s Power Bible Summary: Job replies to Bildad, declaring the greatness of God’s power. He describes God’s might displayed in creation — stretching the heavens, controlling the seas, and hanging the earth upon nothing. Job concludes that what man knows of God is only a faint whisper of His vastness. Key Scripture: “And these are but the outer fringe of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him! Who then can understand the thunder of his power?” — Job 26:14 (NIV) My Reflection: This chapter humbles me before the greatness of God. The universe itself is but the edge of His handiwork — and still, He knows me by name. Though my understanding is limited, His power sustains both the galaxies and my life. My Response: O Lord of wonders, I bow in awe before Thy majesty. Teach me to marvel at Thy creation and to trust in Thy unseen power that upholds all things. 📖 Job 27 – Job Maintains His Integrity Bible Summary: Job insists on his innocenc...

🌅 Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, We thank You for gathering us once again as one family in Christ, though we meet online, our hearts are united in thy Spirit. Lord, we invite thy presence into our midst — fill our homes and our hearts with thy peace and joy. As we study and reflect on the message “Living in the Light of Christ’s Coming,” help us to stay alert, faithful, and pure as we await thy Son’s return. May thy Word renew our minds, strengthen our faith, and transform our daily living. We commit this meeting into thy hands. Be glorified in our sharing, our prayers, and our fellowship this morning. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. Sermon Title: Living in the Light of Christ’s Coming Scripture Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28 (NIV) Preacher: Rev. Aaron Liu Date: Last Sunday Summary Rev. Aaron Liu began by reminding the congregation that the Christian life is lived in anticipation of Christ’s return . This expectation is not meant to create fear, but to inspire holy l...

 📖 Job 21 – The Prosperity of the Wicked Bible Summary: Job responds to Zophar, questioning why the wicked often seem to prosper while the righteous suffer. He challenges the idea that earthly success reflects divine favor, observing that many evil people live long, comfortable lives and die peacefully. Job affirms that human judgment is limited — only God fully understands justice. Key Scripture: “Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?” — Job 21:7 (NIV) My Reflection: Job’s words remind me that appearances can deceive. It is easy to become discouraged when evil seems to flourish. Yet God’s justice may not always be immediate but is always certain. My trust must rest in God’s timing, not human observation. My Response: Lord, help me not to envy the prosperity of the wicked but to walk faithfully before Thee, trusting that Thy justice and goodness will prevail in due time. 📖 Job 22 – Eliphaz Accuses Job Again Bible Summary: Eliphaz wrongly accu...