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2026 Devotions Week 35 John 15

david tan — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:07:43 +0000

I AM THE VINEJohn 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” The focus of the gardener in this metaphor is fruit. Branches …

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2026 Devotions Week 34 John 10

david tan — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:33:47 +0000

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERDJohn 10 “The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” The …

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2026 Devotions Week 33 2 Thessalonians 3

david tan — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:26:28 +0000

THE SPIRIT OF GIVING2 Thessalonians 3 “We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.” It is easy to take Paul’s words …

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What does “obedience of faith” (Romans 1:5) mean?

david tan — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:46:49 +0000

I actually started to wonder what does “obedience of faith” (as found in Romans 1:5 ESV) means. I mean last time, I was taught by my Christian Fellowship during my college time that obedience is a consequence of our faith in Christ, but I still don’t know what it means. Because my view of obedience …

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2026 Devotions Week 32 2 Thessalonians 2 and 3

david tan — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:17:37 +0000

ENGENDERING SPIRITUAL GROWTH2 Thessalonians 2 and 3 “So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.” As a missionary, Paul was involved in the ministry of the Gospel and this involves sharing the Gospel to those who have …

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Reflection on Psalm 106 (Week 31, 2026)

david tan — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:54:07 +0000

Well, in these times when I am reflecting on the Word I am often made aware of my shortcomings, but rarely during worship. Not that I enter into the Sanctuary arrogant. They forgot;they gave in to their cravings;they put God to the test;they grwe envious;they sought a tangible god;they took God’s blessing for granted;they tried …

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2026 Devotions Week 31 Psalm 106

david tan — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:42:58 +0000

WORSHIPPsalm 106 “Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord or fully declare his praise? Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.” Instead of reading this as the Psalmist emphasising that God is so wonderful that no one is able to fully declare his praise, I first read it …

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Does God abandon us?

david tan — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:41:27 +0000

“We always talk of his love and his kindness but the reality is that our sin will meet his anger and judgement. We never know if we are in God’s good books or his bad books. And we never know when he actually lets go of our hand as we walk through life. It frightens …

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2026 Devotions Week 30 Psalm 105

david tan — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:00:05 +0000

WORSHIPPsalm 105 “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek …

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2026 Devotions Week 29 Psalm 104

david tan — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:39:24 +0000

WORSHIPPsalm 104 “How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all;” As someone who has survived the global pandemic of 2020, I am in awe of the human body that God has created. Not only are our bodies able to renew and repair itself, we also have an in-built defence system that …

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