LIFE-GIVER // John 19:16-30

09/12/20 • 18 min

Thanks for everyone who joined in the RANDOM bible study last night. This is a talk I wrote based on that discussion which I am preaching at the Chinese Church tomorrow, looking at two points, really - life-takers (Pilate, the chief priests, the soldiers) and the frustration that comes from constantly having to demand what is owed to you; and Jesus, the Life-giver - who has everything taken from him - his clothes, his dignity and not least, his life - but willingly and submissively and joyfully goes to the cross in obedience to the Father's plan to give his Son as an atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world!

Previous Episode

DISHONEST MANAGER // Luke 16:1-15

This passage was suggested to me by a family friend and I can see why. It's problematic. If you're from Malaysia, this parable hits close to home. Jesus commends a dishonest manager for using money (that is not his own) to gain friends.

Dishonesty - in leaders, especially Christian leaders - should not be praised. And yet, Jesus says there is something Christians should learn from this man who uses his earthly wealth to gain eternal friendships.

Next Episode

PRAY FOR MALAYSIA: OUR LEADERS // 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Happy Malaysia Day!

As Malaysians, we love our country. We love talking about the food and the politics. We love engaging in debates about the issues and weighing in on how we can move forward as a nation. We are not so great, however, at praying. At least not me.

Full article:
https://malaysiagospel.org/article/praying-for-malaysia-our-leaders/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCu5-GSST1g&ab_channel=CalvinCheah