A Place of Discovery

GIVING YOU BEST TO GOD   (John 12:1-19—Ps Paw Liang) Entering Jerusalem, Jesus knew what He will be facing. He was troubled yet He continue to be obedient to fulfill the mission (14:27-28). He gave His best! He gave His life to God. Likewise in this scene we see this devoted family, giving their best to Jesus. Despite the threats by the religious leaders who seek to kill Jesus, Mary, Martha and Lazarus welcome Jesus to their house. In the room there were Jesus’ disciples’, guests, and the hosts. People seeking Jesus with different motives and for different purposes. The disciples perhaps hoping one day, they, too, would become rabbis. The guests might be curious after seeing Lazarus resurrected from death and quietly hoping to gain some benefit from Jesus. For the hosts, their hearts were full with gratitude. Jesus indeed their Saviour. Try to identify, which one would be closer to you? Each one of the siblings gave their best according to their gifts and abilities...

Live Graciously, Give Generously (2 Corinth 6-15—Ps Paw Liang) How is our giving? Let’s look into our heart: What’s the reason I give? What’s the reason I won’t give? In chapter 8, Paul commends the Corinthians’ generosity and in Ch 9, he emphasizes some principles in giving:    1) Give in a way that it will be pleasing to God! 2) Give in a way that it will bring praises to God’s name! 3) Give in a way that people will see the Christ in you and pray for you! 1. A Grateful heart (vv 12-15) This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God (9:12) . Giving is a respond to God’s kindness and generosity. Generosity is focus on others, on God’s   Kingdom. Generosity starts from our relationship and knowledge about God. Our God is the God of abundance who cares and provides us generously.   In the dessert, God taught the Israel to depend and trust Him. Us...

STEWARDSHIP: FROM GRACE TO GENEROSITY (Luke 19:1-10—Ps Paw Liang) Stewardship is an integral part of Christian discipleship. “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it . . “ (Psalm 24:1). Stewardship is one God’s greatest gift for us when He invites us to share in God’s own life and mission by being a steward. Stewardship is not only about our monthly tithes or money, but it’s about “the way we live our lives.” Zacchaeus is a good example to see the differences between a person’s life without Christ and a person who knows Christ. Verse 8 shows us his turning point:  “ Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possession to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount. ” Before coming to Christ, he tried his best (justly or unjustly) to acquire and accumulate his wealth. Once the grace of God break into his heart, it drives him to be generous and compassionate towards others, espec...