BRD 2023

Faithfully Running The Race BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 12 and Psalm 148 (NIV) (Adriel Gwee, SGM Asst Zone Leader) READ: Hebrews 12:1-8 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight,

Far-sighted Faith BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 11 and Psalm 147 (NIV) (Grace Tham, BRD Core Team member) READ: Hebrews 11: 11, 13-16 [NIV] And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who

Looking To The Second Coming Of Jesus BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 10 and Psalm 146 (NIV) (Celine Sia, SGM Assistant Zone Leader) READ: Reading Hebrews 10 (NLT) post-Christmas Day, it is the second half of the chapter that speaks to me.

Christ, The Mediator Of A New Covenant BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 9 (NIV) (Hoo Feng Wen, Asst Zone Leader of Zone 4) READ: Hebrews 9:1-10 talks about the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place where the Israelites went to worship

Let God’s Word RULE Our Lives BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 8 and Psalm 144 (NIV) (Alvin Tay, LCEC Chairperson) READ: Hebrews 8, particularly verses 1-2 and 8-12. OBSERVE: The writer of Hebrews devotes the first eight chapters to explaining why Jesus

Jesus, Our Eternal High Priest In The Order Of Melchizedek BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 7 and Psalm 142 (NIV) (Chan Chuu Ling, Zone 2 Core Team) READ: Hebrews 7 and Psalm 142 (NIV) OBSERVE: In Hebrews 7, we are reminded of

A Promise And An Oath BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 6 and Psalm 141 (NIV) (Serene Chia, Assistant Zone Leader, Zone 1) READ: As I read Hebrews 6 NLT, the verses that spoke to me were:  OBSERVE: God did not just give us

Jesus, The Perfect High Priest BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5 and Psalm 140 (NIV) (Teo Kheng Hwa, SGM Assistant Zone Leader) READ: Hebrew 5:5, 8-10 (NLT) 5 That is why Christ did not honor himself by assuming he could become High Priest.

I Can Rest. I Am Enough. BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 4:1-13 and Psalm 139:14-24 (NIV) (Charmaine Lim, SGM CLT) READ: These were the verses that caught my eye: “There remains then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters

God Is The Builder Of Everything BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 3 and Psalm 139:1-12 (NIV) (Lawrence Lim, SGM FST Chairperson) READ: Whilst I read both Hebrews 3 & Psalm 139:1-12, these verses caught my attention: Hebrews 3:4-6, 13-14 and Psalm 139:3-4, 7-10.

Embrace His Love Again BRD REFLECTIONS: Hebrews 2 and Psalm 138 (NIV) (Yap Siew Ling, Pastoral Team Member & Counsellor) READ: Hebrews 2: 14 -15 (NIV) Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his

GOD, THANK YOU! BRD REFLECTIONS: Psalm 136 (NIV) (Wong Ee Hwee, W&M PTM) READ: Psalm 136 (NIV) OBSERVE: 4 to him alone who does great wonders 5 who by his understanding made the heavens, 6 who spread out the earth upon the

颂扬祂的信实 BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 33-34 and Psalm 135 (NIV) 曾世祺弟兄执笔 (卫斯理堂华语事工会员) READ: 当我阅读申命记33-34章和诗篇135时，引起我关注的经文是： 申命记 33 【申33: 3】他疼爱百姓，众圣徒都在他手中。他们坐在他的脚下，领受他的言语。 【申33: 29】以色列啊，你是有福的！谁像你这蒙耶和华所拯救的百姓呢？他是你的盾牌，帮助你，是你威荣的刀剑；你的仇敌必投降你，你必踏在他们的高处。” 申命记 34 【申34: 4】耶和华对他说：“这就是我向亚伯拉罕、以撒、雅各起誓应许之地，说：‘我必将这地赐给你的后裔。’现在我使你眼睛看见了，你却不得过到那里去。” 诗篇 135 【诗135: 3】你们要赞美耶和华，耶和华本为善；要歌颂他的名，因为这是美好的。 【诗135: 5】原来我知道耶和华为大，也知道我们的主超乎万神之上。 OBSERVE: 申命记 33 在这一章中，摩西祝福以色列各支派，展示了上帝的信实，应许和保护。 申命记 34 摩西的去世和他因为不遵守上帝的命令而不能进入应许之地。这提醒我们死亡的必然性，以及上帝的审判和至高无上的主权。 诗篇 135 诗篇 135 强调赞美上帝，向祂歌唱并承认祂的伟大。这篇诗篇提醒我们上帝在所有创造物之上的主权。上帝是全能的，值得我们的敬拜。

Celebrating God’s Faithfulness BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 33-34 and Psalm 135 (NIV) (Chan Say Tee, Member, Mandarin Ministry) READ: Whilst I read Deuteronomy 33-34 and Psalm 135, the verses that caught my attention were: Deuteronomy 33 (NIV) Deuteronomy 34 (NIV) Psalm 135

Participation Is More Important Than Completion BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 32 and Psalm 134 (NIV) (Victor Chan, PTM for Pastoral Care Ministry) READ: As I read Deuteronomy 32, verses 48 to 52 stood out for me. OBSERVE: Deuteronomy 32:48 – 52 is

Be Strong And Courageous! BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 31 and Psalm 133 (NIV) (Tina Khoo, PTM: Membership & Volunteer Care) READ: I read Deuteronomy 31, and I noticed how the phrase “Be strong and courageous… the Lord your God goes with you”

Make A Choice – Life Or Death, Blessings Or Curses? BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 30 and Psalm 132 (NIV) (Tony Tng, Steward) READ: Deuteronomy 30 (NLT)   OBSERVE: In this closing sermon, before  his death, Moses gave 2 choices to the Israelites:

Covenant Renewal BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 29 and Psalm 131 (NIV) (Sarah Khoo, PTM for Children’s Ministry) READ: The following verses spoke to me:  Deuteronomy 29 (NIV) OBSERVE:  In Deuteronomy 29, Moses led the people of God to renew their commitment to

Our Choices In Life Matter BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 28 and Psalm 129 (NIV) (Samuel Tan, PTM for Family Life Ministry) READ: The following verses spoke to me:  If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands

A Living Stone BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 27 and Psalm 128 (NIV) (Rosalia Mahendran, PTM- Safe@Wesley, Crisis Relief Wesley and Wesley Filipino Fellowship) READ: Whilst I read both Deuteronomy 27 and Psalm 128, the verses that caught my attention were: Deuteronomy

In The Grand Scheme Of Things BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 25; 26 and Psalm 127 (NIV) (Jessie Blakely, SGM Core Team Member) READ: Reading these beloved verses, Psalm 127:1 stood out for me,  “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders

Sowing With Tears, Reaping With Joy BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 23; 24 and Psalm 126 (NIV) (Michael Chan, PTM, Missions) READ: Psalm 126 (NIV) OBSERVE: Psalm 126 captures the feelings of the exiles. It is a witness to God’s mighty work.

The Lord Surrounds His People BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 21, 22 and Psalms 125 (NIV) (Matthew Peter, Prayer & Praise Pastoral Staff) READ: Reading both Deuteronomy 21,22 and Psalm 125, these are the verses that captured me  Deuteronomy 22 (ESV) Psalm

Blessed Be Your Name, O Lord BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 19; 20 and Psalm 124 (NIV) (Loke Ai Mei, COSC Director) READ: Psalm 124 is a song of praise and thanksgiving describing deliverance and help from God  for His people under

The Lord Is My Portion BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 18 and Psalm 122 (NIV) (Lim Bi Xiu, CM PTM) READ: Deuteronomy 18:1-2 (ESV):  The Levitical priests, all the tribe of Levi, shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They shall

Yahweh Is Always Looking Out For Us BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 16,17 and Psalm 121 (NIV) (Kayyona Lim, Pastoral Team Member, Christian Outreach and Social Concerns) READ: As I read Psalm 121,  these caught my attention: OBSERVE: Psalm 121 is a

Remember We Were Slaves BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 14; 15 and Psalm 120 (NIV) (Jonathan Huang, Deputy Director of Administry) READ: Deuteronomy 14 speaks of the dietary laws and tithing. Deuteronomy 15 speaks about cancelling debts and freeing servants every seven years,

God Desires Our Obedience To His Commandments BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 12; 13 and Psalms 119:145-176 (NIV) (Gerhardine Foo, PTM SGM) READ: Deuteronomy 12; 13 and Psalms 119:145-176 (NIV) OBSERVE: In these passages, we see a desire by God for His people to

Live It! BRD REFLECTIONS: Deuteronomy 11 and Psalm 119:113-144 (NIV) (Felix Yeo, Director of Administry) READ: As I read Deuteronomy 11 & Psalm 119:113-144, the verses that caught my attention were from Deuteronomy 11: 18, 19: “Therefore you shall lay up these