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New Bodies Read 1 Corinthians 15:35-58. If time permits, read 1 Corinthians 15:1-58. New bodies. The concept of having a new body has been something I’ve been mulling over these past few weeks especially. In the space of about six weeks, my last grandparent has died at the age of 99, two family members close to me have been diagnosed with rare tumours, and I’ve caught…

Last Words In the movie “Saving Private Ryan”, Private Ryan was trapped behind enemy lines. Captain Miller and his company of soldiers were commanded to search and rescue Private Ryan. After battling through numerous shootouts, they managed to find him. However, in the course of the rescue, Captain Miller was fatally shot. His dying words to Private Ryan was, “Earn it.”…

Worshipping in Spirit and Truth Read John 4:1-26. For further reflection, read John 2:13-25. If you were an Israelite in Old Testament times, going to worship God means heading to the temple with an animal sacrifice. This temple was built on top of a mountain. If you lived in Jerusalem, you will not be able to miss the temple in your daily lives. It was a huge structure…

The Transfiguration Read Matthew 17:1-8. For further reflection, read Exodus 33:12 – 34:7. “Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.” That is the first line of a common Christmas carol – “Away in a Manger.” As you sing this carol, the image of Jesus that is presented in the carol is one of gentleness, meekness, and as a baby.…

Sitting at the Feet of Jesus Read Luke 10:38-42. For further reflection, read Exodus 20:8-11. For many of us, these last few days before Christmas are filled with last-minute shopping for gifts, or last-minute preparation for any kind of Christmas events. Some of us who are volunteers for our church will probably be busy with setting up the church for all our Christmas…

Read John 1:1-18. For further reflection, read Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:14-18. A famous Christmas carol goes like this, “…veiled in flesh the Godhead see, hail the incarnate deity…”. These are lyrics that many of us know very well. Many Christmas carols would reference the fact that God came down in the person of Christ. We need to stop and reflect upon how significant that is,…

Read Matthew 26:17-30. For further reflection, read 1 Corinthians 11:17-33. Every week when we gather as Subi Church, we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. You may have heard it described as one of the two sacraments that our Lord Jesus has left for the church. If you think about it, it is somewhat of a strange practice, isn’t it? We take this small piece of bread and this…

Read Psalm 144. In our passage today, we get a glimpse into the thought life of David. Not only was David a fierce warrior and king, he was also a prolific poet and songwriter. Never let it be said that true masculinity is merely about physical strength and not displaying emotions – David displayed both in abundance. In this psalm, we see David’s reflection about God as…

Read Psalm 46. For further reflection, read Hebrews 13:7-19. Psalm 46 is such an iconic psalm for me, I love it for so many reasons! It just so happens to also be well loved by the great Reformer Martin Luther. He loved this psalm so much that it was the inspiration for the hymn he wrote, A Mighty Fortress is Our God. While it is not the easiest hymn to sing (a good…

Hearing God’s Voice Read Psalm 95. For further reflection, read Hebrews 3:7 – 4:13. Throughout history, there is one common and unified thread in most church traditions that we find here on earth. It is the fact that we as Christians will gather together on a regular basis. Have you ever wondered the why and the purpose of us doing so? No doubt many of us can quote…