Summary:
Based on the description of the holy city and the city of Babylon in Revelation, teachings applicable to our lives today are drawn. Some examples:

• God’s servants shall have His name on their foreheads: Are others able to see that we belong to the Lord just by looking at us?
• The city of Babylon was beautiful: Will we also be enamoured with the world, or are we able to continue to hold on to our faith right to the very end?
• God cried out, “My people come out from her!” : God wants to be our Father. Are we willing to be children of God, to obey His words?

Summary:
Simple faith in God is foundational - to just believe in God for who He is, which is just His existence, and how He rewards those who diligently seek Him. Why is having a simple faith important and how does it help us?

1. Simple faith can lead us to the correct understanding of Scripture and a closer relationship with God
2. Simple faith in God can get us through trials and storms in life
3. Simple unwavering faith in God is what God requires of us

Summary:
Psalm 106 talks about the 8 kinds of sins the Israelites committed for our reflection.

1. When we come to a dead end in our life’s journey do we murmur against God or rely on Him?
2. In our life, do we murmur because we lack things to eat or because we’re greedy for more?
3. Do we rebel because the leaders do wrong or because we are jealous?
4. Will we exchange the glorious God for the image of an ox that eats grass?
5. Today do we listen to the words of men and lose faith, or the words of God and become strengthened in faith?
6. Although we may not have worshipped idols or committed physical acts of adultery, have we done so in our minds?
7. Do we have a part in the sin of others? We must preserve ourselves and not join the sins of others, getting stained just like Moses.
8. Today as we live along Gentiles, do we imitate their behaviour or that of Christ’s?

Summary:
Peter warned us that “the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour”. Why? Because he personally experienced it. Peter fell and denied Jesus not because he lacked faith, but because he was too sure of himself. The devil will target our vulnerable points and capitalise on our weaknesses to bring us down. Today let us take some time to reflect: What are the weaknesses in my faith?

Summary:
Pay attention to the development of our youths, because a church without strong/vibrant youths will fade over time. If we realise our children are a heritage from God, both in our households and in church, be clear not to squander it away; it must be nurtured. How?

1. Bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord + how? (read on!)
2. Teach our children the word of God diligently + how? (read on!)
3. Bring our children to church; don’t rob them of the opportunity to build their faith and make spiritual companions in Bible Camps
4. Even if the youths are not our blood children, are we just an instructor? Or do we have the heart of a father? (1 Cor 4:15)