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  1. Tang Wei Ping

    By choosing to speak words of life, encouragement, & truth➡can create a harvest

    Proverbs 18:20 : A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Historical Context: In the ancient world, especially in Israel, words were seen as powerful and significant. There were no modern forms of communication like...
  2. Tang Wei Ping

    LORD God is not a distant or passive deity but is fully involved in our lives

    Psalm 18:14 : Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them. Historical Context: David wrote Psalm 18 after God delivered him from years of persecution and danger, especially from King Saul. In David’s time, storms with lightning and...
  3. Tang Wei Ping

    As followers of Christ, we are called to walk in His footsteps, valuing humility

    Proverbs 13:10 : Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Historical Context: In ancient Israel, relationships within the community and family were highly valued. Conflict and strife were often seen as destructive forces that tore apart the fabric of society...
  4. Tang Wei Ping

    LORD God does not give up on His people, even when we all have failed Him

    Nehemiah 1:9 : But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there. Historical Context: The...
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