God bless Nai Kyn and Yoke Teen's marriage as they celebrate their 3rd Wedding Anniversary today - 5 June 2007.
Best wishes,
From BUC.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
BUC Boot Camp 2007 - Session 5
THE YEAR OF THE LORD'S FAVOUR
The Year of Rest
Leviticus 25 - A Year of Rest
Sabbatical Year
(Lev 25:1-7, Deut 15:1-11, Ex 23:10-11)
A year of rest for the land of Israel. To be uncultivated for one year.
The wild produce of the land was for the poor.
Brought in release and rest, and was a time when the poor benefited.
Ancient Israel was an agricultural society. So the stipulations would be especially meaningful to the people.
The Year of Jubilee (every 50th Year)
Like the sabbatical year, the land was to be rested or released from work.
God promised to abundantly bless Israel in the 6th year so that there would be enough food for 3 years till the new harvest year.
(Lev 25:18-22)
The Year of Release
The Sabbatical Year
(Ex 21:1-6, Deut 15:1-6, 12-18)
All debts were to be cancelled (interest + capital).
Removed the yoke of bondage to labour. Instead of human effort to get greater wealth, Israel rested for a full year and used up her provisions.
By the 8th year, all Israel would start from zero base together. Creates compassion and desire to look after others’ interests rather than just oneself’s.
The lesson was that all things now bound will be released.
The Year of Jubilee
(Lev 25:13-17,23-55)
The land was released from all ownership free of charge and returned to its original owner (Josh 18-19).
If families had to sell the land it would remain their everlasting inheritance by reverting back to their ownership on Jubilee.
In the Sabbath Year all debts were cancelled. But in Jubilee, slaves were released so that they could return to take possession of they allotted inheritance. Their original inheritance was restored by God!
The Promises of Jubilee
• Rest from ceaseless labour and striving.
• God will abundantly provide for our needs.
• Security comes from God NOT ourselves.
• God cares for and watches over the poor.
• All debts and past mistakes are cancelled.
• All are equal in God’s eyes.
• Total release from slavery.
• FORFEITED DESTINIES ARE RESTORED!
Luke 4:14-21
The Year of the Lord’s Favour
Refers to the full Jubilee through Christ.
It includes:
• The anointing of God’s Spirit
• Good news to the poor
• Freedom for the captives
• Recovery of sight for the blind
• Release for the oppressed
Good News to the Poor and Outcast
• The feeding of the 4,000 and 5,000
(Mat 15:29-39, Luke 9:10-17).
• The forgiveness of sins for the prostitutes and tax collectors (Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10).
• The forgiveness of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11).
• The healing of the Canaanite woman’s daughter (Mat 15:21-28).
• The ministry to the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4).
Release for the Captives & Oppressed
• The healing of the blind, the deaf, the lepers, the crippled and the paralysed.
• Deliverance from the demon that was mute (Luke 11:14).
• The healing of the woman with the issue of blood (Mat 9:18-22).
• The healing of the crippled woman, …this daughter of Abraham whom satan has kept bound for 18 long years [has been] set free… (Luke 13:10-17)
Forfeited Destinies are Restored
• The healing of the demoniac …the man was sitting there, dressed and in his right mind… Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you… (Mk 5:1-20).
• The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32).
• The forgiveness and restoration of Peter (John 21:15-19).
• Saul’s conversion and transformation into the Apostle Paul (Acts 9).
The Anointing of God’s Spirit
• Authority and Participation in God’s salvific work – the sending out of the 72 disciples (Luke 10).
• The Great Commission to the Church
(Mat 28:18-20, Mk 16:15-20).
• The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) – the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit came.
• Book of Acts – the Church demonstrated the authority and power of God. The Church continued the ministry of Jesus.
The Year of the Lord’s Favour
• There is Rest and Release for the weary and the oppressed.
• God gives His authority and anointing.
• God will abundantly provide for our needs.
• God cares for and watches over the poor.
• All debts and past mistakes are cancelled.
• God heals and restores.
• God gives total release from all slavery.
• FORFEITED DESTINIES ARE RESTORED!
Personal Response
• Declare and affirm that GOD is your ONLY security and provider.
• Repent of all your sins and ask Jesus to cleanse you completely.
• Choose to receive ALL the promises and blessings of Jubilee through Christ – rest, release, breaking of bondages, provision, authority, anointing, restoration of destiny…
• Choose to fulfil God’s destiny for your life – to be a channel of God’s blessing and favour to your family, friends, colleagues, church and community [call them out by name].
Pray for Bandar Utama Chapel
• Ask God to completely transform BUC into harvest warriors for God’s Kingdom.
• Pray for BUC to have a new anointing, new authority, new zeal and new passion to fufil God’s destiny.
• Ask God to anoint BUC with the Spirit of the Lord to continue the ministry of Christ:
– Preach good news and minister to the poor
– Set the spiritual captives and prisoners free
– Heal the sick and deliver the demon-possessed
– Announce the Year of the Lord’s Favour
The Year of Rest
Leviticus 25 - A Year of Rest
Sabbatical Year
(Lev 25:1-7, Deut 15:1-11, Ex 23:10-11)
A year of rest for the land of Israel. To be uncultivated for one year.
The wild produce of the land was for the poor.
Brought in release and rest, and was a time when the poor benefited.
Ancient Israel was an agricultural society. So the stipulations would be especially meaningful to the people.
The Year of Jubilee (every 50th Year)
Like the sabbatical year, the land was to be rested or released from work.
God promised to abundantly bless Israel in the 6th year so that there would be enough food for 3 years till the new harvest year.
(Lev 25:18-22)
The Year of Release
The Sabbatical Year
(Ex 21:1-6, Deut 15:1-6, 12-18)
All debts were to be cancelled (interest + capital).
Removed the yoke of bondage to labour. Instead of human effort to get greater wealth, Israel rested for a full year and used up her provisions.
By the 8th year, all Israel would start from zero base together. Creates compassion and desire to look after others’ interests rather than just oneself’s.
The lesson was that all things now bound will be released.
The Year of Jubilee
(Lev 25:13-17,23-55)
The land was released from all ownership free of charge and returned to its original owner (Josh 18-19).
If families had to sell the land it would remain their everlasting inheritance by reverting back to their ownership on Jubilee.
In the Sabbath Year all debts were cancelled. But in Jubilee, slaves were released so that they could return to take possession of they allotted inheritance. Their original inheritance was restored by God!
The Promises of Jubilee
• Rest from ceaseless labour and striving.
• God will abundantly provide for our needs.
• Security comes from God NOT ourselves.
• God cares for and watches over the poor.
• All debts and past mistakes are cancelled.
• All are equal in God’s eyes.
• Total release from slavery.
• FORFEITED DESTINIES ARE RESTORED!
Luke 4:14-21
The Year of the Lord’s Favour
Refers to the full Jubilee through Christ.
It includes:
• The anointing of God’s Spirit
• Good news to the poor
• Freedom for the captives
• Recovery of sight for the blind
• Release for the oppressed
Good News to the Poor and Outcast
• The feeding of the 4,000 and 5,000
(Mat 15:29-39, Luke 9:10-17).
• The forgiveness of sins for the prostitutes and tax collectors (Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10).
• The forgiveness of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11).
• The healing of the Canaanite woman’s daughter (Mat 15:21-28).
• The ministry to the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4).
Release for the Captives & Oppressed
• The healing of the blind, the deaf, the lepers, the crippled and the paralysed.
• Deliverance from the demon that was mute (Luke 11:14).
• The healing of the woman with the issue of blood (Mat 9:18-22).
• The healing of the crippled woman, …this daughter of Abraham whom satan has kept bound for 18 long years [has been] set free… (Luke 13:10-17)
Forfeited Destinies are Restored
• The healing of the demoniac …the man was sitting there, dressed and in his right mind… Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you… (Mk 5:1-20).
• The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32).
• The forgiveness and restoration of Peter (John 21:15-19).
• Saul’s conversion and transformation into the Apostle Paul (Acts 9).
The Anointing of God’s Spirit
• Authority and Participation in God’s salvific work – the sending out of the 72 disciples (Luke 10).
• The Great Commission to the Church
(Mat 28:18-20, Mk 16:15-20).
• The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) – the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit came.
• Book of Acts – the Church demonstrated the authority and power of God. The Church continued the ministry of Jesus.
The Year of the Lord’s Favour
• There is Rest and Release for the weary and the oppressed.
• God gives His authority and anointing.
• God will abundantly provide for our needs.
• God cares for and watches over the poor.
• All debts and past mistakes are cancelled.
• God heals and restores.
• God gives total release from all slavery.
• FORFEITED DESTINIES ARE RESTORED!
Personal Response
• Declare and affirm that GOD is your ONLY security and provider.
• Repent of all your sins and ask Jesus to cleanse you completely.
• Choose to receive ALL the promises and blessings of Jubilee through Christ – rest, release, breaking of bondages, provision, authority, anointing, restoration of destiny…
• Choose to fulfil God’s destiny for your life – to be a channel of God’s blessing and favour to your family, friends, colleagues, church and community [call them out by name].
Pray for Bandar Utama Chapel
• Ask God to completely transform BUC into harvest warriors for God’s Kingdom.
• Pray for BUC to have a new anointing, new authority, new zeal and new passion to fufil God’s destiny.
• Ask God to anoint BUC with the Spirit of the Lord to continue the ministry of Christ:
– Preach good news and minister to the poor
– Set the spiritual captives and prisoners free
– Heal the sick and deliver the demon-possessed
– Announce the Year of the Lord’s Favour
BUC Boot Camp 2007 - Session 4
CARRIERS OF GOD'S GLORY
The Glory of God is:
(a) The visible sign of the Greatness of God
(b) A clear sign of the Presence of God
(c) The very person of God Himself
Old Testament Carrier of God’s Glory
The Ark of the Covenant (Exod 25:10-22)
- A visible sign that God was dwelling in Israel's midst.
- Had a covering lid, called the Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat.
- Exodus 40:34-35
- 1 Samuel 5:1-4 – a power encounter.
Objects Contained in the Ark (Heb 9:4-5)
(1) Stone Tablets of the Covenant
(2) Aaron’s Staff that Budded
(3) Gold Jar of Manna
(4) Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat
(1) Stone Tablets of the Covenant
- The 10 Commandments. The Laws of God.
- All authority and power are in the hands of God.
- Represent the justice and judgements of God.
(2) Aaron’s Staff that Budded
- Numbers 16 to 17
- Represents Jesus’ Priestly Authority and Jesus’ Resurrection.
(3) Gold Jar of Manna
- Points to Christ, the Bread of eternal life. If any believe in Him, they will never die.
(4) Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat
- The Mercy Seat was placed above the Stone Tablets.
God sees the blood and the Mercy Seat before He sees the Law (the Stone Tablets).
- Mercy triumphs over judgement [James 2:13]
The Throne of Judgement is transformed into the Throne of Grace.
New Testament Carrier of God’s Glory
Implications For Believers
The Glory of God is:
(a) The visible sign of the Greatness of God
(b) A clear sign of the Presence of God
(c) The very person of God Himself
Old Testament Carrier of God’s Glory
The Ark of the Covenant (Exod 25:10-22)
- A visible sign that God was dwelling in Israel's midst.
- Had a covering lid, called the Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat.
- Exodus 40:34-35
- 1 Samuel 5:1-4 – a power encounter.
Objects Contained in the Ark (Heb 9:4-5)
(1) Stone Tablets of the Covenant
(2) Aaron’s Staff that Budded
(3) Gold Jar of Manna
(4) Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat
(1) Stone Tablets of the Covenant
- The 10 Commandments. The Laws of God.
- All authority and power are in the hands of God.
- Represent the justice and judgements of God.
(2) Aaron’s Staff that Budded
- Numbers 16 to 17
- Represents Jesus’ Priestly Authority and Jesus’ Resurrection.
(3) Gold Jar of Manna
- Points to Christ, the Bread of eternal life. If any believe in Him, they will never die.
(4) Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat
- The Mercy Seat was placed above the Stone Tablets.
God sees the blood and the Mercy Seat before He sees the Law (the Stone Tablets).
- Mercy triumphs over judgement [James 2:13]
The Throne of Judgement is transformed into the Throne of Grace.
New Testament Carrier of God’s Glory
- The Church is God’s representative.
- Christians are the carriers of God’s glory.
- 1 Cor 3:16-17
- You are a LIVING carrier, created by God, made in His Image.
Implications For Believers
- You are the Temple of God. The NT Ark of the Covenant.
- You have the ministry of mercy and forgiveness.
- You are God’s Chosen Priesthood bringing healing and wholeness to others.
- You bring the Gospel’s power encounter to break strongholds and set the prisoner free.
BUC Boot Camp 2007 - Session 3
A COVENANTAL GOD
Key Bible references:
Genesis 3
Galatians 3:8
The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: "All nations will be blessed through you."
Joel 2
1 Corinthians 12
Key Points:
The Abrahamic Covenant.
As we have received blessings from God, let us be a blessing unto others.
Keep the Covenant.
Key Bible references:
Genesis 3
Galatians 3:8
The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: "All nations will be blessed through you."
Joel 2
1 Corinthians 12
Key Points:
The Abrahamic Covenant.
As we have received blessings from God, let us be a blessing unto others.
Keep the Covenant.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Blessed 35th Birthday to GG Leader
Seng Chor, our beloved GG Leader celebrated his 35th Birthday on 3 June 2007.
Happy and Blessed birthday!
Best wishes,
The Lord's Army - BUC.
Happy and Blessed birthday!
Best wishes,
The Lord's Army - BUC.
Friday, June 1, 2007
BUC Boot Camp 2007 - Session 2
A LIFE OF HUMILITY
Psalm 131
David’s Life
• Patient
• Endured persecution
• Not corrupted by wealth or power
• Made mistakes but always repented
Saul and David
Major Differences (Saul vs David)
Saul - Corrupted by Power (1 Sam 22)
David - Remained Uncorrupted (1 Chr 28-29)
Saul - Poor Relationship, Real Relationship (1 Sam 15)
David - False Repentance Real Repentance (1 Samuel 12, 1 Chr 28)
Saul - Died in Disgrace (1 Samuel 31)
David - Finished Well (“A man after God’s heart”)
Wrong Definition – Not Humility
Poor self-image
Low self-esteem
Lack of self-confidence
Being fearful and afraid
Not daring to succeed
(Living a life of failure)
Biblical Definition
Acknowledging that God is the Giver of all things…
…and that your time, talents and treasure belong to God…
…and therefore your life, work and ministry are to be used FOR GOD’S GLORY
A Humble Person Can Be: - For God’s Glory
Gifted and Talented
Confident
Successful
Prosperous
A Strong Leader
Accomplish great things
Like A Weaned Child (v2)
• Is independent yet still relies on his mother
• David (king and mighty warrior) humbly relied on God
• We must humbly rely on God, whether CEO, General, Ruler, Lecturer, Secretary or Student…
Biblical Humility
We acknowledge that everything we have comes from God…
…and is to be used FOR GOD!
Psalm 131
David’s Life
• Patient
• Endured persecution
• Not corrupted by wealth or power
• Made mistakes but always repented
Saul and David
| Similarities | Saul | David |
| Chosen by God and began humbly | 1 Samuel 9 | 1 Samuel 16 |
| Anointed by God’s Spirit | 1 Samuel 10 | 1 Samuel 16 |
| Started well | 1 Samuel 11 | 1 Samuel 17 |
| Sinner against God, Punished by God | 1 Samuel 15 & 28 | 2 Samuel 11, 12 & 15 |
Major Differences (Saul vs David)
Saul - Corrupted by Power (1 Sam 22)
David - Remained Uncorrupted (1 Chr 28-29)
Saul - Poor Relationship, Real Relationship (1 Sam 15)
David - False Repentance Real Repentance (1 Samuel 12, 1 Chr 28)
Saul - Died in Disgrace (1 Samuel 31)
David - Finished Well (“A man after God’s heart”)
Wrong Definition – Not Humility
Poor self-image
Low self-esteem
Lack of self-confidence
Being fearful and afraid
Not daring to succeed
(Living a life of failure)
Biblical Definition
Acknowledging that God is the Giver of all things…
…and that your time, talents and treasure belong to God…
…and therefore your life, work and ministry are to be used FOR GOD’S GLORY
A Humble Person Can Be: - For God’s Glory
Gifted and Talented
Confident
Successful
Prosperous
A Strong Leader
Accomplish great things
Like A Weaned Child (v2)
• Is independent yet still relies on his mother
• David (king and mighty warrior) humbly relied on God
• We must humbly rely on God, whether CEO, General, Ruler, Lecturer, Secretary or Student…
Biblical Humility
We acknowledge that everything we have comes from God…
…and is to be used FOR GOD!
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