BRD 2024

Blessed Are Those You Choose BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 31:1-13 and Psalm 65 (NIV) (Lim Swee Kim, DISCIPLE Facilitator) READ: “Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled.” – Psalm 65:1 OBSERVE: 1 Samuel […]

God’s Grace Upon Grace BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 29:1-11; 30:1-30 and Psalm 64 (NIV) (Woo Li Chun, Disciple Facilitator) READ: 1 Samuel 29-30 and Psalm 64 (NIV) OBSERVE: David escaped from Saul by allying himself with Achish, a Philistine lord.

My Soul Thirsts For Thee BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 27:1-12; 28:1-25 and Psalm 63 (NIV) (Giam Lay Hoon, Disciple Facilitator) READ: Psalm 63 (NIV) OBSERVE: David the Psalmist writes with: The Word reflects my personal desire to be in God’s

When My Faith Is Challenged BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 25:1-44; 26:1-25 and Psalm 62 (NIV) (Barnabas Ng, Disciple Facilitator) READ: 1 Samuel 25:1-44; 26:1-25 and Psalm 62 (NIV) OBSERVE: “When it rains it pours.  Maybe the art of life is

Sunday Reading Sunday Reading Psalm 61 (NIV) Suggested Content Wesley Podcast – Tune In. Be Encouraged. Be Edified Sermon Podcasts Sermon Reflections Worship Services and Livestream Information

Complete Surrender BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 23:1-29; 24:1-22 and Psalm 60 (NIV) (Goh Khean Chye DISCIPLE Bible Studies, D&N Ministry) READ: As we come to the last two chapters of 1 Samuel, David has been on the run for a

Lies And Consequences BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 21:1-15; 22:1-23 (NIV) (Ng Su-Ran, Precept Facilitator) READ: David, on the run from Saul, arrived at Nob and lied to Ahimelech the priest (that he and his men were on a secret mission for

Lessons From Saul’s Disobedience BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 and Psalm 58 (NIV) (Irene Tan, Facilitator, Precept@Wesley) READ: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 and Psalm 58 (NIV) OBSERVE: David’s question to Jonathan in verse 2 “What is my sin before your father

Sing And Make Melody BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 18:1-30, 19:1-24 and Psalm 57 (NIV) (Julian Lim, Precept Facilitator) READ: The following verses caught my attention: “… the Lord was with him…” (1 Samuel 18:12,14) – “… the Spirit of God

Overcoming The “Goliaths” In My Life BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 and Psalm 56 (NIV) (Richard Thong, Precept@Wesley Chairperson) READ: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 and Psalm 56 (NIV) OBSERVE: Goliath, the giant (1 Samuel 17:4-7; 10-11; 16; 23-24) Goliath, the Philistine

Cast Your Cares On The Lord BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 and Psalm 55 (NIV) (Judy Leow, Mandarin Ministry, Treasurer) READ: In today’s devotion, I focused on Psalm 55:22  “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you;

你要把你的重担卸给耶和华 读经反思: 撒母耳记上 16:1-23 和 诗篇 55 (NIV) (廖亜娟姐妹 – 华文事工财政) 阅读: 当我阅读诗篇55 篇时，引起我关注的经文是22节: “你要把你的重担卸给耶和华，他必扶持你；他永远不会让义人动摇” 观察: 在《诗篇》55篇，大卫教导我们说“你要把你的重担卸给耶和华”（诗55:22）。我们对这节经文都非常熟悉，问题是，怎样把重担卸给耶和华的呢？ 是不是像我曾经阅读过的这一篇故事，内容是有关一位老爷爷背着一个大包袱，拄着拐杖，弯着腰，一步一步地走向車站。他疲惫无力的姿态，让人看了仿佛下一秒就会被身上的重担压垮。后來有一位路过的卡車司机邀请他上車，免费载他一程，但是他仍是背着大包袱站在卡車上。 应用: 在工作的生涯里，我也曾经有过类似的经历。因为公司的往来交易金额巨大，常常不放心交给下属处理，搅得自己的工作时间長又劳累， 尤其是接近退休的期间，很担心没有接班人。 于是我祷告，求上帝指引。一天当我读诗篇时，这篇经文出现在我眼前： “你要把你的重担卸给耶和华”（诗55:22）突然我的愁烦被解开了。 我反思自己是不是像这位老爷爷一样？神已经应允你，邀请你把你和你的重担都卸在祂身上，但是你依然不肯放下自己身上的包袱！ 行动: 在生活中 ，我有真实的体会，当我和耶稣有亲密的关系 (如每天的读经、祷告、灵修，还是去教会敬拜、听道、服事等等) 人生再大的重担，我都可以背负却不觉得沉重。但是，当我失去与耶稣有亲密的关系时，即便是再小的重担，仿佛也会在瞬间把我压垮。 祷告: 求主怜悯，让我每时每刻都可以到耶稣那里去，在耶稣里面得着真正的安息。唯有如此，我才能卸下生活的压力、工作的压力、服事的压力、人际关系的压力, 继续跟随神，服侍神。天父，我感谢祢的话语所启示的真理和重要的教训。奉耶稣基督的名祷告，阿门！

Sunday Reading Sunday Reading Psalm 54 (NIV) Suggested Content Wesley Podcast – Tune In. Be Encouraged. Be Edified Sermon Podcasts Sermon Reflections Worship Services and Livestream Information

Be Present To His Presence BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 14:24-52; 15, Psalm 53 (NIV) (Tony Chan, CIC Facilitator) READ: 1 Samuel 14:24-52; 15:1-35 (NIV) As I read the passages, I imagined what Saul would have thought.   OBSERVE: I am

The Tragedy Of Misplaced Faith BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 13:1-23, 14:1-23 and Psalm 52 (NIV) (Charmaine Lim, CiC Facilitator) READ: 1 Samuel 13:12: “…I have not sought the Lord’s favour.’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering.” 1

Remember The Lord Your King BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 12 and Psalm 51 (NIV) (Estella Lau, Vice-Chairperson, D&N) READ: 1 Samuel 12:1-25 and Psalm 51 (NIV) OBSERVE: Samuel in his farewell speech reminded the people of Israel of “all the

Call Me, Beep Me, If You Want To Reach Me, Lord BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 10:9-27; 11:1-15 and Psalm 50:16-23 (NIV) (Beatrice Yong, Facilitator, CIC) READ: 1 Samuel 10:9-27; 11:1-15 and Psalm 50:16-23 (NIV) OBSERVE: The passages today tell us

9 April 2024 – Give God The Honour Due Him BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; 10:1-8 and Psalm 50:1-15 (NIV) (Sandra Choi, CIC Facilitator) READ: “The Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully upon you… do whatever your hand finds

Trusting God’s Guidance BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 and Psalm 49 (NIV) (Lisi Wang, CIC Facilitator) READ: I was drawn to the following verses from 1 Samuel 8. v6: Samuel was displeased with their request and went to the Lord for

Sunday Reading Sunday Reading Psalm 48 (NIV) Suggested Content Wesley Podcast – Tune In. Be Encouraged. Be Edified Sermon Podcasts Sermon Reflections Worship Services and Livestream Information

In The End, God Wins! BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 17:1-17 and Psalm 47 (NIV) (Chua Chi Siong, CiC Facilitator) READ: The following verses caught my eye: OBSERVE: 1 Samuel 17:1-17 sets the stage for the familiar battle between David and Goliath. 

5 April 2024 – Be Still And Know That I Am God BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 5:1-12; 6:1-21 and Psalm 46 (NIV) (Goh Khean Teik, Precept Facilitator) READ: 1 Samuel 5:2-4; Psalm 46:1, 10 OBSERVE: In 1 Samuel 5:2-4, the Philistines

Focusing On God In Troubled Times BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 4:2-22 and Psalm 45 (NIV) (Ryan Lim, CiC Facilitator) READ: The following words uttered by the elders of Israel stood out to me: “Why has the Lord defeated us today before

Practise What I Have Learned BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 3:1-21; 4:1 and Psalm 44 (NIV) (Lau Lee Fang, CiC Facilitator) READ: The following verses helped me check my presence to GOD and my awareness of His presence: 1 Samuel 3: 10b:

My God, My Joy, My Hope BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 2:12-36 and Psalm 43 (NIV) (Cecilia Chow, CIC Facilitator) READ: As I read both 1 Samuel 2:12-36 & Psalm 43, these verses caught my attention: 1 Samuel 2:12-36 30 …But I will

Not Forgotten And Never Forsaken BRD REFLECTIONS: 1 Samuel 1:1-28; 2:1-11 and Psalm 42 (NIV) (Jesudas Menon, Precepts Facilitator) READ: I read of how God remembered Hannah in her circumstances of utter despair (1 Samuel) and how a Psalmist recalls God’s

Bible Reading Plan 2024 Easter Sunday Mark 16:1-20 (NIV) Suggested Content Wesley Podcast – Tune In. Be Encouraged. Be Edified Sermon Podcasts Sermon Reflections Worship Services and Livestream Information

Our Identity In Christ LENT 2024 | HOLY SATURDAY DAY 40 Mark 15:42-47 (NIV) (Alvin Tay, Chairperson, Local Church Executive Committee) I would have expected one of the 11 disciples (excluding Judas) to ask for Jesus’ body to bury him.

减少恐惧，增加信心 大斋节期 2024 | 第40天 阅读: 马可福音 15:42-47 (Alvin Tay, 教会执行委员会主席) 我本以为 11 个门徒（不包括犹大）中会有一个要求得到耶稣的遗体来埋葬他。但是没有，他所有的门徒都逃走了。亚利马太的约瑟大胆地去见彼拉多，要求得到耶稣的遗体。约瑟的勇敢行为在四部福音书中都有记载。他是耶稣的秘密门徒，因为他害怕犹太领袖（约翰福音 19:38）。约瑟是个有钱人（《马太福音》27:57），是公会的重要成员，他自己也在等待神的国（《马可福音》15:43）。他是一个善良正直的人，他没有同意公会对耶稣的决定和行动（路加福音 23:50-51）。 与三次不认耶稣的彼得不同，约瑟大胆地去索取耶稣的遗体。与门徒们一样，他也惧怕犹太领袖的迫害而失去了一切。但他做了正确的事，因为他关心耶稣，想给他一个体面的葬礼。11 个门徒是与耶稣最亲近的人，他们跟随耶稣四处传道，亲眼目睹了耶稣所行的许多神迹。我们期望他们有坚定的信仰。然而，一有风吹草动，他们就逃之夭夭。另一方面，约瑟远远地跟随耶稣，但在需要的时候他却表现出了极大的信心，即使做正确的事情可能会让他付出沉重的代价。 我想知道，我是像约瑟，还是像彼得。我参加圣经学习和灵修课程（如 “门徒课程 “和 “基督里的良伴”）已经有十多年了。我可以事奉上帝，看似紧跟耶稣的脚步。但是，当麻烦和困难来临时，我会屈服于恐惧和怀疑吗？然后离开耶稣？ 最近，我上了一堂有如孩童般信心的课。我的大姐被诊断出癌症复发–肺癌第四期。我当然很失望，因为她几个月前才接受了基督。我担心她会后悔这么做。我和妻子以及其他姐妹都很担心该如何向她宣布这个消息。我们讨论后想出了一个策略。其实没有必要。当我们到达她的病房时，她对我们说的第一句话就是她看到了耶稣的异象。她还感受到了耶稣的保证。出乎我们意料的是，她欣然地接受医生宣布的坏消息。她孩子般的信心让我们深受鼓舞。她就像约瑟一样，用对基督的信心战胜了对癌症的恐惧。当我回想这段经文时，那段经历又浮现在我的脑海中。我想起了耶稣复活的盼望。在遇到困难和磨难的时候，无论环境如何，我都会定睛仰望耶稣，等候祂。是的，今天只是周六，周日就要到了！   为了记录在案，我姐姐坚持了下来，并在圣诞节那天接受了洗礼。赞美主！ 讨论要点: 1. 你认同这段经文中的约瑟、两位马利亚或门徒吗？ 2. 当困难来临时，你会怀疑或否认耶稣吗？ 3. 你怎样才能在信心中成长？ Note: Mark 15:1-41 will be the Scripture passage for

Bible Reading Plan 2024 Good Friday Mark 15:1-41 (NIV) Please note that there is no Lent Devotional today. Suggested Content Wesley Podcast – Tune In. Be Encouraged. Be Edified Sermon Podcasts Sermon Reflections Worship Services and Livestream Information