Comments on the seminar

Hey guys! In my opinion, the seminar was great (: Rev. Jack Sin was so comprehensive, that when it came to the Q & A session, I really had no questions to ask.

Anyway, I have to agree that Pastor made a good conclusion about the whole VPP, VPI, is-our-translation-reliable issue. He asked everyone in the room: "most importantly, do you read the Bible? Did you read it this morning?". Now that is of utmost importance. To me, people should not be divided about this issue, but they should have faith and undertake the first and foremost step: to read the Bible and pray every day.

Second thing is, Christ did call for the unity of the church after all.

"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." - Ephesians 4:1-6

Some lyrics

Hi guys and gals, I haven't written in a long time! Oh well. Busy with work.

Anyway, here are some lyrics to get us to reflect on the coming Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

note to choir: practice your parts at home!!

There on the cross
Where Jesus died,
Enduring mocking, scorn and hate;
There on the cross,
He took my sin;
And for my life, His, He gave.

They crowned Him with
A crown of thorns,
And dressed Him with scarlet robes;
Not knowing that
He was the Lord,
Whom kings and prophets all foretold.

(chorus)
So when I look upon the cross,
My heart is touched beyond degree.
How can it be? How can it be?
My Saviour, Jesus, died for me?

And so my sins are washed away,
As Jesus’ blood was shed that day.
He died for me; He died for you;
I pray that you’ll accept Him too.

(chorus)
So when I look upon the cross,
My heart is touched beyond degree.
How can it be? How can it be?
The Kings of Kings died for me?

There on the cross,
Where Jesus died,
Enduring mocking, scorn and hate;
There on the cross,
He took our sin;
And for our lives, His, He gave.

If Jesus Came to your house

If Jesus Came to Your House
(listened to it on tape when i was younger-the Children's Bible Hour)

If Jesus came to your home

to spend a day or two --

If He came unexpectedly,

I wonder what you'd do.

Oh, I know you'd give your nicest room

to such an honored Guest,

And all the food you'd serve Him

would be the very best,

And you would keep assuring Him

you're glad to have Him there --

That serving Him in your home

is joy beyond compare.

But when you see Him coming

would you meet Him at the door

With arms outstretched in welcome

to your Heavenly Visitor?

Or would you have to change your clothes

before you let Him in,

Or hide some magazines,

and put the Bible where they'd been?

Would you turn off the radio

and hope He hadn't heard,

And wish you hadn't uttered

that last, loud, hasty word?

Would you hide your worldly music

and put some hymn books out?

Could you let Jesus walk right in,

or would you rush about?

And I wonder -- if the Savior

spent a day or two with you,

Would you go right on doing

the things you always do?

Would you go right on saying

the things you always say?

Would life for you continue

as it does from day to day?

Would your family conversation

keep its usual pace,

And would you find it hard each meal

to say table grace?

Would you sing the songs you always sing,

and read the books you read,

And let Him know the things on which

your mind and spirit feed?

Would you take Jesus with you

everywhere you planned to go,

Or would you, maybe, change your plans

for just a day or so?

Would you be glad to have Him

meet your very closest friends,

Or would you hope they stay away

until His visit ends?

Would you be glad to have Him stay

forever on and on,

Or would you sigh with great relief

when He at last was gone?

It might be interesting to know

the things that you would do,

If Jesus came in person

to spend some time with you.

~Author Unknown~

Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant!
2.5 X 1.5 X 1.5 Cubits (1 cubit=1.5 feet=18 inches)
(roughly the size of the altar table in church!)
Made of Shittim Wood overlaid with gold within and outside.
On which there are 2 Cherubims facing each other with wings stretched over the mercy seat.

Symbolism:
Throne of God
God's Glory
Presence of God
A picture of Jesus Chrsit
Location:
Holy of Holies (the Most Holy Place in the Tabernacle)
Contains:
Two tablets with the Ten Commandments
Rod of Aaron
Pot of manna

The Priests would enter on the Day of Atonement to sprinkle blood on the mercy seat. This represented the the forgiveness of sins and the atoning grace of God. No one else was allowed to enter the Holy of Holies and no one was to touch the Ark. When the Tabernacle moved, the Ark was covered and carried by the rods. The Levites were the special tribe to receive the honour of carrying the Ark of the Covenant each time the Israelites moved. The Ark was a symbol of God's presence and power. Eg. when the Isralites wanted to cross the river Jordan, the Priests stepped in the water while carrying the Ark, and the waters parted and they crossed on dry ground. (Joshua 3)


Tabernacle (studying it more on the 15th)
(roughly the size of our church!)

Indeed we have the previledge to see the rough size of the tabernacle every sunday in church!...let us remember it well.

More coming soon!!