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Humility of Christ

Phillipians 2:3-11 Imitate Christ..serve the needy, always care for the less fortunate, the sick, the marginalised group, treat people with dignity whilst not compromising on sins…became obedient to death vs 8…God exalted him…;every knee should bow…

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Children of light

Ephesians 5:17-31 Born again as taught by Jesus..Paul reinforces this new life, new identity, new attitude, get rid of all bad thoughts and sinful behaviour by the power of the Holy Spirit…vs 23-25…new attitude…new self…put off falsehood and speak truthfully … Continue reading

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Faith-childlike

Jesus taught us to have a child like faith to receive the kingdom of God-Mark 10:15. This message speaks volume to intellectual wise in their eyes, to sceptic, and to atheist. Trust God’s super intelligence and His infinite wisdom-Meu’s Thought-29-12-24.

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Sowing and reaping

Gal 6:7-10 Sows to please the flesh reaps sins fruits whereas sows to please the Spirit (vs 8) reaps eternal life; also bears the fruits of the Spirit (LJP, FKG, FGS)…..keeps doing good esp to the family of believers. 种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆 … Continue reading

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Fruits of the Spirit vs Acts of Sinful Nature

Galatians 5:13-26-a new life leads by the Holy Spirit (fruits vs 22) versus the old life of sinful nature verses 19-21 bad fruits-A. Fruits of the Spirit-verse 22 LJP (Love, Joy, Peace);FKG (Forbearance or Patience, Kindness, Goodness);FGS (Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control). … Continue reading

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Crucifixion

John 12:32 HL & TH Jesus predicted the kind of death he was going to die-…lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself. How and why?

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Trusts God not your riches

Proverbs 11:28 HL & TH Cannot bring your wealth when one dies whereas the hope of valuable eternal life if one believes in Christ. Be generous-great benefits vs 24-25…gives generously, refreshes others…will be refreshed vs 25

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New life in Christ, dead to sins

Romans 7:4-6 HL & TH Died to sins once accepted Christ as Lord and Saviour-released from the law and alive in Christ…new way of the Spirit…no longer controlled by the sinful nature vs 4-6..bear fruit to God.

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Jesus raised Lazarus from the Dead

John 11:35-44 HL & TH Packed implications: Jesus wept-very human, grief, I suppose over the sting of death. vs 40….if you believed, you would see the glory of God. Believe in your heart the greatness of God-all cards are on … Continue reading

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Kindness

Proverbs 11:17 17. Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

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