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ORDER OF WORSHIP

16 April 2017

Speaker: Rev Lek Aik Wee

Worship Leader: Rev Lek Aik Wee

The LORD is in His Holy Temple*

CALL TO WORSHIP:

Psalm 145:1-5 David’s Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

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Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Matthew 27:45-49 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Does God abandon His children? In life, there are times when God allows us to go through such heavy afflictions we feel as if God has abandoned us. When the burden becomes so heavy, so real and painful, a sense of abandonment can come upon us and cause us to struggle to keep our faith and trust God.

But God is faithful. He will not abandon His children. When He saves us, we are saved and “safe” and “secured” for all eternity.

The Scripture tells us that Jesus Christ secured our salvation when He took upon Himself the full weight of all our sins on the cross. When Jesus Christ went to the cross, He was our sin bearer. “Him who knew no sin, God hath made to be sin for us.”

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(1) The Old Rugged Cross

“The Old Rugged Cross” is the most frequently requested hymn. Songbook editors have designated it as the most popular of all hymns. Within thirty years of its publication in 1913, more than twenty million copies had been sold.

“The Old Rugged Cross” declares in simple and yet sublime words the central truth of the gospel, and it speaks to the need of every believer.

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Bringing Up Children God’s Way (Part 2)

Deuteronomy 6:6-7, And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Parents are encouraged to set priority to dwell on God’s Word with the family. The basis of our authority and instruction must be the Bible. Are you building your home on God’s eternal Word, the Holy Bible? Is it the most read book in your home?

The father, being the head of the family, must be the chief instructor of the values and principles of the Bible through godly example, planned family worship times and applying God’s Word to everyday situation.

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Bringing Up Children God’s Way

The Bible tells us that children are a heritage of the LORD and the gift of the womb is His reward (Psalm 127:3). It is indeed God’s blessing when children are added to the family. How can parents fulfil their role as godly parents, and to train their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord?

Moses gave these words of advice in Deuteronomy 6:6-7, And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Parents are to firstly, secure their hearts in the Lord (v6) and secondly, to shepherd their children’s heart (v7). A prepared heart is needed (v6) and the work of bringing up children must be done purposefully, patiently and prayerfully.

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Our Christian Testimony at Home

The Christian testimony is proof of the power of God unto salvation through the gospel of Christ. The Christian testimony in the home is the surest proof of the Christian profession. In the home, where a person is most at ease, relaxed and free, we can see what conduct is natural to him. If his conduct is holy, spiritual and heavenly, he is indeed consistent in his profession; there is no cause to doubt his profession. But if his testimony shows no evidence of spiritual life, living faithlessly and in the flesh, there is indeed cause for alarm.

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(1) I Love to Tell the Story

– During a Long Period of Recovery

On this early morning in my study, I write this article having just received word of the loss of a very close friend. To lose a friend is a great impoverishment, the loss of life’s dearest treasure.

The bereaved husband called to share with us that his beloved had gone to be with the Lord. In the course of our conversation, he added that someone had asked him during her illness, “Do you see the light at the end of the tunnel?” He had replied, “The light has been with us all the way. We have sensed God’s presence and closeness through the people God has sent in our life who have been a source of strength and sustenance.”

That is a statement of faith sounded in the depths of life that resonates with the radiant promises and presence of the God who gives songs in the night.

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Seven Fundamentals of Personal Finance (Part 2)

Principle 5: Enjoy the Fruit of Your Labour

Having acknowledged that God is the One who has enabled man to work (Deut. 8:18) and having returned the first fruits to the Lord, man should enjoy good in his labour (Ecclesiastes 2:24), it is the gift of God (Ecclesiastes 3:13; 5:19). However, the fruit of our labour should not be wasted upon lustful desires as everything we do must be for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

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The Believer’s Privilege

(Psalm 99)

This psalm speaks of the covenantal relationship that God’s people have with their LORD and thus the privilege that comes with that relationship. This relationship is built upon God’s holiness (v3, 5, 9) and His sovereign rule over His people (v1). God is holy and has made us accepted through His Son. What privilege!

(1) Fear Him (v1-2)

1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. 2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

Filial fear is the rightful response of His children before the thrice holy God. No man could stand His wrath. He sits between the two cherubims or angels. It is called the mercy seat (Exodus 25:17-22). There, our prayers are heard and our salvation is granted. Zion was the holy mount of God where He ruled ancient Israel. It is symbolic of God’s rule from His throne. He is high above His people. Who can deliver us if God does not make a way for us?

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