BRD Staging

Being Fruitful BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 13: 18-23 and Psalm 52 (NIV) (Phay Ken Lin, Discipleship and Nurture) READ: Matthew 13: 18-23 (NIV) OBSERVE: In Matthew 13:3-8 Jesus told His audience the story of the sower. Following on in verses […]

Sin And Distance From God BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 13:10-17 and Psalm 51:13-19 (NIV) (Jeremiah Edward, Small Group Ministry) READ: Psalm 51:13-19 (NIV) OBSERVE: Psalm 51 is a prayer by David after the prophet Nathan confronted him about his sin

The Living Word Engrafted Into A Repentant Heart Results In Exponential BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 13:1-9 and Psalm 51:7-12 (NIV) (Jesudas Menon, Precept@Wesley) READ: Matthew 13:1-9 and Psalm 51:7-12 (NIV) OBSERVE: The passage for today presents, on one hand, King

The Heart’s Response To God BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 12:38-50 and Psalm 51:1-6 (NIV) (Gary Teng, Watcher Ministry) READ: Read Psalm 51:1-6 and Matthew 12:38-50. OBSERVE: In Psalm 51, David appeals to God’s Holy character as a loving and compassionate

Be Still BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 12:22-37 and Psalm 50:16-23 (NIV) (Ivy Ho, Discipleship and Nurture) READ: The following verses stood out to me: Matthew 12:30-32 30 “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with

The Gentleness Of Christ BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 12: 15-21 and Psalm 50:1-6 (NIV) (Grace Chua, BeTween Ministry) READ: Matthew 12:15-21, paying particular attention to the following verses: “I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to

Earthly Wealth Ends In The Grave BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 12: 1-14 and Psalm 49: 16-20 (NIV) (Lim Wee Lee, Small Group Ministry) READ: Psalm 49: 16-20 (NIV) OBSERVE: The psalmist in this passage teaches me not to be intimidated

Resting In God BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 11:20-30 and Psalm 49:10-15 (NIV) (Andrew Tong from Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 11:20-30 (NIV) OBSERVE: In the first few verses of this passage, Jesus denounces the towns of Chorazin and Bethsaida and

Expectations BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 11:11-19 and Psalm 49:1-9 (NIV) (Audrey Ng, Children’s Ministry) READ: Matthew 11:11-19 (NIV) OBSERVE: Jesus said that John the Baptist was the greatest prophet who was sent to prepare the way for the coming of

When Certainty Falters BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 11:1-10 and Psalm 48:9-14 (NIV) (Chuck Chan, Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 11:1-10 and Psalm 48:10b, 14b (NIV) OBSERVE: John the Baptist was imprisoned for publicly confronting King Herod Antipas over his unlawful

Loving Others, Loving Christ BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 10:37-42 and Psalm 48:1-8 (NIV) (Wilson Tan from Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 10:37-42 (NIV) OBSERVE: Jesus is not satisfied with His disciples loving their family or others more than they love

From Fear To Faith In The Marketplace BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 10:26-36 and Psalm 46 (NIV) (Joyce Lo, Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 10:26-36 (NIV) OBSERVE: In Matthew 10:26–36, Jesus speaks directly to His disciples’ fears. He reminds them not

Remember My Bearings In A Topsy-Turvy World BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 10:17-25 and Psalm 45:10-17 (NIV) (Serena Hu from Discipleship and Nurture) READ: Matthew 10:17-25, with special attention to: 18On my account you will be brought before governors and kings

Saying Yes On His Terms BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 10:1-16 and Psalm 45:1-9 (NIV) (Gaius Ho from BRD Core Team & Communications Ministry) READ: As I read today’s passages, I was drawn to Jesus’ instructions to His disciples in Matthew

Look To Jesus BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 9:27-38 and Psalm 44:17-26 (NIV) (Heather Ong from Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 9:27-38 and Psalm 44:17-26 (NIV) OBSERVE: Jesus was in Capernaum when two blind men followed Him, crying out to the

Why I No Longer Fast BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 9:14-26 and Psalm 44:9-16 (NIV) (Joyce Sia from Discipleship and Nurture) READ: Matthew 9:14-17 (NIV) OBSERVE: Jesus was asked why His disciples did not fast as the Pharisees and John’s disciples

Your Sins Are Forgiven; Come, Follow Me BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 9:1-13 and Psalm 44:1-8 (NIV) (Angela Tan from Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 9:1-13 (NIV) OBSERVE: In verses 1-8, we read about a group of friends bringing their paralysed

At Home With Jesus BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 8:23-34 and Psalm 42:7-11 (NIV) (Lim Cheng Geok, BRD Core Team) READ: Matthew 8:23-34 and Psalm 42:7-11 (NIV) OBSERVE: Following His earlier miracles, Jesus continues to demonstrate His Messiahship in this passage.

He Will Prepare The Way BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 8:14–22 and Psalm 42:1–6 (NIV) (Ho Han Ming, Worship, Music Ministry) READ: Psalm 42:1–6 (NIV) OBSERVE: Psalm 42:1-6 speaks to me about trusting God and having confidence in His deliverance from

Jesus’ Compassion And Power To Heal BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 8:1-13 and Psalm 41:7-13 (NIV) (Constance Wong, Worship & Music Ministry) READ: Matthew 8:1-13 (NIV) OBSERVE: This passage illustrates Jesus’ compassion and power to heal. Jesus healed a leper and

Built On The Rock Of Relationship BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 7: 15-29 and Psalm 41:1-6 (NIV) (Peggie Chan from BRD Core Team) READ: Matthew 7:15-29 – Verse 21 stands out to me – “Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord,

Let God Be God BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 7:1-14 and Psalm 40:11-17 (NIV) (Jairus Thomas, Pastoral Team) READ: Matthew 7:1–14“If you… know how to give good gifts… how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those

Where Is Your Heart? BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 6:16-34 and Psalm 40:6-10 (NIV) (Jabez Fong, Pastoral Team) READ: As I read this passage, I was drawn to Matthew 6:19-21 and 24. OBSERVE: Jesus draws a contrast between two investments: storing

Performing For God Or For People? BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 6:1-15 and Psalm 39:7-13 (NIV) (Daryl Tay, Pastoral Team) READ: Matthew 6:1-15 (NIV) OBSERVE: Matthew 6:1–15 forms part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus addresses a diverse crowd—His

Caught Up With Pride? BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 5:38-48 and Psalm 39:1-6 (NIV) (Victor Chan, Pastoral Team) READ: Matthew 5:38-42 (NIV) OBSERVE: Matthew 5:38-42 illustrates how, as human beings, our instinct is to retaliate by getting even and seeking fairness

Reflecting On The Spiritual Qualities Of Leadership Through David BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 5:31-37 and Psalm 38:17–22 (NIV) (Alice Hsieh, Pastoral Team) READ: Psalm 38:17–22 is an incredibly heavy psalm of lament. Even in the depths of profound agony, David chooses to

从大卫反思领袖的属灵特质 BRD REFLECTION 2026 诗篇 38:17–22（和合本） (谢明峰传道（华文事工) 阅读: (诗篇 38:17-22) 是一篇极其沉重的哀歌，大卫在极深的痛苦中向神呼求。 观察: 属灵领袖的四个特质 （1）真实无伪（v.17）：身为君王与受膏者，他未掩饰软弱，反在神面前诚实承认内心的挣扎。 （2）自省为先（v.18）：成熟的领袖遇困境，先省察自己与神的关系，而非推诿他人。 （3）勇担挑战（v.19-20）：面对强大而无理的仇敌，他依然选择持守真理。 （4）全心倚靠（v.21-22） 三次呼求显明人的有限：领袖真正的依靠，惟在神的同在与拯救。 应用: （1）存谦卑悔改的心 （2）坚持真理与良善。 （3）软弱时寻求神的帮助。 行动: （1）省察自己:写下”认罪清单”，求主赦免。 （2）以善报恶:转换焦点,为仇敌及逼迫的人代祷。 （3）坚持真理:不惧环境与压力，坚持真理。 （4）靠神站立：建立稳定的祷告生活。 祷告: 主啊！求祢与我同在，并提醒我：在领袖的属灵战场上，真正的得胜不在会议室，而在祷告的内室。当面对挑战压力时，求主使我像大卫一样，更加渴慕祢、更加依靠祢，在软弱中仍然仰望祢的帮助与同在。奉主耶稣的名祷告，阿们。

Hope That Silences Shame BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 5:21–30 and Psalm 38:9–16 (NIV) (Wong Ee Hwee, Pastoral Team) READ: Psalm 38:9–16  (NIV) OBSERVE: The psalmist looks to YHWH as the source of hope in distress, trusting that prayer will bring a

Be Salt And Light Of The World BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 5:13-20 and Psalm 38:1- 8 (NIV) (Sarah Khoo, Pastoral Team) READ: Matthew 5:13-20 (NIV) OBSERVE: Matthew 5:13–20 was written in the context of the Sermon on the Mount. Here, Jesus was teaching

Who Are The Blessed Ones? BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 5:1-12 and Psalm 37:34-40 (NIV) (Chow Yuen Peng, Pastoral Team) READ: Matthew 5:1-12 and Psalm 37:34-40 (NIV) OBSERVE: The Beatitudes are a series of blessings pronounced by Jesus during the Sermon on the