Chong's Bethany House

【约6:37】凡父所赐给我的人，必到我这里来；到我这里来的，我总不丢弃他。 【约6:44】若不是差我来的父吸引人，就没有能到我这里来的；到我这里来的，在末日我要叫他复活。 【约6:65 】耶稣又说：“所以我对你们说过，若不是蒙我父的恩赐，没有人能到我这里来。” 1. 父所 赐 我的人  2. 父所 吸引 的人 3. 蒙父恩典 的人 这一切的人都必来，总不被丢弃！

The Lord will come even before all places are evangelised. Really?  1. The Lord said so (Mat 10:23) 2. The fullest of the Gentile (Rom 11:25) is the number of Gentiles to be saved which no one knows and it should be reaching its quota soon 3. God has given other witnesses like His creation (Rom 1:20) and man's conscience (Rom 2:15)

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Mat 10:8 Effects of sins on our spiritual conditions   - paralysed and sick 疾病 - unclean like a leper 污秽 - dead and separated from God 死亡 - bondage in darkness by devils 捆绑 But the efficay of Christ's work is able to bring about - healing of the distortion sins brought about in our lives 医治 - cleansing our unrighteouness 洁净 - restoring us from dead unto life 复活 - delivering us from the bondage of darkness and translating us into the kingdom of light 释放

Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance . Luke 8:1‭-‬3 Food for thought 1. Are you at the front line heralding the gospel? 2. If not, are you contributing to the supply line by supporting the front line? If your answer is neither, then it's time to soul search how you've been multiplying your talents in expanding the Lord's kingdom.

Take heed  what you hear  (Mark 4:24)   你们所听的要留心 - focus is on the accuracy of the heralding Take heed how you hear (Luke 8:18) 你们应当小心怎样听 - focus is on the attitude of the hearer

【路8:11】“这比喻乃是这样：种子就是　神的道。 【路8:12】那些在路旁的，就是人听了道，随后魔鬼来，从他们心里把道夺去，恐怕他们信了得救； 【路8:13】那些在磐石上的，就是人听道，欢喜领受，但心中没有根，不过暂时相信，及至遇见试炼就退后了； 【路8:14】那落在荆棘里的，就是人听了道，走开以后，被今生的思虑、钱财、宴乐挤住了，便结不出成熟的子粒来； 【路8:15】那落在好土里的，就是人听了道，持守在诚实、善良的心里，并且忍耐着结实。” Luke 8: 11-15 落在路旁 － 不相信 unbelieving ，让魔鬼蒙蔽 Satan's blinding  落在磐石 － 暂时信 believe for a while ，肉体软弱，又没有根，而退后 weakness of the flesh 落在荆棘 － 放弃信 gave up believing ，世上的私欲，选择世界，不结果实 choosing the world rather than God 落在好土 － 真正信 true believing ，持守、忍耐、结实 keeping, waiting and bearing fruit 

“When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none.  Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order.  Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with this wicked generation.” Matthew 12:43‭-‬45 - The man is Israel - The unclean spirit is their evil works The Lord is referring to Israel, who although purged out idolatry, they didn't fully turn to God. Hence they are in a worse state, because their hearts are hardened towards their Messiah!

主对 3 位人物的反应（路 7） vs 9 祂对百夫长稀奇他的大信 vs 13 祂对寡妇怜悯她的大哭 vs 48 祂给女人赦免她的大罪 这都是因为主的愿意，以及人的谦卑

So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 - The ultimate act of faith is by hearing the word of God, i.e. the word of God convicting the heart, bringing about confession of sins, and conversion of souls - Signs cannot bring about similar effects because signs are for authentication of His Messiahship and not conviction of sins. Hence many of the Pharisees believe in His signs, yet not believing in His Person. Mat 11:20 虽行了许多异能，但还是终不悔改

The Book of Judges speaks of the depressing dark history of the children of Israel. When it comes to Ruth, it gives a glimpse of light and hope. What a contrast with the book of Judges! Taken from Uplook Ministry by Jabe Nicholson Ruth is like a lovely lily in a stagnant pool...  Here, instead of unfaithfulness , is loyalty .  And instead of immorality , is purity .  Here, instead of battle fields are harvest fields . And instead of warriors' shout , is the gleaner's song !  https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158644413384455&id=34081284454

The disobedient leper (Mk 1:40-45) The leper had the faith in Jesus to be cleasned and he was, because the Lord was moved with compassion. Yet, when he was cleansed, he did not obey the instructions to show himself to the priests and offer an offering as a testimony to the priests. Instead, he went and proclaimed the matter freely , which he was told not to, causing Jesus not to be able to openly enter the city.  Only things done in God's way will bring glory to His name! 

The Lord Jesus came and was sent for this purpose ... (3 times mentioned by Himself)  1. To preach and to cast out demons 传道、赶鬼 (Mk 1:38-39), to give light into darkness 2. To preach the gospel and to heal the sick 传福音、医治疾病 (Lk 4:43, Mt 4:23), to give live to the dead 3. To give His life a ransom for many (Jn 12:27-28) 为人舍己, to glorify the Father and to show love to men

Mark 1:16-20 【可1:16】耶稣顺着加利利的海边走，看见西门和西门的兄弟安得烈在海里 撒网 ，他们本是打鱼的。 【可1:17】耶稣对他们说：“ 来跟从我！我要叫你们得人如得鱼一样 。” 【可1:18】 他们就立刻舍了网，跟从了他 。 【可1:19】耶稣稍往前走，又见西庇太的儿子雅各和雅各的兄弟约翰在船上 补网 。 【可1:20】耶稣随即招呼他们， 他们就把父亲西庇太和雇工人留在船上 ，跟从耶稣去了。 得人与打鱼 Fishermen & Fishers of men 1. 打鱼的工作包括撒网 (casting nets) 和补网 (mending nets)  2. 得人的工作也是如此，传福音 preaching（撒网）、牧导 shepherding（补网） 跟从与舍弃 Following & Forsaking 1. 两对兄弟都选择跟从耶稣 2. 一对舍弃了职业，一对舍弃了家人 这就是主工的性质，跟从的代价！

撒马利亚夫人为主作见证的功效（约4：29-42） 1. 分享 亲身经历 （29节） 2. 叫人也来 信靠（39节） 3. 他人 亲身体验 （42节） 信徒的见证固然重要，他人的亲身体验更为宝贵！朋友，你也愿意来尝试体验信耶稣、得生命的美好滋味吗？

Revelation 21 1. vs 2 - the New Jerusalem as the bride of God 2. vs 9 - the church as the wife of the Lamb 3. vs 12 - Israel 4. vs 24 - the nations  

Rev 15:3 Sang the song of Moses - which celebrates the Power of redemption Sang the song of the Lamb - which celebrates the Person of the redeemer

The seven seals - natural disasters and conflicts of man - one quarter attacked and died  The seven trumpets - more intensed natural disasters - one third attached and died - satanic creatures torturing men Rev 8:13 Mark the spike in intensity of the 3 woes, which attack directly on men via torments and plagues (5th, 6th and 7th trumpet) The seven bowls - direct attacks on those who remain and worshipped the beast

Chronology of Events in the Judgment  Rev 14:18-20 - the beginning of the Great Tribulation Rev 16 - the 7 bowls judgment on the followers of the beast - i.e. the rest of the world Rev 17:1 - judgment on the vehicle of the beast - i.e. the great harlot , Roman Catholicism  Rev 18:2 - judgment on the commercial system of the beast - i.e. Babylon Rev 19:20 - judgment on the beast and the false prophet   Rev 20:2 - judgment on the devil, Satan

An exclamation after  completion of...  the first creation , God said "It is very good!" Gen 1:31 the redemption on the cross, the Lord cried "It is finished" Joh 19:30 the consummation of His plan, God said "It is done!" Rev 21:6

And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain , having seven horns and seven eyes , which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. (Rev 5:6) Seven horns - His omnipotence Seven eyes - His omniscience Seven Spirits - His omnipresence He is also known as  - the Lion of the tribe of Judah - the Root of David - the Lamb that was slain

Church in Smyrna (suffering) and Philadelphia (brotherly love), Rev 2 and 3 1. Poor and of little strength, that the power and glory of God may be displayed 2. Stood up against Satan and his lies 3. One went through tribulations (Symrna) but the other was spared (Philadelphia)  4. Both were given the crown of life

1. The way of Cain - who thought he could please God with his own righteousness - note: salvation cannot be by works 2. The error of Balaam - who thought that God can be manipulated through man's whims and fancies - note: God is not mocked, neither can He lie, He is faithful to His promises 3. The rebellion of Korah - who thought that God's leaders can be overthrown - note: submit to authorities, especially Christian leadership

This is a song which has touched me many years ago, and when listening to it recently, it touched my heart again. Touched by the very fact that even though i may feel ashamed to see my Lord on the day of judgment for the many mistakes and sins committed, yet His promise is that they will be forgiven and forgotten.  The Lord is indeed faithful and true. May He give grace to all who love His appearing, so that we can run our best in this last lap here and be able to stand before Him unashamed, giving account of all that what we've done! I really hope to hear those words coming out from His mouth, "Well done! Good and faithful servant!" Recently the Lord showed me 3 times the verse from 2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith". I'm just wondering if I could say that when I see Him. Certainly, it's really my desire to be able to echo them on that great day. And let it not be mine alone, but also that of a...

This song is really fun! Recorded for Sunday School singing on 10 May 2020. First time using penal presentation. 

Another song recorded for Sunday School singing on 10 May 2020. First time trying out recording on different panels and using iMovie to put them together. It was really fun!

One of the songs recorded for Sunday School on 10 May 2020. Song written by  Joni Eareckson and it was used in Children's Corner many years ago. 

Glad to collaborate in this singing project with other kids, Sathvik, Praneeth and Rayner.