Mark 15:1-20
Dato Daniel Tay
*Protestant symbolizes resurrection of Christ
*Protestant symbolized crucifixion of Christ with the body
You view of the Cross
1. From the lens of Pilate and Barabbas
*Sanhedrin had no power to sentence punishment
Mark 15 :
John 18 :
John 19:4 : Pilate went out once more and said to the crowd, "Look, I will bring him out here to you t let you see that I cannot find any reason to condemn him."
= Pilate
*Barabbas - hated by the Romans, loved by the Jews
- heard foodsteps and no meal - he thougt he was going to be crucified
- surprised being released "Get up and Get out"
*What was the view of Barabbas when he looked at the cross?
*Good luck charm maybe
*We should move away from symbolizing cross just like a telesmant as Barabbas did.
2. From the lens of the soldiers
*Whipped him - at the end, it had metal bids and shell - cut through flesh
*Growing numb inflicting pain, mock him because they were bored
*"Prophesy, who beat you?"
*Ordered Jesus to carry the cross
*Whipped him, asking to get up, but he cant
*Simon had to carry the cross for him
*Death on the cross. Bloody body put on horizontally. Water build up from bottom causing slow and horrendous death
Luke 23:26 : The soldiers let Jesus away, and as they were going, they met a man from Cyrene named Simon who was coming into the city from the country. They seized hm, put the cross on him, and mad him carry it behind Jesus.
3.From the lens of Simn and the Centurion
*Simon - divided appointment to meet God
*Centurion -witness dignity of Lord and gave his spirit
*3pm. time of afternoon sacrifice was given- curtain separating the holy of holies was torn in two
- very significant = symbolizes that we do not have to go through the high priest but directly through Jesus Christ
*Bell rings while the high priest goes in with a rope tied to him. If the bell does not ring, the rope is pulled out together with the priest
*The Cross was a conviction to the Centurion
*Us? What does the Cross say about us?
*We need Jeus to ask him to forgive us
*We need to be like Simon of Cyrene = to serve him
*If Jesus Christ is my Lord, he HAS to be my Saviour
Conclusion
*Mary, Martha and Salome (Mother of James and John, Son of Zebedee) love Jesus
-brought spices to anoint the body
*Joseph of Arimathea love Jesus
-Gave his tomb to Jesus Christ
-Something valuable
-Prominent member of the Sanhedrin
-Sacred believer
-Feared Jesus
-He became bold =ask Pilate for the body of Jesus Christ
-as a result, loss of fear
*Do we love Jesus?
John 19:26 : Jesus saw him mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, "He is your son."
"Dear Woman, here is your son,"
*Would we ever stop loving Jesus Christ, whether in good or bad times?
*Take a step, live out destiny, take up something, or leave - its a breakthrough for him
*A commitment to God
*We all need Jesus to die for us
*What is your view on the cross?
*Satan wants to break our relationships
*Jesus Christ paid with His life to redeem us.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
beautiful words
John 10: 11-15
"I am the good shepherd, who is willing to die for the sheep. When the hired man, who is not a shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees a wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and runs away; so the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. The hired man runs away because he i only a hired man and does not care about the sheep. I am te good shephrd. As the Father knows me and I know the Father,in the same way I know my sheep and they know me. And I am willing to die for them."
Will update more soon:)
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
"I am the good shepherd, who is willing to die for the sheep. When the hired man, who is not a shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees a wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and runs away; so the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. The hired man runs away because he i only a hired man and does not care about the sheep. I am te good shephrd. As the Father knows me and I know the Father,in the same way I know my sheep and they know me. And I am willing to die for them."
Will update more soon:)
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Greetings and Thankfulness
Mr Khoo Cheok Kau
14/2/2010
Romans 16:1-16
: I recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who serves the church at Cenchreae. Receive her in the Lord's name, as God's people should, and giv her any help she may need from you; for she herself has been a good friend to many people and also to me. I send greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-workers in the service of Christ Jesus; they risked their lives for me. I am grateful to them -not only I, but all the Gentile churches as well. Greetings lso to the church that meets in their house.
Greetings to my dear friend Epaenetus, who was the first man in the province of Asia to believe in Christ. Greetings to Mary, who has worked so hard for you. Greetings also to Andronicus and Junias, fellow-Jews who ere in prison with me; they are well known among the apostles, and they became Christians before I did.
My greetings to Ampliatus, my dear friend in the fellowship of the Lord. Greetings also to Urbanus, our fellow-worker in Christ's service, and to Stachys, my dear friend. Greetings to Apelles, whose loyalty to Christ has been proved. Greetings to those who belong to the family of Aristobulu. Greetings to Herodion, a fellow-Jew, and to the Christian brothers in the family of Narcissus.
My greetings to Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who work in the Lord's service, and to my dear friend Persis, who has done so much work for the Lord. I send greetings to Rufus, that outstanding worker in the Lord's service, and to his mother, ho has always treated me like a son. My greetings to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and all the other Christian brothers with them. Greetings to Philologus and Julia, to Nereus and his sister, to Olympas and to all of God's people who are with them.
Greet one another with a brotherly kiss. All the churches of Christ send you their greetings.
This passage in Romans-often just a glance as it is seen as a list of names
Paul's List of Appreciation
* Paul concludes his letter by personally thanking 5 households and 27 individuals, 9 of whome are ladies.
* Paul sends his warm appreciation by way of greetings - "Greet" someone 19 times.
* Give generous thanks to others.
* He describes in 14 instances exactly WHY he appreciates the person.
Paul's Greetings and Commendation for Phoebe (vs1-2)
* Greet means literally to be fond of, to cherish, to be devoted to, to be deeply welcoming.
* Phoebe = "radiant or bright" - She is an active worker in the Christian congregation at Cenchrea Greece
*Cenchrea is 1 of the 2 seaports of Corinth
*Some people don't greet because we get no reaction to it
Reflection:
* Our human tendencies are to focus on the big names, those in the limelight, and not realize the scores of people who do the tough work.
*God knows but he wants us to say thank you to Him
Takeaway Message:
*Welcome God's servants; Welcome and help believers from other churches; Welcome everyone irrespective of background.
v2 Recieve her in the Lord's name, as God's people should, and give her any help she may need from you; for she herself has been a good friend to many people and also to me.
*Paul's Request : Paul ask Romans to recieve Phoebe- help her, connect with her.
Paul's Greetings for Priscilla and Aquila (v3)
* Priscilla - a Jew with a Greek name; Aquila- Latin name for eagle.
*Both husband and wife came from Italy as Emperor Claudius had expelled all Jews from Rome
(Acts 18:1-2)- After this, Paul left Athens and went on to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, for the Emperor Claudius ahd ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them.
*Both Priscilla and Aquila did not leave their Christianity behind when they move, whether in Corinth or Ephesus or Rome.
Reflection:
*Do you keep growing in your Christian faith when you move away from home?
Paul's Commendation for Priscilla and Aquila (v4) - Paul's Appreciation
*Priscilla and Aquila risked their lives for Paul (v4) - Probably at Ephesus
*Both instructed Apollos
(Acts 18:26) - He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home with them and explained to him more correctly the Way of God.
Rahab
*Rahab risked her life by hiding the 2 spies sent by
*Joshua before the fall the boom
Corrie Ten Boom
*Safe a lot of Jews from the Nazis
-provided food, collect food strands, risked her life
*Is there someone of who you have taken advantage of ?
Thanks to God 1st -
1 Chronicles 17:16 - The King of David went into the Tent of the Lord's presence, sat down, and prayed, "I am not worthy of what you ahve already done for me, Lord God, nor is my family.
Develop habit of thankfulness -
Philippians 4:6- Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.
*Continue to serve the Lord eventhough nobody says thanks
Reflection:
* The day may come when we are persecuted for Christ. Will you be willing to risk your life to save other believers?
*Greet many who worked very hard for you
Paul's Appreciation for Mary and Others who Laboured much (v6, 12):
* Greek term "laboured" = worked hard and toiled laboriously even to the point of weariness and exhaustion
*Labouriously - meaning of work hard -Tryphene, Tryphosa and Persis (Also worked hard)
Reflection:
*Are we working hard for the Lord?
*We forget those who contribute to the ministry
*Paul comments publicly, acknowledging many
*Always be people who honor and acknowledge others
Epilogue:
*Whate you do in secular employment is important paying the bills and providing a service, but it will be forgotten before long. What you do for Jesus will be remembered by the Lord.
Application:
*Send them a note of thanks and greetings as Paul does.
*Try to remember everyone who has ever done anything to bring you nearer to Christ.
Memory Verse:
Amos 8:7 : "Surely I will never forget any of their works."
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
14/2/2010
Romans 16:1-16
: I recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who serves the church at Cenchreae. Receive her in the Lord's name, as God's people should, and giv her any help she may need from you; for she herself has been a good friend to many people and also to me. I send greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-workers in the service of Christ Jesus; they risked their lives for me. I am grateful to them -not only I, but all the Gentile churches as well. Greetings lso to the church that meets in their house.
Greetings to my dear friend Epaenetus, who was the first man in the province of Asia to believe in Christ. Greetings to Mary, who has worked so hard for you. Greetings also to Andronicus and Junias, fellow-Jews who ere in prison with me; they are well known among the apostles, and they became Christians before I did.
My greetings to Ampliatus, my dear friend in the fellowship of the Lord. Greetings also to Urbanus, our fellow-worker in Christ's service, and to Stachys, my dear friend. Greetings to Apelles, whose loyalty to Christ has been proved. Greetings to those who belong to the family of Aristobulu. Greetings to Herodion, a fellow-Jew, and to the Christian brothers in the family of Narcissus.
My greetings to Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who work in the Lord's service, and to my dear friend Persis, who has done so much work for the Lord. I send greetings to Rufus, that outstanding worker in the Lord's service, and to his mother, ho has always treated me like a son. My greetings to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and all the other Christian brothers with them. Greetings to Philologus and Julia, to Nereus and his sister, to Olympas and to all of God's people who are with them.
Greet one another with a brotherly kiss. All the churches of Christ send you their greetings.
This passage in Romans-often just a glance as it is seen as a list of names
Paul's List of Appreciation
* Paul concludes his letter by personally thanking 5 households and 27 individuals, 9 of whome are ladies.
* Paul sends his warm appreciation by way of greetings - "Greet" someone 19 times.
* Give generous thanks to others.
* He describes in 14 instances exactly WHY he appreciates the person.
Paul's Greetings and Commendation for Phoebe (vs1-2)
* Greet means literally to be fond of, to cherish, to be devoted to, to be deeply welcoming.
* Phoebe = "radiant or bright" - She is an active worker in the Christian congregation at Cenchrea Greece
*Cenchrea is 1 of the 2 seaports of Corinth
*Some people don't greet because we get no reaction to it
Reflection:
* Our human tendencies are to focus on the big names, those in the limelight, and not realize the scores of people who do the tough work.
*God knows but he wants us to say thank you to Him
Takeaway Message:
*Welcome God's servants; Welcome and help believers from other churches; Welcome everyone irrespective of background.
v2 Recieve her in the Lord's name, as God's people should, and give her any help she may need from you; for she herself has been a good friend to many people and also to me.
*Paul's Request : Paul ask Romans to recieve Phoebe- help her, connect with her.
Paul's Greetings for Priscilla and Aquila (v3)
* Priscilla - a Jew with a Greek name; Aquila- Latin name for eagle.
*Both husband and wife came from Italy as Emperor Claudius had expelled all Jews from Rome
(Acts 18:1-2)- After this, Paul left Athens and went on to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, for the Emperor Claudius ahd ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them.
*Both Priscilla and Aquila did not leave their Christianity behind when they move, whether in Corinth or Ephesus or Rome.
Reflection:
*Do you keep growing in your Christian faith when you move away from home?
Paul's Commendation for Priscilla and Aquila (v4) - Paul's Appreciation
*Priscilla and Aquila risked their lives for Paul (v4) - Probably at Ephesus
*Both instructed Apollos
(Acts 18:26) - He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home with them and explained to him more correctly the Way of God.
Rahab
*Rahab risked her life by hiding the 2 spies sent by
*Joshua before the fall the boom
Corrie Ten Boom
*Safe a lot of Jews from the Nazis
-provided food, collect food strands, risked her life
*Is there someone of who you have taken advantage of ?
Thanks to God 1st -
1 Chronicles 17:16 - The King of David went into the Tent of the Lord's presence, sat down, and prayed, "I am not worthy of what you ahve already done for me, Lord God, nor is my family.
Develop habit of thankfulness -
Philippians 4:6- Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.
*Continue to serve the Lord eventhough nobody says thanks
Reflection:
* The day may come when we are persecuted for Christ. Will you be willing to risk your life to save other believers?
*Greet many who worked very hard for you
Paul's Appreciation for Mary and Others who Laboured much (v6, 12):
* Greek term "laboured" = worked hard and toiled laboriously even to the point of weariness and exhaustion
*Labouriously - meaning of work hard -Tryphene, Tryphosa and Persis (Also worked hard)
Reflection:
*Are we working hard for the Lord?
*We forget those who contribute to the ministry
*Paul comments publicly, acknowledging many
*Always be people who honor and acknowledge others
Epilogue:
*Whate you do in secular employment is important paying the bills and providing a service, but it will be forgotten before long. What you do for Jesus will be remembered by the Lord.
Application:
*Send them a note of thanks and greetings as Paul does.
*Try to remember everyone who has ever done anything to bring you nearer to Christ.
Memory Verse:
Amos 8:7 : "Surely I will never forget any of their works."
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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