14 Apr

Teaching: CChong

Text: Luke 7:18-35

Focus: Jennifer/QiuYue/Boon Jin/ Bee Ngoh (Sharing by PT/WP)

Is Jesus Really the One?

1. Through his disciples, John clarified with Jesus if He’s really the anticipated Messiah (7:18-23)

2. Despite his doubt, Jesus commended John for being the greatest prophet ever (7:24-28)

3. For their unbelief, Jesus chided the unbelieving Jews for being simply wilful & proud (7:29-35)

7 Apr

Teaching: Mr Michael Yong

Text: Luke 7:1-17

Focus: Laurent (Sharing by YG)

Jesus, the Reverser

Introduction

1.  A Gentile centurion believes that Jesus can heal remotely, even one near death, vv 1-10

     a. A need voiced

     b. A faith exercised

     c. A commendation given

2.  Nobody could believe that Jesus raises the dead, vv 11-17

     a. A need unvoiced

     b. A faith needed

     c. A commendation spread

Conclusion

Mar 3

Teaching: Mike Yong

Text: Luke 5:1-6:16

From Now On

Introduction

1.  Life takes on new direction

     a.  Christ followers

     b.  People catchers

2.   This new direction will not be easy

     a.  Challenging assumptions

     b.  Facing opposition

3.  For Jesus is the new way

     a.  More than miracles, Forgiver of sins

     b.  More than traditions, Lord of life

Conclusion

Feb 18

Teaching: CChong

Text: Luke 3:21-4:13

The Son of God who’s also the Son of Man

a. The authoritative Son of God is baptized (3:21-22)

b. The divine Son of God is born (3:23-38)

c. The perfect Son of God battles the devil (4:1-13)

Questions for consideration & discussion

In the world that we live in today, what are the dangers of over- & under-estimating the powers of sin, death, devil & his temptations?

How does our understanding of the life, death & resurrection of Jesus help us face these issues correctly?

Feb 11

Teaching: Mike Yong

Text: Luke 3:1-20

The Mightier One is Coming

Introduction

1.  The power of God’s Word in a world of powers, vv 1-6

2.  The power of repentance in a wave of superficial change, vv 7-14

3. The power of the coming Christ in salvation and judgment, vv 15-17

Conclusion

Feb 4

Prep I/C: Varian

Pianist: Yu Yan

Teaching: Mike Yong

Text: Luke 2:22-52

Focus: Richard & Laurent (Evangelism Sharing)

Jesus’s Mission Affirmed

Introduction

1.  From unlikely but virtuous sources, vs 22-40

a. An old man who has waited (for a long time) in faith, vs 22-35

b. An old widowed prophetess who has lived (for a long time) in the temple, vs 36-38

2. From Jesus himself as a young boy, vs 41-52

Conclusion