• FOREWORD •
A Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ (Study of Second Corinthians) It feels like yesterday that we had just celebrated the dawn of the New Year. However, this Devotional Journal is a reminder that we are, in fact, entering the second quarter of 2014. If you are like me, three months into the ‘new’ year is all it takes for me to realize that a number of the ‘old’ issues and wrestlings I had in the past year(s) didn’t just go away because I am in a new year. The Apostle Paul’s description that we are but “jars of clay” is apt. What can you expect from “jars of clay” when they are but… just clay? There was a certain group in the Corinthian church that not only saw Paul as just “clay”, they were determined to help the church believe he was nothing but clay. The amazing thing is that Paul was unfussed about it. Instead, he admited he was but clay, and insisted that there’s something glorious about this clay: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7
Paul realized that God specializes in using “jars of clay” like him. That God would put the “treasure” of His Good News and His Gift into unimpressive, ordinary clay pots like Paul, is a revelation of His “all-surpassing power” that capitalizes on our commonness and even weaknesses, to bring glory to Himself. You are not alone if you feel like “jars of clay”. But as you take time to read and obey His Spirit through His Word, my prayer is that you may experience His “all-surpassing power” displaying His “treasure” in and through you! God’s Blessings,
Pastor Jimmy Boh i
• CONTENT •
...in this Devotional Journal. From Monday to Friday each week, you are encouraged to read and reflect on only one psalm and other suggested scripture passages for the week. Use your creativity to portion out the reading texts for the week as you anticipate the week’s schedule and pace. Please have your additional readings if need be. However, you are encourage to cultivate the discipline of meditating on the same psalm or passages daily, listening to the Holy Spirit’s invitation within you through any particular word, or verse, or phrase, drawing personal applications from it. In fact, the point of scriptural meditation is not so much to draw application, but to learn to dwell in God’s Presence. Let us not be satisfied with insight from God’s Word, but learn to dwell inside His Sanctuary. A sample journal entry is given on the next page. Record: Read the text and record down any particular verse(s) or word(s) or thought(s) that strikes you. Reflect: Write your thoughts on what God is impressing upon your heart. This could be thanksgivings or areas of obedience needed. Respond: Journal what you will do in response to God’s Word. This may include your application, own written prayers and resolutions. “But, ‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.’” 2 Corinthians 10:17
ii
Sample This is a sample journal entry.
. A Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ
January 2014
1, Wed
Study of 2 Corinthians
Week 1
Text: Exodus 3:1-6 Record: Moses saw the burning bush , and he was intrigue by the fact that “the bush does not burn up.” Then in verse 4, it is written : “When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush , ‘Moses! Moses!’”
Reflect: Nothing happens by chance. Moses had to lead the flock to the far side of the desert just to feed them . I can imagine the hassle and the inconveniences invol ved. But it was there that Moses saw the burning bush. When Moses became attentive to what he saw, God spoke!
Respond: Lord, how often I’ve missed the opportunity of hearing You speak, addressing me by name because I was so distracted by the demands and the desires of my life. I realized that You desires my attention , because You love me personally… Help me, O God, in this New Year to become more and more attentive to Your Presence, because You are already here among us. Emmanuel God, let me see You and hear You speak!
iii
• March/April 2014 •
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
2
March 2014
31, Mon
Week 14
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
1, Tue
Week 14
Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
3
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
4
April 2014
2, Wed
Week 14
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
3, Thu
Week 14
Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
5
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 143; Acts 9:19-31; Galatians 1:11-24 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
6
April 2014
4, Fri
Week 14
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
5-6, Sat-Sun
Week 14
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
7
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
8
. Additional Notes
6 April 2014 Week 14
0 Prayers & Answers
9
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
7, Mon
Week 15
Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
10
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
8, Tue
Week 15
Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
11
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
9, Wed
Week 15
Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
12
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
10, Thu
Week 15
Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
13
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
11, Fri Week 15
Text: Psalm 32; Acts 20:22-24; Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
14
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
12-13, Sat-Sun
Week 15
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
15
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
16
. Additional Notes
13 April 2014 Week 15
0 Prayers & Answers
17
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
18
April 2014
14, Mon
Week 16
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
15, Tue
Week 16
Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
19
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
20
April 2014
16, Wed
Week 16
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
17, Thu
Week 16
Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
21
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 56; Luke 24:13-33 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
22
April 2014
18, Fri Week 16
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
19-20, Sat-Sun
Week 16
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
23
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
24
. Additional Notes
20 April 2014 Week 16
0 Prayers & Answers
25
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
26
April 2014
21, Mon
Week 17
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
22, Tue
Week 17
Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
27
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
28
April 2014
23, Wed
Week 17
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
24, Thu
Week 17
Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
29
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 120; 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
30
April 2014
25, Fri Week 17
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
26-27, Sat-Sun
Week 17
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
31
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
32
. Additional Notes
27 April 2014 Week 17
0 Prayers & Answers
33
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
34
April 2014
28, Mon
Week 18
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
April 2014
29, Tue
Week 18
Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
35
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
36
April 2014
30, Wed
Week 18
• May 2014 •
0
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
1, Thu
Week 18
Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
39
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 121; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
40
May 2014
2, Fri
Week 18
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
3-4, Sat-Sun
Week 18
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
41
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
42
. Additional Notes
4 May 2014 Week 18
0 Prayers & Answers
43
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
44
May 2014
5, Mon
Week 19
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
6, Tue
Week 19
Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
45
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
46
May 2014
7, Wed
Week 19
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
8, Thu
Week 19
Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
47
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 122; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 4:10-13 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
48
May 2014
9, Fri
Week 19
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
10-11, Sat-Sun
Week 19
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
49
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
50
. Additional Notes
11 May 2014 Week 19
0 Prayers & Answers
51
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
52
May 2014
12, Mon
Week 20
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
13, Tue
Week 20
Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
53
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
54
May 2014
14, Wed
Week 20
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
15, Thu
Week 20
Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
55
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
56
May 2014
16, Fri Week 20
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
17-18, Sat-Sun
Week 20
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
57
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
58
. Additional Notes
18 May 2014 Week 20
0 Prayers & Answers
59
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
60
May 2014
19, Mon
Week 21
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
20, Tue
Week 21
Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
61
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
62
May 2014
21, Wed
Week 21
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
22, Thu
Week 21
Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
63
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
64
May 2014
23, Fri Week 21
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
24-25, Sat-Sun
Week 21
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
65
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
66
. Additional Notes
25 May 2014 Week 21
0 Prayers & Answers
67
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
68
May 2014
26, Mon
Week 22
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
27, Tue
Week 22
Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
69
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
70
May 2014
28, Wed
Week 22
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May 2014
29, Thu
Week 22
Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
71
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 125; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
72
May 2014
30, Fri Week 22
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
May/June 2014
31-1, Sat-Sun
Week 22
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
73
• June 2014 •
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
76
. Additional Notes
1 June 2014 Week 22
0 Prayers & Answers
77
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
78
June 2014
2, Mon
Week 23
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
June 2014
3, Tue
Week 23
Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
79
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
80
June 2014
4, Wed
Week 23
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
June 2014
5, Thu
Week 23
Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
81
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 126; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
82
June 2014
6, Fri
Week 23
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
June 2014
7-8, Sat-Sun
Week 23
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
83
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
84
. Additional Notes
8 June 2014 Week 23
0 Prayers & Answers
85
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
86
June 2014
9, Mon
Week 24
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
June 2014
10, Tue
Week 24
Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
87
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
88
June 2014
11, Wed
Week 24
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
June 2014
12, Thu
Week 24
Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
89
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
Text: Psalm 127; Psalm 128 Record:
Reflect:
Respond:
90
June 2014
13, Fri Week 24
. A Sincere & Pure Devotion to Christ ď ł Study of 2 Corinthians
June 2014
14-15, Sat-Sun
Week 24
Summary: What are some things that God has been revealing to me in this past week’s devotions? How am I responding to God in these aspects?
91
. Sermon Reflections Title: Text: Speaker:
92
. Additional Notes
15 June 2014 Week 24
0 Prayers & Answers
93
0
.
Copyright@2014
Leng Kwang Baptist Church 365 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259726 T: 67320738 E: lkec@lkbc.org.sg www.lkbc.org.sg
•