Hello! Welcome to the blog of QLCYF :D We are the children of God gathered in the church of QUEESTOWN LUTHERAN CHURCH for fellowship every 2nd and 4th sunday of the month from 1:30pm to 4:00pm :D

Jan
Marcus Ong - 11/01/1989M
Zhang Yuan - 22/01/1985
Feb Lir Wei Yao (CM) - 01/02/1980
He Ting Ting - 12/02/86
Rui Hang - 15/02/97
Liang Yu Qian - 16/02/1990

Mar
Gu Di Chao - 09/03/1987
Xiang Yu - 09/03

Apr
Luther Ngiam (CM) - 04/04/1983
Zhang Yue Sha - 04/04/1987
Joycelyn Liaw - 09/04/1988
Liu Jing - 09/04
Hwong Meng Jet (AL) - 30/04/1974

May
Lir Wei Liang (AL) - 07/05/1973
Daniel Chang - 07/05
Li Qian Qian - 08/05/1987
ZhouJuan - 13/05/1985
Jin Shun Mei - 23/05/1987
Michelle Ong - 26/05/1990

Jun
Cliff Lee - 03/06/1988
FuHan - 04/06/93

Jul
Julynn - 06/07/1983
Priscilla Lee - 07/07/1991
Yong Kin Shin (AL) - 12/07/1972
Hu Xiao Ling (CM) - 15/07/1984
Yu Qing - 20/07/1987

Aug
Winnie Tan - 01/08/1995
Toh Chun Kit (CM) - 05/08/1980
Fan Xiu Lan - 08/08/1985
Lir Hui Qing (AL) - 11/08/1974
Luo Jia Qi - 16/08/1994
Wang Rui - 29/08/1987
Zhang Jing - 30/08/1988

Sep
Wong Yang Kai - 04/09/1984
Li Hui - 13/09/1986
Wang Shan Ni - 20/09/1985
Minnie Tan - 24/09/1992
Kenny Lee - 29/09/1984
Tang Hong Yan - 29/09/1986

Oct
Magdalene - 09/10
Wong Lee Yoon - 18/10/198x

Nov
Tian Xiang - 06/11
Dong SiJi - 29/11/96

Dec
Qiao Yan Li - 07/12/1988
Fang Ying Jun - 17/12/1986
Yunxin - 30/12/93
Zhuang Li Bin - 31/12/1985
* AL - Adult Leader * CM - Committee Member

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Inspiration: DayBefore!Misery

¹ Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. ² A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. ³ Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ⁴ which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. This ark contained the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ⁵ Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

⁶ When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry. ⁷ But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. ⁸ The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning. ⁹ This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper. ¹⁰ They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings—external regulations applying until the time of the new order.

The Blood of Christ

¹¹ But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here,^a]">[a] he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. ¹² He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining^b]">[b] eternal redemption. ¹³ The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. ¹⁴ How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death,^c]">[c] so that we may serve the living God!

¹⁵ For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.
-(New International Version, ©2010) from Biblegateway.com

So from verse 1- 3, it talks about the tabernacle that was designed at the old testament days. Where it was created by human mans after Moses led the Israelite out of Egypt. The purpose of having the tabernacle at that time was to show God's present with His people - and hence provide Israelite a sense of security and assurance. At Exodus 25:8 shows the purpose of the tabernacle.

And from verse 6- 7, it tells us that only the high priest can enter the Most Holy Place. And it also says that, whenever that the high priest enter he must shed blood. And by shedding blood, it means that the high priest commit the sins that he and his people have made to God. This implies that the Israelite have to wait for a year to let the high priest redeem their sins. God is smart in using this way as when the Israelite sees the blood and dying animals, it will be a constant reminder for them not to sin.

However, from verse 8 - 9, it says that the sacrifice made by the high priest is still not sufficient as every year he still would have to go in to the Most Holy place to offer blood as sacrifice for all the sins committed.

So to have an eternal solution to this problem, here comes Jesus. From verse 11-12 it says that Christ came as the high priest and sacrifice with His own blood. This is a more perfect and powerful high priest compared to the high priest mentioned in verse 6 - 7. And if you look back at verse 3, remember there is a thick curtain that separates the Holy place from the Most Holy place. This thick curtain, in the older days in the tabernacle, implies the separation of human from God.

But however in Mark 15:38, when Jesus died on the cross. The curtain of the temple (which is the tabernacle) was torn from head to bottom. Take note that it is head to bottom, and it is a very thick curtain. It was torn from head to bottom, shows that it is not torn by man and neither could man tear in by hand as it is so thick. This is a miracle that God has made. And also the torn curtain shows that the connection between God and Human is reconnected.

Human is no longer separated from God. And through the blood of Christ, we are able to talk to God, go to church and know God. This is a privilege bought at a high price, the blood of God's only son, and therefore prayer though it's small and seem insignificant, still we must cherish the opportunity for us to pray. So don't moan and groan when people appoint you to pray, instead cherish it and thank our Lord Jesus for this opportunity to do so!

A verse to remember after reading this:

15For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.

Hope that you all will learn much from this sharing I've made. God bless you all (: And have a blessed week ahead.

Love,
Winnie.

¹ Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. ² A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. ³ Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ⁴ which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. This ark contained the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ⁵ Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

⁶ When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry. ⁷ But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. ⁸ The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning. ⁹ This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper. ¹⁰ They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings—external regulations applying until the time of the new order.

The Blood of Christ

¹¹ But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here,^a]">[a] he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. ¹² He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining^b]">[b] eternal redemption. ¹³ The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. ¹⁴ How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death,^c]">[c] so that we may serve the living God!

¹⁵ For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.
-(New International Version, ©2010) from Biblegateway.com

So from verse 1- 3, it talks about the tabernacle that was designed at the old testament days. Where it was created by human mans after Moses led the Israelite out of Egypt. The purpose of having the tabernacle at that time was to show God's present with His people - and hence provide Israelite a sense of security and assurance. At Exodus 25:8 shows the purpose of the tabernacle.

And from verse 6- 7, it tells us that only the high priest can enter the Most Holy Place. And it also says that, whenever that the high priest enter he must shed blood. And by shedding blood, it means that the high priest commit the sins that he and his people have made to God. This implies that the Israelite have to wait for a year to let the high priest redeem their sins. God is smart in using this way as when the Israelite sees the blood and dying animals, it will be a constant reminder for them not to sin.

However, from verse 8 - 9, it says that the sacrifice made by the high priest is still not sufficient as every year he still would have to go in to the Most Holy place to offer blood as sacrifice for all the sins committed.

So to have an eternal solution to this problem, here comes Jesus. From verse 11-12 it says that Christ came as the high priest and sacrifice with His own blood. This is a more perfect and powerful high priest compared to the high priest mentioned in verse 6 - 7. And if you look back at verse 3, remember there is a thick curtain that separates the Holy place from the Most Holy place. This thick curtain, in the older days in the tabernacle, implies the separation of human from God.

But however in Mark 15:38, when Jesus died on the cross. The curtain of the temple (which is the tabernacle) was torn from head to bottom. Take note that it is head to bottom, and it is a very thick curtain. It was torn from head to bottom, shows that it is not torn by man and neither could man tear in by hand as it is so thick. This is a miracle that God has made. And also the torn curtain shows that the connection between God and Human is reconnected.

Human is no longer separated from God. And through the blood of Christ, we are able to talk to God, go to church and know God. This is a privilege bought at a high price, the blood of God's only son, and therefore prayer though it's small and seem insignificant, still we must cherish the opportunity for us to pray. So don't moan and groan when people appoint you to pray, instead cherish it and thank our Lord Jesus for this opportunity to do so!

A verse to remember after reading this:

15For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.

Hope that you all will learn much from this sharing I've made. God bless you all (: And have a blessed week ahead.

Love,
Winnie.

HELLO!

1. Importance of Prayer.