Closer Day By Day

Bible Passage:  John 4 As of all the chapters in the Gospels, today’s chapter is chockfull of precious teachings from the words and actions of the Lord Jesus. What we shall do, however, is to have a quick sharing based on the central teaching recorded in verse 24: God is Spirit, and those who worship [...]

Bible Passage: John 1 Today, after journeying with the apostles through their epistles, we return to the Gospels and dive into another recount of the Lord Jesus’ work on earth. As we start on the Gospel according to John, let me share some background information about this Gospel then proceed to share a little about [...]

Do you recall Jesus’ triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem, surrounded by a mob of people waving palm branches and shouting ‘Hosanna in the highest’? (Mt 21: 8-9; Mark 11:8-10; John 12:13) Jesus’ popularity at that moment was due in part to the many miracles and healings He performed – especially that of Lazarus’ [...]

Even as His life drew nearer each day to its close, Jesus wasted no time dallying or brooding. He spent the last few precious moments of His life with His disciples and praying for the believers. He deftly went about His business encouraging, admonishing, warning and constantly explaining the truth to His disciples. Let us [...]

Bible Passage: John 13-15 The author of this book whom many have deduced to be the Apostle John himself, tells us a little more about his relationship with Jesus. He was ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved‘ (John 13:23). How blessed it is for us today if we can say the same of ourselves! Does God [...]

May the Lord show His mercy upon you; May the light of His presence be your guide : May He guard you and uphold you; May His Spirit be ever by your side. When you sleep, may His angels watch over you; When you wake, may He fill you with His grace : May you [...]

Have you ever had moments of loneliness when you felt unloved, displaced and dismissed? When you tried your best to reach out to someone but they shunned you? When you were passionate about a cause but no one seemed to be standing with you or worse still start ridiculing you? When you do good but [...]

Jesus Christ continues His ministry on earth tirelessly. In John chapters 5 and 6, we see the number of people following Him growing. At the same time, we also hear some voices of opposition to His work and ways. Bible Passage:  John 5-6 As I read these two chapters, I can’t help but feel that [...]

John 3, 4 If there is hunger, there is food. If there is curiosity there is knowledge. If there is desire for something beyond this world, there must be something beyond this world. I gave in, and admitted that God was God. C.S. Lewis Bible Passage:  John 3-4 The Gospel of John, as with the [...]

Today we open a brand new book for our bible reading – The Gospel According to John. John, the writer of this book is assumed to be the beloved of Jesus. For 3 years, John lived, observed the workings of, and interacted with Jesus. In his writings, John faithfully recorded Jesus’ ministry with focus on [...]