“The goal of the church is to make resilient disciples formed in the image of Christ who stand firm against widespread cultural compromise and in the midst of trials and tragedies.” - @andrejosiah

In the final installment of understanding the state of the church, Ps. Andre shared about the importance of building and being resilient disciples. He reminded us that we are all called to be followers of Christ, and to push ourselves to hold on tightly to our faith, virtues and the word of God especially in the most dire of circumstances. Ps. Andre also highlighted that we as followers do not stumble into steadfastness - instead it has to be formed, tested and proven.

Ps. Andre also shared 3 points on being resilient disciples of Christ: to transform from dabbling to devotion, from information to practice, and from relevance to resilience. Let us be mindful as believers to reorient and reorganize our lives around God’s rhythm, plan and time.

"The role of the Church is not to build a bigger church with its own isolated culture, but to preach the gospel and make disciples who are formed, equipped, and sent out into the world.” - @andrejosiah


In the third instalment of understanding the state of the church, Ps. Andre shared about what it means to be a missional church, reminding us that the gospel is not an evacuation project, but a call to transfigure a lost and broken world. Breaking down Genesis 12:1-3, Ps. Andre highlighted that God’s promise to Abraham (and by extension the people of God) is that He will bless the world through His people. This adds gravity and emphasis to the purpose of the church - that we exist to be a blessing to the world, and to participate in God’s mission.

Ps. Andre shared 3 practical ways to participate in God’s mission - Standing Up Against Injustice, doing Meaningful Work, and Making Disciples of Christ. May we, in all that we do, apply a conscious filter to seek God’s kingdom first.

“What is the church? We normally think of it as a building, the architecture, or the Sunday experience. But it is more than that - the church is the people of God coming together.” - @andrejosiah

In our second week of exploring what it means to be the church, Ps. Andre focused on how the church is, at its core, the family of God. Rather than just being Sunday-centric, we are to move to becoming community-centric by being one body in Christ.

While we’re still unable to gather together to meet for Sunday service at this moment, let’s be encouraged to reach out and care for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, and be a family that loves and looks out for one another.

“Church isn’t supposed to be a place where few have their gifts on display, while the rest spectate. It is to be a place where everyone is equipped, empowered and deployed to bring the reality of God to our world.” - @andrejosiah

Ps. Andre shares his vision for our community and how we should purpose ourselves moving forward in his message on The State Of The Church. Drawing from Paul’s vision of a mature church in Ephesians 4, Ps. Andre called for us to grow in spiritual maturity, that we may each be equipped, empowered and deployed for the work of ministry. While our church remains apart physically, may we unify ourselves in spirit. Let us lean into God’s desire for us in this time of separation, and become worthy vessels that bring forth His will and do the works of His Kingdom.

“Remembering God’s story requires deliberate action.

Through continuous remembrance, we grow diligent and not complacent.” - @centuryeggtart

Ps. Janice concluded our Biblical Literacy series with a sermon on Practicing God’s Story Together.

She reminds us that even as we want God’s story to shape us, we need to continuously remember it through deliberate action of living it out, not only in our individual lives but as a community. We pray that you were encouraged by the word and challenged by the timely reminder of our calling as God’s people - to be an embodiment of God’s story to our world and channels of His grace that would invite others to be a part of this same story.

“The irony of our times is that the level of biblical literacy is declining amid the most access we have ever had to the Bible and the teachings of the Bible” - @centuryeggtart

Continuing with the series on Biblical Literacy, Ps. Janice spoke on the priority of God’s word - citing numerous instances in the Bible where we are told to follow and be doers of His word.

Ps. Janice also shared 5 practical tips to encourage us to pick up and sustain the habit of feasting on God’s word:

1. Purpose - understanding why we want to dive into His word

2. Plan - planning our study of the word, and planning to finish it

3. Physical copy - Investing in a good one!

4. Partner(s) - finding partners to journey with, and keep each other accountable

5. Prayer - having conversations with the Author, as He opens our eyes to His word

As we dive into scripture, let us also encourage those around us to persevere in the race of life; such that everyone will have the fires of passion burning in our hearts to feast on His word daily.

“Scripture is designed for us to burn with love for Jesus.” - @andoryuutam

Continuing with our series on Biblical Literacy, Andrew Tam spoke on the topic of Discovering Jesus in the End Times scripture, and gave 3 reasons as to why studying it is so important.

1. It reveals Jesus in all of His glory, and gives us a hope for the restoration of all things.

2. It prepares us for the end times.

3. It produces a yearning and mature bride for the second coming of Jesus.

As we read through the scriptures, we pray that the words we read will not just remain as text we know, but that our hearts be awakened by the revelation of Jesus!

“We can’t live the Christian life in our own strength - we need to look to what the cross accomplished for us; not only in taking away our sin but giving us the great compulsion of the Holy Spirit.” - @psbennyho

We had the privilege of having Pst Benny Ho join our online gathering from Perth to bring us God’s word. His sermon, When Revival Comes, delved into the signs of revival. Pst Benny reminded us that revival comes when we rediscover the power of the Holy Spirit, and is sustained by the word of God. He encouraged us to develop a stronger foundation of God’s word and greater dependence on the Holy Spirit so that we may become more like Christ: the end-goal of discipleship as believers.

Psalm 127 - Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to[a] those he loves.

The Daily is our humble attempt to bring a compelling alternative story to the endless barrage of information and news that we are exposed to. With a brand new episode every morning, we hope to accompany you on your commute to work or as you go about your day; plug in as we dive into scripture, reflect and posture ourselves in prayer. Our hope is that through this resource, you will be centered in God, His truth and peace.

Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Daily is our humble attempt to bring a compelling alternative story to the endless barrage of information and news that we are exposed to. With a brand new episode every morning, we hope to accompany you on your commute to work or as you go about your day; plug in as we dive into scripture, reflect and posture ourselves in prayer. Our hope is that through this resource, you will be centered in God, His truth and peace.