BSF Grand Sharing Night (1 Nov 2016)

TL's reminder

Jesus will come at any time ... are you ready

Salvation can only be from Jesus

Relationship with God is free

Destiny of lost or righteous is at our death

Attendees:

Kenny

Alan

Edwin

Luke

TetFock 

Grand Sharing ....

7 sure things

- sure everyone will die

- sure everyone will be judged

- worship the living christ

- Jesus will return 

- he will be king and ruler

- return to Him ...

Revelation

- gives hope

- perseverence

- Rev 20:4 .... martyrs will rise to judge

Final outcome is made known

- new heaven & new earth

Study if heaven has been encouraging

- permanent home

- everthing new ... beyond imagination

- no sin

- God will dwell

- garden of life

- bodies are renewed!!

- see our loved ones in heaven

- urgency to share the good news

Challenges vs endurance

- many times want to escape

- but God ask to endure

- God use situation to change me

Read, hear & keep

- do you share to those who wants to hear

- do God's command

- need to understand 

Suffering

- turn to God for comfort and refuge

- comfort from God word

- biblical perspective over suffering

- suffering and pain do not defeat believers

- Jesus will walk with me thru all issues

Revelation is about Hope

Jesus return will be a rejoicing

We need to be ready when he returns

It is God's grace to be able to enter the kingdom

God's word will come to pass

- judgement

- promises

We are living the last days .... how much is God in your life

What's your view of heaven ?

How do you know you will enter heaven?

... a way to start to share

Beauty if Genesis vs Revelation

- God's renewal if His creation

- Jesus is coming soon  .... need to respond Come Jesus

Revelation - heaven and hell are real!!

Hope of future ... Glory of Jesus

How are you prioritising for heaven

3 parts

Salvation - victory, wholeness, well being, deliverance

Sufferings - humility, different level of suffering, temporal

Images of heaven - not boring, joyful, fellowship with God / Lamb

Stormy sea currently

- destination is the land

- after Revelation .... new destination is heaven

- boat is unsinkable and stable

- not comfortable .... 

- god has plan for each of us

- make use of this limited time on earth ... God's purpose on earth

What is important in heaven

- relationships

- with God and with loved ones

- revelation message is clear ... it is about Jesus.

- Jesus is the bright morning star ... gives us hope when we suffering ... temporal .... there is a dawn for our suffering 

We are accountable ultimately to God

- He is merciful and wonderful

- do not want anyone to parish

- share to all we love

- keep ourselves with God ... devil's agenda is to make us fall away from God

Holiness of God

- do not procrastinate

Jesus is just judge

- mans judgement is inconsistent 

- don't judge others

- trust God's perfect judgement

Trust in prayer

Perseverance in suffering 

- darkness is brief

- victory is certain

Word of God to take root in myself

- able to handle sin and temptations 

- have I left Babylon?

- time is short ... share the Gospel

Letters to 7 churches

- showed who I am

- have to change

There is judgement

- trust God .... for His grace

- in book of life

- book of deeds .... point others to God / Jesus

Suffering is a way for us to be close to God

God is in control; he will not test us more than we can bare

Nothing is more fulfilling than God's love

Sharing of friend's wife with liver cancer.

Only 1 connection counts ... God

Edwin's sharing: Living Victorious lives even on earth!!

Wow ....

Lamb .... reminder of what Jesus did for us

Overcomers .... in all stage of life

Endure, persevere and overcome

Witness ... to all as salt abd light

Hymn of Promise

In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree;

In cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free!

In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be,

Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

There’s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody;

There’s a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me.

From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery,

Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity;

In our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity,

In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory,

Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

BSF Fellowship

Had our last group fellowship on the study of Revelation ..... the men seemed to have bonded well and enjoyed the study together.

Thank God for entrusting these me under my care ... for his constant provision and strength to be a GL over the last 29 weeks. Having cleared the many obstacles to ensure I can lead them.

Pray that from this study together, it will help the men in their continued journey of faith and spiritual growth.

Attendees: James, Alan, TetFock, Edwin, Luke, Kenny and myself.

BSF Lesson 29 - 25 Oct 2016

COME, LORD JESUS!

Aim: In the light of Jesus' imminent return, God's people are to live according to His Word.

1. Authentic Prophecy from God (Rev 22:6-11)

Principle 1: Jesus'imminent return will be a blessing & a great rejoicing for those who loves & obeys God's Word. 

2. All are invited to come to Christ urgently (Rev 22:12-17)

Principle 2: In readiness for Jesus' imminent return, all people are urgently called to drink the water of life.

3. All who obey will be Blessed (Rev 22:18-21)

Principle 3: God's grace is required to be overcomers & be ready for Jesus'imminent return.

BSF Lesson 28 - 18 Oct 2016

Heaven: The Believer's Hope

Aim: Heaven is the eternal home God is preparing for His people

1. Purpose of Heaven - Why Heaven?
Principle 1: The certainty of heaven gives perspective to daily life.

Doctrine: New Heaven & New Earth
a) gives proper understanding of life to come
b) to grasp full dimension of God's redemption plan
c) proper understanding of OT prophecies
d) gives believers biblical hope

2. Promises of Heaven - What is it like?
Principle 2: God's presence in Heaven ignites our hearts in worship
Promises of Heave ....
a) restoration of all God's creation to it original splendor
b) Holy Spirit is the guarantee / mark given to believers for our inheritance in Heaven
c) Heaven is eternal & everlasting
d) God is worshipped regularly and faithfully
e) Heaven is where God dwells

3. Preparing for Heaven
Principle 3: Certainty of heaven strengthens us to live Holy Lives

BSF Lesson 27

God's Holy City (Rev 21:9-22:5)
1. The Holy City - The New Jerusalem (Rev 21:9-21)
Principle 1: The Holy City, the New Jerusalem, radiates the fullness of God.
2. The Temple City (Rev 21: 22-27)
Principle 2: We will live with God in His holy city only when Jesus Christ lives in us now!!
3. The Garden City (Rev 22:1-5)
Principle 3: God's people will serve & reign with Him forever

AIM: God's great purpose for His people is to live with Him in eternal glory




Why John spent so much effort in describing the splendor of the Holy City .... for 3 possible ares of teaching:
a. For believers whose lot is poverty on earth .... vision of the splendor of new Jerusalem is an encouragement to persevere ... as the eternal home awaits them.
b. For the "anti-materialistic" ... message is that there is nothing evil about beautiful / precious things
c. For the "Rich" (in this world) .... it serves as a healthy antidote to materialism .. as all earthly treasures will pale in comparison to the heavenly treasures in John's vision.

Truly fascinating. If you did wonder why God did not choose diamond or ruby among the 12 stones.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrdCru5Q6lQ&sns=em

BSF Lesson 26 - 4 Oct 2016

The Final Judgement & a New Heaven & New Earth (Revelation 20:11-21:8)

Aim: God will perfectly renew the world & dwell with His people

1. God's Final Judgement (Rev 20:11-15)

Principle 1: True believers of Jesus Christ need not fear God's judgement & death.

2. God's New Creation (Rev 21:1-8)

Principle 2: A vibrant relationship with Christ now paves the way for living in eternity with him.

BSF Lesson 25 - 27 Sep 2016

The Defeat of Satan & te Reign of Christ (Revelation 20:1-10)

1. Satan Bound (Rev 20:1-3)

Principle 1: Satan has very limited powers & can only do what God permits.

2. Christ's Millennium Reign (Rev 20: 4-6)

Principle 2: God will raise His people to reign with Christ

3. Satan's Doom (Rev 20:7-10)

Principle 3: God will destroy Satan, sin and evil forever.

BSF Lesson 24 - 20 Sep 2016

Praise for God's Triumph (Rev 19)

1. Heaven Celebrates God's Justice (Rev 19:1-5)

Principle 1: God is praised for His perfect Justice

2. Invitation to the Lambs Wedding (Rev 19:6-10)

Principle 2: Jesus will return for the eternal joyful reunion with His people.

3. Christ Returns to Judge (Rev 19:11-21)

Principle 3: Jesus will return as a Victorious King to conquer the world by His Word

BSF Lesson 23 - 12 Sep 2016

Babylon’s Destruction & the World’s Response (Rev 18)

Aim: Those who live for things instead of God will lose everything!!

1. Babylon’s Downfall (Rev18:1-8)

Principle 1: God calls His people to turn from worldly treasures and turn to Him instead.

2. Babylon’s Mourners (Rev18:9-19)

Principle 2: Putting hope in worldly treasures will bring doom & ruin

3. Bablyon’s Final Destruction (Rev18:20-24)

Principle 3: God’s judgement of sin & evil calls for celebration

BSF Lesson 22 - 30 Aug 2016

The Woman & the Beast (Rev 17)

Aim: Jesus will defeat all people & systems that oppose Him

1. The "Beauty" Revealed (Rev 17:1-6)

Principle 1: The world system is dressed-up evil to oppose God & His people.

2. The "Beauty" Exposed (Rev 17:7-14)

Principle 2: Those who oppose Jesus will be defeated.

3. The "Beauty" Destroyed (Rev 17:15-18)

Principle 3: God turns man's evil to fulfil His Word & accomplish His purposes

BSF Lesson 21 - 23 Aug 2016

God's Perfect Justice & Mercy

Aim: God acts in perfect justice & in powerful mercy for the good of His people.

1. God's Justice & Mercy

Principle 1: God's mercy welcomes repentant sinners until final judgement

2. God's Justice & Mercy in the Old Testament 

Principle 2: God's justice is always woven with His mercy.

3. God's Justice & Mercy in New Testament

Principle 3: There is no greater mercy of God thanthe cross of Christ.

BSF LM - 13 Aug 2016 GL training

BSF Lesson 20 - 16 Aug 2016

The Bowl Judgements (Rev 15-16)

Aim: God reveals His praise-worthy character in his powerful judgement.

1. Preparation for Judgement (Rev 15:1-8)

Principle 1: God's righteous character ensures just judgement.

2. Outpouring of Judgement (Rev 16:1-11)

Principle 2: Those who refuse God's grace have chosen to face God's wrath.

3. Finality of Judgement (Rev 16:12-21)

Principle 3: God's final judgement of the earth will be complete.

BSF LM - 13 Aug 2016

Homelitics - Rev 15-16

BSF Lesson 19 - 8 Aug 2016

The Lamb's People & the Harvest of the Earth (Rev 14)

Aim: God's full wrath is inescapable except for those who are in Christ.

1. Follow the Lamb (Rev 14:1-5)

Principle 1: God's people are to follow the Lamb wherever He goes.

2. Faithfully, Patiently Endure (Rev 14:6-13)

Principle 2: God's people who faithfully, patiently endure will be rewarded with eternal rest.

3. God's wrathful judgement (Rev 14:14-20)

Principle 3: God will vindicate His people by judging the unrighteous.

BSF - Joy & Blessings of Leading?

BSF Leader's Mtg - 2 Aug 2016

Homelitics - Divisions

How can the Division be useful to leadership

BSF Lesson 18 - 2 Aug 2016

Perseverance in Suffering

Aim: Suffering draws us to a closer relationship with God

1. Biblical Perspective of Suffering

Principle 1:  God’s people approach suffering with an eternal perspective

2. God’s Purpose in Suffering

Principle 2: Suffering brings about God’s eternal purposes

Learning:

2 Corinthians 12:7 …… in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.

Toughen us … spiritual strenght …. Build patience and self control

God discipline out of Love

God whispers in our pleasures … SHOUTS in our pain

Harvest of righteousness after the suffering

Suffering is a given for Christians … focus is on how we respond to it … is our response and actions …. Drawns from our own strength … of do I look heavenward??

3. God’s Presence in Suffering

Principle 3: God draws His people to Him through suffering

Learning:

Be contented in Suffering ….. intimacy with God => Hebrews 13:5 …  Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

Suffering refines and purify us => Malachi 3:3 …. He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify ……..   and refine them like gold and silver.

When Suffering => Dependance on God; not by my own strength; comfort and refuge is God

Suffering for believers is Temporal … Hope & Victory won => Rev 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

BSF Lesson 17 - 26 Jul 2016

The Beasts from the Sea & the Earth (Rev 13)

Aim: God's people are called to endure courageously

1. The Beast from the Sea - The Anti-Christ (Rev 13:1-10)

Principle 1: God's people are to live out their faith courageously

2. The Beast of the Earth - The False Prophet (Rev 13:11-18)

Principle 2: God's people are to discern between good & evil