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Agape Bible Study Group 2nd Anniversary January 2008 Deacon Oon Tik Koy The Agape Bible Study group comprises Mr & Mrs Lee Jong Lee, Mr & Mrs Desmond Lim and Dn & Mrs Oon Tik Koy. We celebrated our 2nd anniversary on 12 January 2008 at the home of Dn & Mrs Oon Tik Koy. The following are testimonies of the members for mutual encouragement. Desmond Lim I have learnt to set my affections on things which are eternal. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” (Colossians 3:2) As Christians we ought to behave ourselves as instructed in Ephesians 5:1-8. I like the small group, more time for fellowship. I hope the next book to study can be from the Old Testament to let the group know more about the history as in the group there might be some who don’t really understand the history. I learn that God is always ready to forgive our sins as the old nature in us tends to sin even at a young age. (Psalm 58:3) I try to apply what I learn at Bible Study at work, to do all things to the glory of God and not merely to please men; at home, to be more forbearing and forgiving and in church, to serve God heartily in whatever ministry I may be in. Thank God that through this Bible Study group, I was given the chance to lead and because of this leading, I need to dig into God’s Word deeper and has been blessed during the meditation of God’s Word in my preparation. Lim Pooi See I am learning to be a submissive wife, and this process continues. “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.” (Ephesians 5:22-23) I have learnt the lesson of forbearance. I like this small group, more time for fellowship. I hope the group can go on to Old Testament because as I read the Old Testament, I find many new things. My desire at work is to be more forgiving of others and be diligent in my job to glorify His Name. My desire at home is to be more patient to my husband and children. In all, my desire is to serve Him with all that I can. Oon Siew Heok It is with much joy and praise to our living God for our 2nd anniversary. This BS group enables me to know God’s Word deeper and have closer fellowship among the members. In the study of Galatians, Ephesians and Colossians, I am reminded of my Christian walk with God and His Word as a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Most of all, the fellowship and prayer sessions have given each of us a foretaste of heaven. Indeed, glory be to God. Amen. Mary Lee In these 2 years, I have learnt to walk in the Spirit, keeping close to God and to seek Him daily. I like this group for its size - small numbers but big in sharing and I feel comfortable. I learn that with God all things are possible – He is patient with me and blesses me abundantly out of Hs mercies. The lesson learnt is to lean upon Him, seek Him daily, be thankful, forgiving others and to show Christ’s love towards all. Lee Jong Lee Hebrews 10:31 “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” I learn that I have a wonderful and faithful God who guides my footsteps. Always to fear the Lord Jesus Christ. I find ease, comfort and no pressure in this Bible Study group. God is merciful, forgiving and also I learn not to make God angry. In application I want to learn more of God’s Word and that He is my source of comfort. All glory and praise to God. We have been together as a group for two years and have enjoyed the wonderful books from the Bible – namely, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and now Colossians. |
