Author: Chiasochris

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Preview on Exodus (March 2)

Whilst the Holy Bible is largely
theological history, it is arranged
by types of writings: laws, history,
poetry, prophets, gospel & letters.
To enable you better appreciate
the Bible especially the flow of OT,
exposition will be chronological.
Continuing from book of Genesis,
we meditated 3 weekends on Job
who lives during time of Abraham.

Next, we go to Exodus: During the
400 yrs since the close of Genesis,
the descendants of the patriarchal
family have grown into a nation of
several millions. But they became
oppressed slaves in Egypt. So,
Exodus is a book of redemption
from bondage to Pharaoh into a
covenant relationship with God.
From Egypt to Sinai, Israel learns
of the might and power of God
and the importance of worship.

We’ll cover Exodus over 3 week-
ends in the following six divisions:
E1-6: Israel Cries & Moses’ Call
E7-12: Plagues, Passover & Exodus
E13-18: Israel Complains in Desert
E18-24: Israel Receives law at Sinai
E25-31: Plan for Tabernacle/Priests
E32-40: Is Idolatry & Tabernacle Up
Let’s meditate thro Exodus and be
boosted in our faith in God. Amen

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Preview on Poetry Bk of Job (Feb 9)

Whilst the Holy Bible is largely
theological history, it is arranged
by types of writings: laws, history,
poetry, prophets, gospel & letters.
To enable you better appreciate
the Bible especially the flow of OT,
exposition will be chronological.
Continuing from book of Genesis,
instead of going to Exodus, we
will meditate next on book of Job
who lives during time of Abraham.

The book of Job addresses the
issue of man’s suffering, one of
life’s most perplexing questions.
Overnight the patriarch finds his
blessings turned into heartaches
as he loses his health, wealth and
family in a series of tragedies.
Seeking to know why, Job soon
finds the wisdom of his four human
counsellors inadequate. Finally,
Job questions God Himself and
learns valuable lessons on the
sovereignty of God and the need
for complete trust in the Lord.

We’ll cover Job over three week-
ends in the following six divisions:
Job1-3: Job Afflicted and Tested
J4-14: 3 Friends Answer Job C1
J15-21: 3 Friends Answer Job C2
J22-31: 3 Friends Answer Job C3
J32-37: Young Man Answers Job
J38-42: The Lord Answers Job
Let’s join in this study & emulate
Job and decide to trust God
no matter what happens. Amen.

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Preview on Genesis (Jan 6)


Genesis traces the creation of
the universe, man and woman,
marriage, worship, sin, judgment,
civilisation and redemption.
Chap 1-11 presents God’s dealings
from Creation to Babel – a period
characterised by man’s faithfulness
But chap 12-50 focus on God’s
relationship with Abraham and
his descendants over the next
four centuries, during which a
nation is founded and salvation is
promised for the fallen race of man.

We’ll cover Gen in the following:
Gen 1-2: Six Days of Creation
Gen 3-5: Entrance of Sin
Gen 6-9: Noah’s Ark
G10-11: Babel & Spread of Nations
G12-14: The Call of Abram
G15-17: Covenant with Abraham
G18-20: Destruction of Sodom
G21-26: Isaac’s Family & Works
G27-31:Jacob’s Birthright & Dream
G32-36: Struggles of Jacob & Esau
G37-40: Joseph’s Enslavement
G41-44: Joseph’s Egyptian Rule
G45-47: Joseph’s Family Honored
G48-50: Final Days of Jacob

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Launch of 3-Year Biblical Exposition (Jan 5)

Dear Friends,
We start the first weekend of 2019
with the launch of a three-year
Chronological Biblical Exposition.
The purpose of weekend Biblical
Exposition is to help Christians
become grounded in the Scripture.
Gradually u will grasp the grandeur
of God’s plan for humanity; and
your understanding of the Lord will
deepen as u meditate on His Word.

Whilst the Holy Bible is essentially
theological history, it is arranged
by types of writings, including laws,
Israel history, poetry, prophets,
gospel, letters and prophecy.
To enable You better appreciate
the flow the Bible especially OT,
exposition will be chronological.

And here’s the planned phases:
Old Testament Expository Phases:
OT1A: Genesis
OT1B: Poetry Book on Job
OT1C: Life of Moses (Exo to Deut)
OT2A: Israel History to King David
OT2B: Five Books of Psalms
OT2C: 2 Chron & Wisdom Poetry
OT3A: I Kings & Prophets
OT3B: 2 Kings 1-17 & Prophets
OT3C: 2 Kings 18-25 & Prophets
OT4A: Return From Exile
OT4B: Latter Prophets

NT Expository Phases:
NT1A: Gospel of Markw
NT1B: Gospel of Matthew
NT1C: Gospel of Luke
NT1D: Gospel of John
NT2: Acts of the Apostles
NT3A: Paul’s General Letters
NT3B: Paul’s Pastoral Letters
NT3C: Other Apostolic Letters
NT4: Revelation of Jesus Christ

Friends, join in this worthy journey
for u will see the Bible in new light.
And as you grow more confident
in God’s love and His sovereignty,
you will also have a better platform
to share the truth of salvation
with friends and loved ones.
Shalom/chris

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Thanking God thro Scripture (Jan 1)

Friends, Happy New Year !!
We start the new year by doing
the Right Thing, by Thanking God.
Often our prayers can degenerate
into list of needs presented to God.
Whilst I believe God loves to hear
about our needs, I also believe
that He loves for us to pray back
His Promises; pray commitment
and surrender to Him; as well as
to pray Praise and Thanksgiving!!

We have been utilising Scripture
to form prayers so that we learn
to think as God thinks; and pray
in a way that is pleasing to Him.
With Scripture as our guide, we’ll
also have balance in our prayers.
Having prayed Thro the Scripture
on Knowing Him, Praising Him,
claiming His Promises and Seeking
His Truths,we start 2019 with series
on Thanking God thro the Scripture
Lord, we purpose to Thank U God
for it is the only Right thing to do:
for Gratitude sake, for it’s Your Will
and for we Belong to You. Amen.

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Preview on Gospel Truths (Oct 13)

Friends, we have completed four
topical devotion series on Praying
through God’s Promises, Knowing,
Thanking & Praising God as well as
a two-year chronological coverage
of the Bible. Before starting an
expanded three year exposition
on the Bible in January, today
we launch the fifth topical series
on Praying through the Gospels.

The Gospel is the good news that
God in Jesus Christ has fulfilled
His promises to Israel, and that a
way of salvation has been opened
to all. But the Gospel is not just
about salvation in terms of eternal
and abundant life, it also about
the power of God and much more.
We will learn more of what the
Gospel offers and what it entails
to live out the Gospel as we
mediate on the four gospels.

Dear Almighty & All-Loving God,
I pray even as Yr People meditate
on the holy and precious Gospel
that Your Spirit minister to their
soul and Will Energise them;
that they Will Experience
the blessings of a praying life;
that their Faith Will Arise and
they Will Trust & Obey You more
each day. In His name, Amen.

The Gospels present a four-
dimensional glimpse of Jesus
the Christ. Matthew, a Jew, aims
his words at a Jewish audience,
showing from the Old Testament
prophecies that Jesus is their
promised King and Messiah.
Mark seeks to reach a Roman
audience with the Good News
of Jesus the Perfect Servant,
come to minister to the spiritual
and physical needs of mankind.
Luke the physician portrays
Jesus as the Perfect Man
who seeks and saves the lost.
John beams his message to
all mankind, showing from Jesus’
miracles and messages that
He is clearly the Son of God.

We start with the Gospel of Mark
for it’s agreed by most biblical
scholars as the first gospel to be
written; of which Matthew & Luke
partly referred to in their account.
Mark’s gospel captures the two-
fold purpose of Christ’s coming
to earth: to minister and to give
His life a ransom for many (10:45).
Mark describes Jesus as the
Perfect Servant, emphasising
more the actions of Jesus & gives
briefer treatment to His teachings.
Jewish customs are explained as
story moves briskly to completion
of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry.

We will cover Mark Gospel in
two weeks over five divisions:-
M1-3: Servants of the Servant
M4-7: Service of the Servant
M8-10: Sayings of the Servant
M11-13: Sermons of the Servant
M14-16: Suffering of the Servant
May Jesus’ example cause us
to be willing to serve God and
others. And we’ll do God’s work
because we love Him, remembering
all He had done for us. Amen.

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Preview on Revelations (Sep 22)

We have been Chronologically
covering the Bible phase by phase.
We start the Gospels, with Jesus
presented as the Perfect Servant,
Savior of the world, Messianic King
and the Son of God, before Acts
chronicles Growth of the Church.
Then Paul urges the Galatians to
live by Faith alone, Thessalonians
to Serve ahead of Second Coming,
to Corinthians to Live Rightly,
to Romans Justification by Faith,
to Eph Living as Body of Christ,
to Colossians Doctrinal Purity and
to Philippians Unity of the Spirit;
before Paul’s pastoral letters and
then pursing Maturity in Hebrews,
Practical Christianity in James,
Maturing thro tough times in 1/2Pet
Walking in Love in the 3 letters of
John & Keeping the Faith in Jude.

And finally we reach Revelation.
Just as the first book of the Bible
– Genesis – provides the opening
chapter of God’s redemptive
program, so the last book supplies
the conclusions as it describes
the return of Jesus Christ and
the creation of a new heaven
and earth. Revelation portrays
Jesus Christ as the victorious
King and coming Judge. Writing
from exile on the Island of Patmos,
John uses a dramatic series of
symbolic word pictures to capture
the awesome holiness of the
Lamb of God coming to defeat
Satan’s forces and judge the
world in perfect righteousness.

We will cover Revelations over
two weekends in four divisions:-
R1-3: God’s Word to 7 Churches
R4-7: Worship God & 7 Seals
R8-16: 7 Trumpets & 7 Plagues
R17-22: Final Victory & All New
Lookout for them to understand
the holiness and hope in Christ.
Blessings/chris

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Prayer Support for China (Oct 1)

Father, together we call for
Your protection and mercy
over Your children in China.
Holy Spirit, we ask that You
manifest your mighty presence
and mighty dunamis power
so that the Chinese will not
be fearful but instead they be
embolden for they know that they
worship the true and living God.
And dear Jesus, we ask that
You will continue to intercede
for our dear brothers & sisters
in Christ. In Your Name, Amen.

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Preview on 1-3 John & Jude (Sep8)

We have been Chronologically
covering the Bible phase by phase.
We start the Gospels, with Jesus
presented as the Perfect Servant,
Savior of the world, Messianic King
and the Son of God, before Acts
chronicles Growth of the Church.
Then Paul urges the Galatians to
live by Faith alone, Thessalonians
to Serve ahead of Second Coming,
to Corinthians to Live Rightly,
to Romans Justification by Faith,
Ephesians living as Body of Christ
to Colossians Doctrinal Purity and
to Philippians Unity of the Spirit;
before Paul’s pastoral letters and
then pursing maturity in Hebrews,
practical Christianity in James and
Maturing thro tough times in 1/2Pet.

Continuing into 1 John, the beloved
apostle wrote the letter to help his
brothers in their walk with God.
He wants them to be grounded
in assurance of their salvation,
experiencing victory over sin and
the joy of the Christian life. He
reminds readers that belief should
be based on Christ’s incarnation
and that every believer has
responsibility to walk like Christ.

In 2 John, the apostle wrote to
an elect lady and her children;
to stress the importance of balance
in Christian life. John commends
the group for standing firm in the
faith & warns about false teaching.
John exhorts his readers to obey
God by loving Him & one another,
and abide in the doctrine of Christ.

John’s third letter opens with an
address to Gaius whose hospitality
& love of the truth bring joy to him.
John also holds up Demetrius as
another commendable example
of a saint. Both men walk in the
truth, serve the church faithfully
and have good reputation.
By contrast, John rebukes
Diotrephes for his gossip,
pride and arrogant attitude.

Alarmed by the presence of
false trenching, Jude (who was
the brother of James) exhorts
believers to stand firm for the truth.
He ends his short epistle with
a series of urgent commands:
Remember Christ’s words,
remain in God’s love and seek
to remove erring brothers from
the fiery danger of their ways.

We’ll cover the 3 letters of John as
well as Jude over two weekends.
Lookout for them to be encouraged
to live out the truth in love and
humility and contend for the faith.