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Acacia Mission, Singapore (2026)

26/08/2026

Jeremiah 31–33 completed ✅.
The nation of Israel was in a very bleak situation. Politically, Judah and Jerusalem had been devastated by the Babylonian Empire around 587 BC; they were living as a subjugated and exiled people. Spiritually, they felt God had abandoned them; the Temple—the symbol of God’s presence—lay in ruins. They had reached the depths of despair—there was no light or hope.
Yet, in the midst of that darkness, God spoke to Jeremiah about a miraculous promise and restoration.
Theologians refer to Jeremiah 31–33 as the "Book of Consolation"—comfort for God’s people who were in the depths of despair. Amidst political and spiritual ruin, God declared:
✅1. He loves with an everlasting love—a love not dependent on human worthiness.
✅2. He establishes a new covenant—His law is written on the heart, not on stone.
✅3. He promises restoration—forgiveness, healing, and abundant blessing.
✅4. He sends the Righteous Branch—restoration through the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Reflections for our Christian faith:
✅1. God’s love is eternal and unconditional. Even when we fail, God continues to love us.
✅2. God transforms the heart, not merely behavior. True faith springs from inner transformation, not outward conformity.
✅3. Trust in God’s promises even in the midst of ruin. Just as Jeremiah purchased land amidst the devastation, we are called to have faith in the future God has promised.
✅4. God is the source of true hope. No situation is too dark for God to restore.
✅5. We must extend the forgiveness we have received. Just as God forgives us, we must forgive others.
✅6. A call to consider future generations. We not only live for the present, but for the future of our children and grandchildren.

24/08/2026

Jeremiah 28–30 completed ✅.
Throughout his more than 40 years of ministry, Jeremiah never enjoyed a time of popularity. On the contrary, he was hated, persecuted, ostracized, and even imprisoned several times. Yet, amidst the bitterness of his ministry, God remained with him and revealed His powerful word.
We, too, must undertake a spiritual journey like Jeremiah’s:
✅. Jeremiah 28: STRUGGLE—contending against false prophets and popular lies.
Imagine a doctor telling a patient, "You’re fine; no surgery is needed," even though lab results indicate a malignant tumor. That doctor might sound pleasant, but he is endangering his patient's life. Hananiah was like that; he fed the nation of Israel sweet lies, whereas Jeremiah delivered the truth—bitter, yet life-saving.
✅. Jeremiah 29: PATIENCE—living in exile, which means existing in an uncomfortable zone while remaining productive and praying for one's enemies.
Consider a student accepted into a university abroad. He must live in a foreign land for four years. If he constantly laments his fate and refuses to learn the local language, he will be miserable. But if he builds relationships, learns the culture, and studies diligently, those four years will pass with blessing. He cannot run away, but he can live productively right where he has been placed (Jeremiah 29:11).
✅. Jeremiah 30: HOPE—trusting in God’s plan for peace and well-being, even when a promise of restoration seems to offer no future. Jeremiah 30 serves as a "book of comfort," shining like a light amidst the darkness.
Have you ever been in a pitch-black room? You couldn't see a thing. But when someone lights a small candle, the entire room becomes visible. Chapter 30 is that candle. After 29 chapters filled with storms and threats, God ignites a flame of hope. Restoration is not a mere dream—it is a divine certainty.

Reflections for our Christian faith:
✅1. Do not be afraid to be different. If God’s truth conflicts with the voice of the majority, stand firm on God’s Word.
✅2. Build and thrive right where you have been placed. Do not waste your energy merely lamenting the past or dwelling on "what ifs."
✅3. Pray for those who make your life difficult. This is the true test of faith. When we pray for the well-being of the "Babylon" around us, we are emulating Christ Himself.
✅4. Hold fast to God’s promises during difficult times.
✅5. Do not let despair extinguish your faith.

21/08/2026

Jeremiah 21-23 done ✅.
We live in times full of uncertainty. Many people ask, "Where was God when we were in trouble?" The same question was asked by King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, when the Babylonian troops besieged Jerusalem around 588-586 BC. In his desperation, he sent a messenger to the prophet Jeremiah to ask God for guidance.

In Jeremiah 21-23, God speaks of judgment on evil kings, false prophets, but also gives the promise of hope through the "just Branch of David."

Some things we can get from this reading:
1. Allah is a fair Judge, because He cannot be deceived by religious rituals; He demands true repentance and justice.
2. Sometimes God's way is an unreasonable way for humans, and "surrendering" is the way of life for Judah. Likewise, we often have to let go of our pride and logic to submit to God's will.
3. Leaders have a big responsibility, because in time they will be held accountable by God.
4. Behind the judgment, there is the promise of restoration through Christ, the righteous Root of David.

Reflection for our Christian faith:
1. Don't rely on the past. God demands repentance in the present. Past spiritual experiences are not enough to save us from the present consequences of sin.
2. We must choose to obey, even if it means "surrendering" to His will.
3. Test every teaching with God's word. The false prophet said "Peace, peace!" even though there is no peace.
4. Hope in Christ, who rules with justice and righteousness forever.

20/08/2026

Jeremiah 18–20 done ✅.
God teaches truth through three very vivid symbolic actions: the parable of the potter (Jeremiah 18), the breaking of the flask (Jeremiah 19), and Jeremiah’s personal experience (Jeremiah 20).
Together, these speak of God’s sovereignty over the nations, the gravity of sin and judgment, and the struggle of a faithful servant of God amidst rejection.
✅1. Jeremiah 18: God commands Jeremiah to go to the potter’s house. There, he sees the potter making a clay vessel on the wheel. When the vessel is marred in his hands, the potter does not discard it but reworks it into another vessel, as seems good to him (Jer. 18:4).
Just as clay is in the potter’s hand, so are we in God’s hand. God has the right to shape, break down, and rebuild according to His will. This is not about God’s inability, but rather about the people’s obedience or rebellion.
✅2. Jeremiah 19: God commands Jeremiah to buy a clay flask (pitcher) and take the elders and priests to the Valley of Ben-Hinnom—a place of refuse disposal and idol worship. There, Jeremiah is to shatter the flask before their eyes and declare:
"Thus I will break this people and this city, as one breaks a potter’s vessel, so that it cannot be repaired" (Jer. 19:11).
The clay has hardened and cannot be reshaped. There is no longer any remedy. Judgment is certain. This serves as a warning that there is a limit to God’s patience.
✅3. Jeremiah 20: After Jeremiah delivered a message of judgment, the priest Pashhur seized him and put him in the stocks (Jer. 20:1-2). Jeremiah responded boldly: he prophesied that Pashhur and all of Judah would be taken to Babylon and die there (Jer. 20:3-6).
Yet, Jeremiah subsequently poured out a deeply anguished lament (Jer. 20:7-18).
Being a servant of God is not an easy path. Jeremiah is known as the "weeping prophet" because his ministry was filled with rejection, mockery, and threats.
Jeremiah honestly expressed his struggles to God; he did not pretend to be strong. This lament teaches us that we may bring all our complaints and bitterness to God.

Jeremiah 18-20 teaches us about two aspects of God:
1. A God who is full of grace and patience, willing to reshape His people (chapter 18).
2. Yet also a God who is just and does not allow sin to persist unchecked (chapter 19).

Reflections for our Christian faith:
1. We are clay in God's hands.
2. Failure is not the end.
3. Do not harden your heart against God's rebuke.
4. True ministry is often accompanied by suffering and rejection, yet God's word is an unquenchable fire.
5. Honesty before God is part of a healthy faith.
6. Praise God in the midst of trials.

18/08/2026

Jeremiah 11–13 completed ✅.
Have we ever experienced disappointment because a promise was broken? Perhaps a promise made by a friend, a spouse, or even a promise we made to God ourselves. Jeremiah 11–13 speaks of the people of Israel breaking their covenant with God. These three chapters explain why God brought judgment upon His people: because the nation of Judah had violated the Mosaic covenant.
Yet, beneath God’s wrath, we also see the sorrow in His heart for the people He loves.
✅ Jeremiah 11: The covenant is broken; God reminds them of the covenant because the people chose idols, making punishment inevitable.
✅ Jeremiah 12: Jeremiah’s struggle and anguish as he questions justice; God responds with a call to faithfulness, and God Himself laments.
✅ Jeremiah 13: Signs and warnings; a ruined waistband serves as a symbol and a warning against the pride that leads to ingrained sin.

Messages for us:
✅ 1. God is a Covenant-keeping God. He is faithful to His word and expects us to be faithful as well. A covenant is not merely a set of rules, but a relationship of love between God and His people.
✅ 2. Sin has real consequences. The people of Judah thought they could worship God while also worshipping Baal. However, God does not accept divided worship. Persistent sin eventually closes the door to forgiveness.
✅ 3. God is not a cruel judge. God’s heart is wounded by His people’s unfaithfulness. Judgment is the final step taken only after God’s patience is exhausted.
✅ 4. As believers, we are called to remain faithful despite facing challenges—just as Jeremiah continued to prophesy even when threatened by his own people. We are also called to humble ourselves and glorify God, for pride leads to a fall.

A reflection for our Christian faith:
1. Return to our initial covenant with God. 2. Don't underestimate sin.
3. Don't be arrogant, be humble.
4. Remain Faithful in Suffering.
5. Pray for Leaders, that they will humble themselves before God.

18/08/2026

Jeremiah 8–10 completed ✅.
Imagine a prophet who clearly sees the destruction about to befall his own nation. He weeps daily, knowing the people he loves are marching toward the brink of ruin. Yet, when he delivers God’s warning, the people turn a deaf ear. Religious leaders cry, "Peace, peace," when there is no peace. This is the picture painted in Jeremiah 8–10.
It contains a series of messages from God delivered by Jeremiah to the people of Judah, who were in a state of severe spiritual decline. They had fallen into sin, rejected God’s word, and preferred to listen to false prophets who soothed their consciences. Amidst all this, Jeremiah—known as the "weeping prophet"—grieved because his nation refused to repent.
✅. Jeremiah 8: The nation of Judah fell into sin and refused to rise again. They chose to listen to false prophets promising a false peace rather than repent before God.
✅. Jeremiah 9: Jeremiah wept for his nation, yet amidst that lamentation, there is a beautiful call: do not boast in wisdom or wealth, but in knowing God.
✅. Jeremiah 10: People worship the works of their own hands, yet only God is living, sovereign, and worthy of worship.

Reflections for our Christian faith:
1. Do not buy into a false peace; true peace comes only through the confession of sin and honest repentance before God.
2. Do not boast in worldly things, for what truly matters is knowing God personally.
3. Examine the idols in our lives; idols are not merely wooden statues. Money, careers, relationships, or even church ministry can become idols if we place them above God.
4. Be like Jeremiah—courageous enough to speak the truth.
5. Take responsibility for our actions; sin carries consequences. As followers of Christ, we must realize that every action has consequences and that we are called to be accountable.

The New Covenant, through Jesus Christ, provides the perfect remedy: a call to repentance rooted in grace, the true Physician who heals the wounds of sin on the cross, and a New Covenant that transforms our hearts from within.
Jeremiah was not merely a weeping prophet, but also a prophet who pointed to the Savior who would answer all his lamentations.

16/08/2026

Jeremiah 5–7 completed ✅.
This is part of a series of sermons delivered by the prophet Jeremiah to the people of Judah and Jerusalem prior to their destruction by Babylon.
God seeks a faithful people, punishes those who persist in rebellion, and demands worship that is not merely ritualistic but is expressed through a righteous life.
✅. Jeremiah 5: No one seeks the truth. God commands Jeremiah to scour the streets of Jerusalem and look for even one person who practices justice and seeks the truth. If just one such person were found, God would spare the city. Yet, the search proves futile; both the common people and the prominent figures have rebelled alike.
Imagine a large family provided with food, shelter, and protection by a good father. Yet, when the father looks for a faithful child among them, he finds not a single one. All his children have turned to other "fathers" and pledged their allegiance to them.
✅. Jeremiah 6: Warnings are rejected; a false peace is preferred over repentance. Jerusalem faces imminent, great destruction because the people refuse to repent. An enemy will come from the north, bringing ruin. Jerusalem is depicted as a spring that ceaselessly gushes forth wickedness.
Most tragic of all, the spiritual leaders cry, "Peace, peace," when there is no peace. They treat the people's wounds lightly, failing to lead them to true repentance.
It is like a patient suffering from a severe wound: the doctor arrives but, instead of cleaning and stitching the injury, simply wraps it in a dirty bandage while saying, "You're fine; it's nothing." This is what the false prophets and priests did—offering a false sense of peace while destruction stood at the very doorstep.
✅. Jeremiah 7: Worship has become an empty ritual, and the Temple is treated like a lucky charm. God commands Jeremiah to stand at the gate of the Temple and proclaim His word. He rebuked the nation's superstitious reliance on the Temple—they believed that as long as the Temple stood, they were safe. They kept repeating, "This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD!" (Jeremiah 7:4), as if the sacred building could shield them from judgment.
God demanded a genuine change in behavior: "Amend your ways and your deeds" (Jeremiah 7:3). Worship without faithfulness—offerings without obedience—does not please God.
It is like someone holding an airline ticket and thinking it is enough to reach their destination, even though they are at the wrong terminal. The people of Judah held onto the Temple, yet their lives were not on God's path.

Reflections for our Christian faith:
1. God Seeks a Sincere Heart.
2. Warnings Are a Gift.
3. Worship Without Obedience Is Futile.
4. False Peace Is More Dangerous Than a Stern Warning.
5. God Is a Just God.

14/08/2026

Isaiah 61–63 completed ✅.
A section filled with hope. After speaking of judgment, Isaiah now prophesies the total restoration that God will grant His people. In Isaiah 61–63, we see a beautiful picture of Salvation from Zion—good news not only for Israel but for all humanity.
✅. Isaiah 61: Good News and Restoration; The Anointed Messiah; Deliverance, comfort, and joy.
✅. Isaiah 62: Intercession and the Glory of Zion; The Watchmen; A new name, a shining salvation.
✅. Isaiah 63: Judgment and Mercy; The Victorious Judge; God shares in suffering, forgiveness.

Isaiah 61–63 forms a solid foundation for the Christian faith. These chapters are not only fulfilled by Jesus but also shape our understanding of His entire work of salvation—from His ministry of grace on earth to His ultimate victory as King and Judge at the end of the age. Thus, Isaiah’s prophecies find their complete and perfect unity in Jesus Christ, through whom God’s promises of restoration and salvation become reality.

Reflections for our Christian faith:
1. Salvation has been given to us; therefore, seek the Lord and draw ever closer to Him.
2. Be bearers of Good News, for we are called to be God’s "priests" and "servants" in this world. We are "watchmen" who pray and bear witness.
3. Believe in restoration; no matter how broken our lives may be, God is able to rebuild. From the ashes, He grants a crown of beauty.

11/08/2026

Isaiah 54–57 done ✅.
Talks about the gathering of Israel, God's mercy for those who repent, as well as warning against evil. In the midst of exile and misery, God gives hope that the period of suffering is only momentary, but His steadfast love is eternal.
1. Isaiah 54 Promise of Restoration Barren woman → Fertile mother; City of ruins → City of gems
2. Isaiah 55: Invitation to Grace Free water for the thirsty; The Word that never fails
3. Isaiah 56: Universal Salvation A house of prayer for all nations
4. Isaiah 57: True Humility God is with the broken and humble

Reflection for our Christian faith:
✅1. Don't let the past define our future, because suffering is "only for a moment", but God's "great mercy" is eternal.
✅2. Expand our faith. Like a tent that needs to be pitched, don't limit yourself to small thoughts, because God blesses us beyond what we can think or ask for.
✅3. Salvation is a free gift.
✅4. God looks for a contrite heart, not false piety. It is not rituals or outward appearance that attracts God's heart, but humility and recognition of our weaknesses.
✅5. God's steadfast love is stronger than the mountains. When everything in this world shakes—the economy, our health, our relationships, even our own faith—God's love remains standing. "Even if the mountains move... My steadfast love will not depart from you" (54:10).

a promise that awaits its fulfillment. All the prophecies about restoration, grace, and the kingdom that Isaiah preached were only fully realized in Jesus Christ and His work on the cross.

Isaiah 54–57 constitutes a promise, and the New Testament is its fulfillment in Christ. The grace freely offered in Isaiah 55 is realized in the death and resurrection of Jesus, which opens the way for people of all nations to enter into God’s presence with humble and repentant hearts.

09/08/2026

Isaiah 48–50: Done ✅.
The focus is on comfort and restoration for the people of Israel living in exile in Babylon.
Chapter 48 marks the conclusion of the "deliverance" section and serves as a transition to the "redemption" section, which begins in Chapter 49. Here, we witness a shift from God’s rebuke of Israel’s disobedience to the fulfillment of the promise of redemption through the Servant of the LORD.
1. Chapter 48: God rebukes His stubborn people yet promises to restore them.
2. Chapter 49: The Servant of the LORD is called to be a light to the nations.
3. Chapter 50: The Servant demonstrates perfect obedience amidst suffering.
An architect visited an old house slated for renovation. The owner took pride in the house, but the architect noticed cracked foundations and leaning walls. The architect said, "We must tear down parts of it to rebuild." The owner refused: "No! This house is mine; I don't want it destroyed!" But the architect replied, "Trust me—after I tear down what is broken, I will build something even more beautiful and sturdy."

God speaks the same way to Israel—and to us. We often want to hold onto the "house" of our lives, which has been damaged by sin. Yet, God desires to tear down what is wrong and rebuild what is right. The process may be painful, but the result is peace like a river and righteousness like the waves of the sea (Isaiah 48:18).

And the culmination of all this rebuilding is Jesus Christ—the Servant who was obedient even unto death, becoming a light for all of us who walk in darkness.

Isaiah 48–50 offers a window into God’s plan, perfectly fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The prophecies concerning the Servant—who obeys, suffers, and becomes a light to the world—are not mere metaphors; they are a portrait of Jesus Himself. This relationship demonstrates that the entire Bible is a unified story culminating in the Gospel.

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