Sunday, March 23, 2008

Feast of First Fruits 2008


This is the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. This is reputed to be the actual tomb where the body of Jesus was laid to rest for 3 days after His crucifixion.

And it is EMPTY today. Why? Cuz Jesus is RISEN! 

What is the significance of His resurrection?

The death of Jesus on Calvary was NOT an accident. Bible says it was planned BEFORE Adam was even made! God is omniscient. He knows the end from the beginning. Because of His great love & mercy, knowing full well that men would fall, God already ordained the salvation plan for humanity since the foundation of the world through Jesus Christ.

Therefore, the Cross was a VICTORY. It destroyed forever the power satan had over mankind. It also fully satisfied God's righteous judgement on sin. Jesus, the Lamb of God, carried upon Himself the sins of the world and was fully punished for us.

But how do we KNOW for SURE that God was completely satisfied with the payment for sins? Well, the Bible says:

He who was delivered over because of our transgressions, and was RAISED because of our JUSTIFICATION. 
(Rom 4:25)

Hallelujah!


AiPing's new friend, Helen. 


Once more, glad to see all the loved ones are gathered together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.


...except may be Evelyn. She was REALLY FOCUSED this morning trying to "solve/handle" some of the technical issues, I think.


Wonderful to see Professor Mark here whom I have not seen for a couple of weeks (or longer) ever since I started to attend Mandarin service more.


Or Jane - children's FAVOURITE auntie cuz she always pass out sweets!


Since I haven't seen pastor & Irene for a while too... are those new hair-do? Really nice. Pastor Kuek gave a simple yet powerful message this morning - 100% Christ centered.


These are definitely new hair-do...


And the Line Dancing presentation this morning had a really creative finish with this 3-D "human cross"!


The worship this morning was really anointed. More than a few times I just gotta stop shooting & be still to worship the Almighty God.


Here's AiPing been prayed for by Pastor.


Praise the Lord for this day, the Feast of First Fruits, foreordained since the foundation of the world, foretold in the Scripture thousands of years before the birth of Jesus, and fulfilled exactly on the appointed day.

"Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, 'My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure'
(Isa 46:9-10)

The awesomeness of God. And He is MY FATHER! Hallelujah!

For more pix, pls check out the Church's Blog.


A video slideshow of the service.

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