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Stay/Go: Why was the man born blind?

John 9:1-42

Rev. Julian Wong

Why was the man born blind? What is the most important question to ask? (vv. 9:1-7)

• The Crucial question: What does the man need?

• The Controversy begins: How was the man healed?

The Interactions and the Identity of Jesus (vv. 8-34)

The Neighbors The Pharisees

The Parents The Pharisees again

The Finale (vv. 35-41)

• Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and it is he who is speaking to you.”

Our Reflections:

• Who are the blind?

• Have we “seen” Jesus before? What are our stories? If we have seen Jesus, don’t act like we are blind

• Jesus is the Sent one and He sends us to proclaim that He is the Messiah, the Son of God.

• Are we the vessels of God or hindrances to God’s works by our presuppositions?

• Be the bold witnesses of God, don’t be afraid of being marginalized.

Worshipping God: Pattern

Psalm 150

Rev. Calvin Lam

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5 things we focus on personal & communal worship:

What ________________

Where ________________

Why ________________

How ________________

Who ________________

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The 4-fold worship Pattern

1. Gathering to praise

2. Hearing God’s Word to follow

3. Celebrating at the Table to remember

4. Sending out to serve

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The Dimension of Worship

Worshipping God: People

Ephesians 2:19-22 NIV

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Liturgy: The WORK of the People

Personal Worship VS Communal Worship

Our Communal Worship is integral to our faith because…

1. It awakens us to true reality: CHRIST IS OUR CORNERSTONE

2. It reminds us we are gathered as family: BUILT TOGETHER TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER

3. It calls us to responsibility: PASS ON OUR FAITH

Worshipping God: Power

Matthew 22:15-46

Rev. Ho-Ming J. Tsui

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important commandment.”

Matthew 22:37

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The Inner Life consists of the:

• Heart: The core of your desires

• Soul: The core of your devotion

• Mind: The core of your decisions

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What does it mean to love God with your soul, mind, heart?

1. The Essence of Worship: A New Allegiance (v. 15-22)

2. The Evidence of Worship: A Renewed Mind (v. 23-33)

3. The Effect of Worship: A Transformed Life (v. 34-40)

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Conclusion: A new Lord (v. 41-46)

Worshipping God: Presence

Pastor Kelly J. Tam

John 15:26-27, Luke 24:5-8

The work of the Holy Spirit does not change you, rather it reveals to you who you were created to be.

Worship is when we…

1. Enter the presence of God.

2. Remember the hope we have in Christ Jesus.

3. Sing songs that evoke emotions.

Stay/Go: Who is this Jesus?

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

John 7:1-20;40-46 NLT

Philippians 2: 5-18 NLT

John 5: 1-15; 31-39

John 4:1-54

John 3:22-36