BRD 2026

Lest I Forget BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 15:29-39 and Psalm 61 (NIV) (Gerald Lim, Small Group Ministry) READ: My reflections today are from Matthew 15:29–39. OBSERVE: In this familiar passage, Jesus performed yet another miracle by multiplying seven loaves and

His Boundless Grace BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 15:21-28 and Psalm 60 (NIV) (Ruth Lam, Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 15:21-28 (NKJV) “And she said, ‘Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.’”

Defilement Prevention BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 15:1-20 and Psalm 59:11-17 (NIV) (Marjorie Tan, Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 15:1-20 (NIV) OBSERVE: The Pharisees and teachers of the law were indignant that Jesus’ disciples did not wash their hands before eating.

Walking On Water BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 14:22-36 and Psalms 59:1-10 (NIV) (Karen Lim, Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 14:22-36 (NIV) Verses 27-28 stood out. But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’ ‘Lord,

Priorities And Love BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 14:13-21 and Psalms 58 (NIV) (David Gan, Small Group Ministry) READ: Matthew 14:13-21 (NIV) OBSERVE: This passage recounts Jesus’ miracle of feeding 5,000 people with only five loaves and two fish. Jesus had

God Is Our Refuge BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 14:1-12 and Psalm 57:1-6 (NIV) (William Goh, Small Group Ministry) READ: Psalm 57:1-6 (NIV) OBSERVE: In Psalm 57:1-6, David cried out to the Lord in the midst of deep distress. He was fleeing

There Will Be No More Delay! BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 13:53-58 and Psalm 56:7-13 (NIV) (Yap Tsok Kee, Small Group Ministry) READ: I’ve been reflecting on Matthew 13:53-58 and Psalm 56:7-13. The verses that really hit home for me are Matthew

In God I Trust BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 13:47-52 and Psalm 56:1-6 (NIV) (Yap Hon Chong, Small Group Ministry) READ: Psalm 56:1-6 (NIV) OBSERVE: The psalmist describes his circumstances and sets his mind on the right response. The situation can be

God Is My Confidant BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 13:44-46 and Psalm 55:16-23 (NIV) (Debbie Lee Lodge, Youth Ministry) READ: Psalm 55:16-23 (NIV) OBSERVE: This is one of the most emotional psalms of King David, who was facing an intense sense

Of Wheat And Weeds BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 13: 36-43 and Psalms 55:9-15 (NIV) (Jennifer Lee,  Small Group Ministry) READ: The verses from Matthew 13:41-42 spoke to me. OBSERVE: In this Parable of the Wheat and Weeds, Jesus taught that

Are You Submitting Your Thoughts To Christ? BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 13:31–35 and Psalm 55:1–8 (NIV) (Dunstan Lee, Small Group Ministry) READ: “…hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught because of what my enemy is

Growing Among Wheat And Weeds, Rooted In God’s Truth BRD REFLECTION 2026 Matthew 13:24-30 and Psalm 53 (NIV) (Rebecca Lee, Mandarin Ministry) READ: Matthew 13:24-30 (The Parable of the Weeds); Psalm 53 (NIV) Key verses that stood out to me:

生于麦稗之间，扎根上帝真理 BRD REFLECTION 2026 马太福音 13:24–30；诗篇 53 (李一盈 (华文事工) 研读: 马太福音 13:24–30（稗子的比喻）诗篇 53 触动我的经文:“让两样一齐长，等着收割。”（马太福音 13:30） “神从天上垂看世人，要看有明白的没有，有寻求他的没有。”（诗篇 53:2） 观察: 当我第一次研读马太福音13:24–30时，我最初的理解是关于分辨善与恶。当我更深入地默想时，我发现这段经文也在谈论人的心。上帝在邀请我先向内省察，而不只是看外在。 在诗篇53章中，我们看到人若没有神，就会偏离正道。然而，上帝并不遥远，祂从天上垂看，寻找那些寻求祂的人。 这些经文提醒我，真正的成长并不是用世界的标准来衡量，而是看是否扎根于神。 应用: 当我默想这些经文时，我意识到人是多么容易用外在的标准来衡量进展与价值，而非根据上帝的真理为准。我们也极其容易背负起那些并不属于神的期待。 马太福音第13章提醒我，生命不在于用这些世俗的标准来衡量自己，而是忠于上帝所创造我的样式。虽然麦子与稗子一同生长，但麦子的呼召仅仅是“守住麦子的本分”, 神必会在祂的时间带来收割。 在每日与基督同行的道路上，我知道这不是关于努力去满足世界的期待，而是要扎根于神，将我的身份建立在祂对我的定义中，在众多声音中选择祂的真理，并在成长看似缓慢或不确定时，仍然忠心地继续成长。 这就是在麦子与稗子中成长的意义：不是要把一切都弄明白，而是要常在神里面——信靠祂，在祂里面成长，并成为祂所创造的我。并且知道，祂在我生命的每一步都与我同在。 行动: • 即使在成长的过程看似缓慢或不明显，也要每天持续寻求神。• 扎根在主的话语中，把我的身份建立在主的真理上，而非世俗的眼光。• 亲近神，并保守我的心，不用世俗的标准来衡量自己。 祷告: 主啊，感谢祢提醒我，祢看的是我的内心，而不是我的外在。 当我拿自己与世界的标准作比较时，求祢把我带回到祢面前。教导我扎根在祢的真理中，并全然信靠祢对我生命的引领与时机。 主啊，赐我一颗坚定不移的心，使我紧紧持守在基督里的身份。 求主在我的基督徒生命旅程中，时刻提醒我祢每一步都与我同在。教导我常在祢里面，并将其余的一切都交托信靠祢。 奉主耶稣基督的名祷告，阿们。

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