BRD 2022

When Will Christ Return? BRD REFLECTIONS 1 Thessalonians 5 and Psalm 115 (NIV) (Stanley Loh, Zone 12 Core Team, Small Group Ministry ) READ: 1 Thessalonians 5 and Psalm 115 (NIV) OBSERVE: You know very well that the day of the Lord will come […]

Pleasing God More And More BRD REFLECTIONS 1 Thessalonians 4 and Psalm 112 (NIV) (Dr Saw Seang Mei, Zone 10 Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: 1 Thessalonians 4 and Psalm 112 (NIV) OBSERVE: In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul urges us to walk

His Praise Endures Forever BRD REFLECTIONS 1 Thessalonians 3 and Psalm 111 (NIV) (Esther Wong, Zone 12 Core Team Member, Small Group Ministry) READ: Psalm 111 (NKJV) OBSERVE: Focus verses:1 Praise the LORD!4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;

A Life Convicted By Christ BRD REFLECTIONS 1 Thessalonians 1; 2 and Psalm 110 (NIV) (Andrew Ng, Small Group Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: 1 Thessalonians 1 (NIV) OBSERVE: In 1 Thessalonians 1, Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica from

God-Honouring Relationships BRD REFLECTIONS Colossians 3:18-25; 4 and Psalm 109:21-31 (NIV) (Adriel Gwee, Assistant Zone 3 Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: Colossians 3:18-25 (ESV) OBSERVE: In this part of his letter to the Colossians, Paul is giving instructions on how believers

The Pilgrim’s Progress In Holy Living BRD REFLECTIONS Colossians 3:1-17 and Psalm 109:1-20 (NIV) (Chan Chee Choon Chuck, Zone 6 Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: Colossians 3:1-17 and Psalm 109:1-20 (NIV) OBSERVE: After years of procrastination, I finally picked up the book,

Freedom In True Faith BRD REFLECTIONS Colossians 2 and Psalm 108 (NIV) (Celine Sia Su Lin, Assistant Zone 2 Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: Colossians 2 and Psalm 108 (NLT) OBSERVE: Paul rejoices that the church in Colossae is living as they

Oh, To be Worthy Of The Lord! BRD REFLECTIONS Colossians 1 and Psalm 106:24-48 (NIV) (Joni Ong, Co-Leader, Rainbow of Joy, Small Group Ministry) READ: His Word to me this season: Colossians 1:9-12 9 ….We continually ask God to fill you

It Is Hard To Be Anxious When We Are Thankful BRD REFLECTIONS Philippians 4  and Psalm 106:1-23 (NIV) (Charis Lim, Chairperson, Digital Wesley ) READ: The following passage from Philippians 4:6 (NIV) stands out for me:  6Do not be anxious about anything,

Remembering God’s Faithfulness BRD REFLECTIONS Philippians 3 and Psalm 105:23-45 (NIV) (Andrew Tong, Zone 1 Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: Philippians 3 and Psalm 105:23-45 (NIV) OBSERVE: The above Psalm tells in brief of how Israel (Jacob) entered Egypt as a stranger,

Are You A Complainer? BRD REFLECTIONS Philippians 2 and Psalm 105:1-22 (NIV) (Ruth Tan, Assistant Zone 11 Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: Philippians 2 and Psalm 105:1-22 (NLT) OBSERVE: As I read the teachings of Apostle Paul’s letter in verses 3

We Are Citizens Of Heaven BRD REFLECTIONS Philippians 1 and Psalm 104:24-35 (NIV) (Teo Kheng Hwa, Assistant Pastoral Care Zone 1 Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: Philippians 1:20-22, 27-29 (NLT) 20For I fully expect and hope that I will never be

Power Up! BRD REFLECTIONS Ephesians 6:10-24 and Psalm 104:1-23 (NIV) (Jason Huang,  Zone Core Team Member,  Small Group Ministry) READ: Ephesians 6:10 (NIV) OBSERVE: In his letter to the Ephesians in some of the English Bible translations, Apostle Paul uses the

Living In Harmony BRD REFLECTIONS Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-9 and Psalm 102 (NIV) (Frances Lim, Zone 11 Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-9 (NIV)  OBSERVE: This passage from Ephesians 5:21-6:9 is subtitled “Instructions for Christian Households” (NIV). In verse 1 of

Resolved To Live God’s Way BRD REFLECTIONS Ephesians 4:17-32; 5:1-20 and Psalm 101 (NIV) (Joyce Lo, Zone 4A Leader, Small Group Ministry) READ: Psalm 101 (ESV)  OBSERVE: Psalm 101 was written by David, most likely just after he became the King

Unity In Christ BRD REFLECTIONS Ephesians 4:1-16 and Psalm 100 (NIV) (Tony Yeo, Steward, LCEC) READ: Ephesians 4:1-16 (NIV) OBSERVE: Ephesians 4 is Paul’s reminder to the Ephesian church and to us that as the chosen followers of Jesus Christ, we

How Are You Responding To Grace? BRD REFLECTIONS Ephesians 3 and Psalm 99 (NIV) (Jabez Fong Jia En, Zone 4A Core Team Member, Small Group Ministry) READ: Ephesians 3:7–13 (ESV)  7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to

What Are We Doing With Our ‘Wealth’? BRD REFLECTIONS Ephesians 1; 2 and Psalm 98 (NIV) (Christina Stanley, Zone 10 Core Team Member, Small Group Ministry) READ: Ephesians 1; 2  (ESV) OBSERVE: Paul’s mission was to strengthen believers. He had visited

Do Good, Never Give Up BRD REFLECTIONS Galatians 6 and Psalm 97 (NIV) (Angelyn Peh, Associate Lay Leader) READ: Galatians 6 and Psalm 97 (NIV) OBSERVE: I am attracted to look deeper into: Galatians 6:7-10 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.

Freedom In Christ BRD REFLECTIONS Galatians 5 and Psalm 95 (NIV) (Alvin Chia, Associate Lay Leader) READ: Galatians 5 (NIV) OBSERVE: We live a life of constant conflict.  vv19-21: The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;

Turn To God’s Word BRD REFLECTIONS Galatians 4 and Psalm 94 (NIV) (Alex Lai, Associate Lay Leader) READ: Psalm 94 (NIV) Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law. Psalm 94:19 When anxiety

The Lord Reigns BRD REFLECTIONS Galatians 3 and Psalm 93 (NIV) (Gordon Tan, Associate Lay Leader) READ: Psalm 93 (ESV) 1The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the

Love & Faithfulness BRD REFLECTIONS Galatians 2 and Psalm 92 (NIV) (Paul Gwee, Associate Lay Leader) READ: Psalm 92 (NIV) OBSERVE: The psalmist began the morning by proclaiming the Love of God.  He ended the night with another proclamation of His Faithfulness.

To Seek, To Serve & To Share BRD REFLECTIONS Galatians 1 and Psalm 91 (NIV) (Koh Choon Chye, Outreach Leader, Mandarin Ministry) READ: Galatians 1 and Psalm 91 (NIV) OBSERVE: 1.   False Gospel – Paul was astonished by how quickly the

寻求、服事及分享 BRD REFLECTIONS 加拉太书1，诗篇91 (辜俊财弟兄) 阅读： 加拉太书1，诗篇91 观察： 1. 假福音：保罗希奇加拉太人这么快离开那藉着基督之恩召他们的，去从别的的福音。 2. 基督的仆人：保罗的行为不是为了讨人的欢心，而是成为基督的仆人。 3. 来自耶稣基督的启示：保罗强调他所传讲的福音不是出于人的意思，也不是人的教导，乃是从耶稣基督的启示来的。 4. 在外邦人中传道：保罗透露他对犹太教有多么热心，以及他怎样极力逼迫残害  神（上帝）的教会并试图摧毁它。靠着神（上帝）的恩典，耶稣基督启示在他身上，保罗蒙召在外邦人中传福音。 5. 避难所：“避难所”这个词在诗篇 91 中出现了 3 次。这是来自神（上帝）的保证，神（上帝）如此爱我们，我们总是可以寻求祂。祂从不放弃爱和保护我们，当我们相信并承认祂名的时候回应我们。 应用： 1. 留意我们可能听到或看到来自各地的任何福音教义的媒体。现代信息传播迅速，通过我们的手机触手可及。祈求在面对不确定的真假教义时，有明辨的心可以辨别是与非。 2. 我们必须知道，我们服侍的不是任何人，而是我们的主耶稣基督。无论我们做什么，一定是讨神的喜悦，而不是人。 3. 以前逼迫神（上帝）的教会的保罗，现在正在传讲他曾经试图摧毁的信仰。神（上帝）是如此宽宏大量，只有神（上帝）能扭转扫罗，并最充分地使用他。在我们（外邦人）中，我们非常荣幸有机会接受基督的福音。我们应该与那些尚未了解和体验过祂的人分享这种奇妙的特权。 4. 寻求庇护，全心全意地归顺神（上帝）。神（上帝）是如此善良，如此仁慈，如此爱我们并将我们安置在高处。 做： 1. 我一直在我的餐饮事业和事奉神（上帝）之间挣扎，遗憾的是，大多数时候我选择了我的工作，而不是服事如此爱我们的神（上帝）。我要开始学习如何以正确的方式全心全意地寻求祂。为了能够降服，信任并等待祂。 2. 接受眼前的挑战，在华语事工和其他团队服侍神（上帝）并代表华语事工参与教会的外展工作。 3. 向更多人分享福音：向神（上帝）祈求引导和分享福音的勇气。 4.

Live Wisely As Our Days Are Numbered BRD REFLECTIONS 2 Corinthians 13 and Psalm 90 (NIV) (Aw Choon Hui, Lay Leader) READ: Psalm 90 (NIV) These verses caught my attention:v1: “Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.”v4: “A

Do You Know The Shepherd? BRD REFLECTIONS 2 Corinthians 11 and Psalm 89:1-29 (NIV) (Alvin Tay, Chairperson, Local Church Executive Committee) READ: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 (NIV) 23 Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am

Seek Only God’s Commendation BRD REFLECTIONS 2 Corinthians 10 and Psalm 88 (NIV) (Audrey Ng, Chairperson, Children’s Ministry) READ: 2 Corinthians 10 (NIV) OBSERVE: This letter was written by Paul to the church in Corinth to assert that he was a

Give Cheerfully From The Heart BRD REFLECTIONS 2 Corinthians 9 and Psalm 87 (NIV) (Yeo Su Chen, Chairperson, Communications) READ: 2 Corinthians 9 and Psalm 87 (NIV) OBSERVE: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of

Yes You Can! BRD REFLECTIONS 2 Corinthians 8 and Psalm 86 (NIV) (Alvin Tay, Chairperson, Local Church Executive Committee) READ: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5  (NIV) OBSERVE: 1And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has