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06/09/2026

7 Sep, 2026

23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. 24 But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people 25 and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man.

-John 2:23-25 ESV

JESUS KNOWS EVERY MAN

Jerusalem was filled with pilgrims, and the recent cleansing of the temple had openly displayed His authority over His Father’s house. Jesus performed miracles that visibly confirmed His divine authority and identified Him as the promised Messiah. John calls miracles signs because they revealed more than power. They directed attention to Jesus’ identity and mission. The healings and wonders fulfilled expectations that the Messiah would bring God’s saving power among His people.

Jesus' signs were not just miracles but were meant to reveal His divine nature and mission. They serve as a testament to His authority and the truth of His message. The people's belief in Jesus' name was based on the evidence of the signs. This underscores the importance of faith that is informed and supported by the truth of Scripture and the reality of Jesus' works.

Many believed in His name. Many responded by acknowledging Jesus’ authority and placing some measure of trust in Him. Yet Jesus knew the human heart and did not entrust Himself to superficial or sign-based belief. Genuine faith receives Jesus not merely as a miracle worker, but as the Son of God and Savior who gives eternal life.

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06/09/2026

THE HEART OF GOSPEL MISSIONS (Acts 13:13-41)
(TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, sermon series in the book of ACTS)
by: Hanniel Sinon

04/09/2026

5 Sep, 2026

18 So the Jews said to him, “What sign do you show us for doing these things?” 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” 20 The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?” 21 But he was speaking about the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.

-John 2:18-22 ESV

WHAT SIGN DO YOU SHOW US FOR DOING THESE THINGS?

Jesus’ cleansing of the temple confronted the corruption that had taken hold in the outer courts, where worshipers were burdened by dishonest exchange and sacrificial commerce. Their concern centered on His challenge to their control of the temple and its practices. Jesus declared God’s judgment on worship distorted by greed and empty religion. Jesus’ act also anticipated the passing of the temple order and pointed to His own body as the true dwelling place of God among His people.

They demanded a divine credential to validate an action that carried prophetic and messianic significance. God had confirmed His servants through mighty works in Israel’s history, yet the question revealed hearts unwilling to recognize the authority already displayed in Jesus’ zeal for His Father’s house. By challenging Him, they unwittingly acknowledged that His actions were messianic—otherwise no sign would be needed.

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” He speaks metaphorically but they mistake Jesus speaking of Herod’s temple. They thought of the Second Temple rebuilt under Zerubbabel after the Babylonian exile and was later magnificently enlarged by Herod the Great, beginning about 20–19 BC. Herod’s project continued for decades, even beyond his death, making the temple complex a source of national pride and the center of Israel’s worship. The forty-six years likely place this encounter early in Jesus’ public ministry, about AD 27–28.

But He was speaking of His body, the true dwelling place of God among His people. His death would appear to destroy the temple of His body, but His resurrection on the third day would reveal His authority over death and confirm His identity. The disciples understood His meaning after the resurrection (John 2:21–22). The Jews' misunderstanding of Jesus' words highlights the importance of faith and spiritual insight in comprehending God's plans.

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03/09/2026

4 Sep, 2026

12 After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days.
13 The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. 15 And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. 16 And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; do not make my Father's house a house of trade.” 17 His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.”

-John 2:12-17 ESV

ZEAL FOR YOUR HOUSE WILL CONSUME ME

The Passover feast was fast approaching in Jerusalem. Jesus and His disciples went to celebrate. People travelled great distances to offer sacrifices there, and to participate in religious ceremonies. Many of these people brought no livestock with them. Instead, they had to purchase a suitable sacrifice when they arrived the city. This led merchants, money-traders, and lenders to set up shop just inside the temple grounds. That could have been a good thing, to help people honor their obligation to God.

Sadly, these merchants were neither focused on telling people about the Lord nor motivated to help pilgrims. They abused the opportunity. They did business exorbitantly with vulnerable people for the sake of profit. The temple grounds became a busy market. The sad situation in the temple reflected Israel's spiritual state during Jesus' earthly ministry. These vendors are stuck in a rut, wealth-obsessed, and uninterested in heavenly things. This is a warning for a ministry today not to lose sight of its original purpose. Worse is the threat of letting business concerns outweigh spiritual concerns, or a ministry becoming entirely profit-driven. Greed had eclipsed grace.

Jesus drove the animals away using his whip. He overturned tables and coins were scattered everywhere. Jesus' disruption of the business was certainly against local civil laws. It's to be expected that the local guards and priests would be upset with His actions. And yet, nothing in the Bible suggests that He harmed anyone, or any animals, or damaged any property. Jesus doesn't just cause a commotion. He has His reasons. He said, “Take these things away; do not make my Father's house a house of trade.” (John 2:16; Psa 69:9).

Jesus is shown as passionate, direct, quick-minded, and brave. A fragile pushover could never have single-handedly cleared a courtyard full of merchants. Nor would a weakling have stood His ground against the commotion that came after. This says a lot about the powerful presence Christ must have had. Even so, this kind of incident generated hatred from the local religious leaders, who would eventually "hunt" and kill Jesus (Mat 12:14).

Jesus' actions in the temple show His zeal for pure worship. We should examine our own lives and communities to ensure that our worship is sincere and aligned with God's will. Jesus exposes the heart issue. Handwritten laws had become loopholes for covetousness (Col 3:5). He reclaims the temple for undivided devotion unto God.(Ex 20:3).

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02/09/2026

3 Sep, 2026

On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the w**e ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no w**e.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become w**e, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good w**e first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor w**e. But you have kept the good w**e until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

-John 2:1-11 ESV

DO WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU

In Jesus' era, weddings were not single-day events. It could last a week. After three days thatJesus met Nathanael, Jesus and His disciples went to this wedding in Cana, for they were invited. Mary was there already. She was helping to serve the guests, perhaps.

They ran out of w**e. The couple may not be wealthy. It's no surprise that the married couple didn't have enough supplies to last. The lack of w**e could be embarrassing to them.

Mary informed Jesus. She didn’t make any demands or ask anything at all. She simply brought the need to Jesus. And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” In modern written English, Jesus' response to His mother can be misinterpreted as blunt, even rude. This is a quirk of translating from one language to another. In the original Greek, The term "woman" could also be thought of as "madam" (John 19:26; 20:13). Jesus is constantly aware that He is on a divine schedule. Everything needs to happen at the right time.

Mary doesn't ask for any specific thing. She merely tells the servants to listen to His instructions. Similarly, when we pray, it's easy to forget that it's not our place to tell God what to do. We can ask (Mat 7:7–8), but mostly we need to listen (Jas 4:2–3).

Six stone jars would have held between 120 and 150 gallons of water, or between 450 and 560 liters. Jesus involves the servants in His miraculous work. The servants obeyed His words, filling the jars to the brim. Jesus frequently asks people to play some part in His miracles. The power is entirely His, but God wants us to express faith and obedience. The servants' role highlights that God often uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary purposes, encouraging us to be ready and willing to serve.

This was the first of John's seven highlighted miracles—called "signs"—meant to prove Jesus' divinity. This miracle is not only a kind gift to the bride and groom. It is also a powerful metaphor for Jesus' role as Savior. In a symbolic way, this mirrors how Jesus' sacrifice transformed the rituals of the law into the gospel of grace. The gospel is about changing us as people, not re-creating us from scratch, is it not? God expected us to be active in our faith, not passive, even though the results are entirely up to God.

True miracles are not for entertainment. They send a message from God, or about God. It is clear that the master of the feast was not aware of Jesus' involvement. This would explain part of his amazement (v. 10). Notedly only a few knew the miracle happened – Mary, the couple, and the servants.

The other amazing aspect of the w**e was its quality. The Greek terms for grape juice and "new w**e" are not used here. While the Bible clearly warns against drunkenness, there is no doubt that what Jesus produced was actual "w**e," a fermented beverage, as the word is commonly understood. As the surprised master of the feast will explain, better w**es were usually served first. Poorer w**es were served once the guests had already had something to drink. But this w**e—the better w**e—was being served after all the other w**e was gone.

This miracle was a gift for the bride and groom, but most importantly, it was for the disciples, so they would believe in Him. Jesus will gradually reveal more of His power to the disciples.

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01/09/2026

2 Sep, 2026

47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” 48 Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” 49 Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” 50 Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” 51 And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

-John 1:47-51 ESV

HOW DO YOU KNOW ME?

Nathanael came willing to examine Philip’s testimony concerning Jesus, despite his earlier skepticism about Nazareth. His approach marks the beginning of a personal encounter in which doubt yields to faith. Nathanael belonged physically to Israel, but Jesus commended him as one who also reflected the faith and covenant loyalty Israel was called to display. The words recall Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel after God transformed him. Nathanael stands as a contrast to the old pattern of self-interest and unbelief that often marked the nation of Israel.

Nathanael has no deceit in his heart. That is, he was not sinless, but he was sincere. The description also recalls Psalm 32:2, where blessing belongs to the one “in whose spirit there is no deceit.” Jesus receives those who come honestly before Him and leads them into fuller knowledge of Himself. His initial question about Nazareth was candid rather than malicious, and he was ready to confess the truth when Jesus revealed Himself.

Nathanael had just heard Jesus describe him as “an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit” (John 1:47). Since they had not previously met, Nathanael asked, “How do you know me?” His question arose from sincere astonishment rather than unbelief.

Jesus answered with a personal disclosure that revealed His supernatural knowledge and confirmed the truth of His assessment of Nathanael. Jesus knew what had occurred before Nathanael entered His presence, showing that His knowledge was not gained through ordinary human observation. He saw him under a fig tree. The fig tree was a familiar image of peace, blessing, and Israel’s hoped-for restoration (Micah 4:4; Zec 3:10). Whether Nathanael had been praying, meditating on Scripture, or simply sitting alone, Jesus named a private moment that convinced him he stood before more than a teacher. Nathanael immediately confessed Jesus as the Son of God and the King of Israel (v.49). Jesus' knowledge of Nathanael under the fig tree demonstrates His divine attribute of omniscience. This assures believers that Jesus knows us intimately and personally.

Nathanael first bows to Jesus as the authoritative Teacher, then confesses Him as the divine Son, and finally hails Him as Israel’s promised King. Each title draws from Old Testament expectation and is confirmed throughout the New Testament record. Taken together, they invite all of us to respond with the same wholehearted faith, acknowledging Jesus as Teacher, God, and sovereign King.

But, Jesus assured him to see greater things than these. Nathanael would witness Christ’s signs, authority, sacrificial death, and resurrection. The next words of Jesus point to Jacob’s vision of heaven opened and angels ascending and descending, fulfilled in the Son of Man as the true meeting place between God and humanity. Jesus does not merely know hidden things; He brings the kingdom of God near and reveals the Father to those who follow Him. Those who follow will indeed “see greater things”—the ongoing, unmistakable glory of the Son of God.

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31/08/2026

1 Sep, 2026

43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”

-John 1:43-46 ESV

CAN ANYTHING GOOD COME OUT OF NAZARETH?

John narrates the orderly account of Jesus’ first public ministry. He decided to go to Galillee. It is the region where much of His ministry would unfold in the next three years. Galilee’s mixed population and distance from Jerusalem anticipated the wide reach of the kingdom, extending beyond religious privilege to all who would believe.

Jesus personally sought Philip. Jesus takes the first step—He seeks out Philip. Salvation begins with the Lord’s pursuit, not human initiative (John 15:16]. Philip came from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter, and his call further connected the growing circle of disciples. He told him, “Follow Me.” He summoned him to leave his former course and live under His authority as a disciple. The command called Philip into fellowship with Christ, instruction in His truth, and participation in the mission that would proclaim the promised Messiah to Israel and the nations. It is for him to embrace discipleship—learning, obeying, and identifying entirely with Christ (Luke 9:23). Immediate obedience is implied. Scripture records no hesitation from Philip, similar to how Peter, Andrew, James, and John left their nets and family at once (Mat 4:18–22).

Having responded to Jesus’ call, Philip immediately sought out Nathanael. This demonstrates how genuine faith naturally bears witness to others. Nathanael is traditionally identified with Bartholomew, one of the Twelve, though John consistently calls him Nathanael. Jesus gathered His disciples through personal encounters, using ordinary believers to bring others into the light of His identity.

He testified to Nathanael, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Philip recognized that Jesus stood at the center of Israel’s Scriptures. Moses had promised that God would raise up a Prophet like himself, whom Israel must hear (Deut 18:15–19). Moreover, the prophetic witness had announced a coming King from David’s line, a Servant who would bear sin, a Shepherd for God’s people, and a ruler whose reign would bring righteousness and peace. Isaiah foretold His suffering and atoning death, while Micah named Bethlehem as the birthplace of Israel’s ruler. Philip’s confession shows that Jesus fulfilled God’s unified redemptive purpose revealed throughout the Old Testament.

But Nathanael instinctively raises the possibility that nothing good could emerge from an obscure source. Nazareth was a small, insignificant village in lower Galilee, never mentioned in Old Testament prophecies by name. His reaction expressed the regional prejudices that divided Galileans and Judeans. Its obscurity made it unlikely in people’s eyes that the Messiah would originate there. His words capture the natural skepticism of fallen humanity (Rom 3:11-12) and the common assumption that greatness must come from celebrated places (1 Sam 16:6-7). The question also highlights the upside-down way God works, that is, “God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise” (1 Cor 1:27-29).

Philip did not attempt to overcome Nathanael’s doubt through argument alone. Philip's response, "Come and see," is an invitation to experience Jesus personally. It encourages us to invite others to explore faith through personal encounters with Christ. The invitation led Nathanael from doubt to worship and remains a fitting pattern of witness, that is, believers direct others to Christ, whose words and works reveal His identity.

Our lesson today is to embrace humility. In the Scriptures, we see God usually chooses humble places to magnify glory—Bethlehem for David, Bethlehem for the Messiah (Micah 5:2); a manger for a King (Luke 2:7); fishermen over philosophers (1 Cor 1:26-29). Nazareth fits this divine pattern, turning human expectations upside-down and highlighting grace. Nazareth, once a byword for insignificance, became the launch-point of the greatest good in human history—the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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30/08/2026

29 Aug, 2026

40 One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). 42 He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas” (which means Peter).

-John 1:40-42 ESV

WE HAVE FOUND THE MESSIAH

Andrew was one of John the Baptist’s disciples who responded when John identified Jesus as the Lamb of God (see John 1:35–37). John testified about Jesus. His testimony fulfilled his God-given calling to prepare the Lord’s way (see Isa 40:3; Mal 3:1). Andrew heard the truth about Jesus and acted upon it, demonstrating that genuine testimony calls for a personal response. His immediate decision to follow Jesus after hearing John's testimony serves as a model for responding promptly to the call of Christ.

Andrew was Simon Peter’s brother. He brought him to Jesus (John 1:41–42). God used Andrew’s personal faithfulness to open the way for his brother’s far-reaching ministry, showing the enduring significance of witness within households. This highlights the role of personal relationships in evangelism and discipleship.

Andrew told Peter, “We have found the Messiah.” Andrew recognized that Jesus was the promised Deliverer for whom Israel had waited. The Messiah (Hebrew: Mashiach, meaning “Anointed One”) was the anointed King foretold in the Scriptures, the Son of David who would establish God’s kingdom and bring salvation. Andrew’s words reveal both personal conviction and shared joy: he had not merely heard a report but had encountered the One promised by God.

We notice later that Andrew is overshadowed by his brother Peter. Yet, he faithfully serves in the background, illustrating the importance of humility in serving Christ. Andrew continued to serve in this way, later bringing the boy with the loaves and fish to Jesus (John 6:8–9) and helping introduce Greek seekers to Him (John 12:20–22). His example shows the lasting significance of personal witness within ordinary relationships.

Jesus embraced Simon with complete knowledge of his character, history, and future service. The Lord’s searching gaze revealed that Simon was not merely another man being introduced to a teacher. He would become a central witness to Christ’s resurrection and a leading servant in the early church. Jesus gave Simon a new name [Cephas] that anticipated the work God would accomplish through him. Changing a name marks divine initiative and covenantal destiny. Yahweh renames Abram “Abraham” (Genesis 17:5) and Jacob “Israel” (Genesis 32:28). Jesus, the incarnate Word, follows this pattern by renaming Simon. The act declares both authority and foreordination. Peter would not become steadfast by natural strength, for he would fail grievously in denying Christ, but the risen Lord would restore him and commission him to strengthen his brethren (Luke 22:31–32; John 21:15–19). However, his confession that Jesus is the Christ would become the fulfilment of Jesus’ pronouncement and foundational to the church’s witness. “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” (Mat 16:18).

What lessons could we learn today? In what ways can we emulate Andrew's eagerness to share Jesus today? How does recognizing Jesus as the Messiah impact our daily Christian walk? Recognizing Jesus as the Messiah settles the past, empowers the present, and secures the future. Certainty, purpose, and hope merge into a life that daily mirrors Andrew’s simple testimony: “We have found the Messiah.”

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30/08/2026

THE EXPECTATIONS OF GOSPEL MISSIONS (Acts 13:1-12)
(TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, sermon series in the book of ACTS)
by: Hanniel Sinon

28/08/2026

29 Aug, 2026

35 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38 Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” 39 He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour.

-John 1:35-39 ESV

COME, AND YOU WILL SEE

John the Baptist had trained men to seek God’s promised Messiah. His ministry did not gather followers to himself but directed them to Christ, whose coming fulfilled John’s message of repentance and expectation. He remained faithful to the calling foretold by Isaiah and Malachi: to prepare the way of the Lord.

Two of his disciples decided to follow Jesus. He introduced Jesus to them as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. This recognition is foundational to Christian faith. One disciple was Andrew; the other is left unnamed and has traditionally been understood as John the apostle. Their decision to follow Jesus marked the proper end of John’s ministry. John, as the forerunner, gladly yielded his disciples to the Lamb of God.

John the Baptist's willingness to decrease so that Jesus might increase is a powerful lesson for us about humility and submission to God's greater plan. Just as John prepared the way for Jesus, we are called to prepare our hearts and lives for Christ's work in us and through us. The movement of John's disciples to Jesus illustrates the importance of recognizing and following the true source of salvation. We must be willing to transition our loyalties to Christ above all else. John’s faithful witness led others away from himself and toward Christ, whose call would transform these men into witnesses who brought others to Him.

They began by physically walking after Jesus, yet their action also marked the beginning of discipleship under the Messiah. Jesus knew the hearts of the two disciples who had responded to John the Baptist’s testimony that He is the Lamb of God. His turning was a gracious acknowledgment of seekers drawn to Him by the Father’s revelation. “What do you want?” He asked. Jesus invited them to state the purpose of their pursuit. The question exposed whether they sought merely information, signs, or personal advantage, or whether they desired the Messiah Himself. Every true disciple must ultimately answer what he seeks in coming to Christ.

Jesus invited them to ‘Come and see.” Jesus welcomed Andrew and the unnamed disciple to discover His identity through personal fellowship. Their question about where He was staying opened the way for more than a brief answer. The Messiah invited them into His presence. Jesus' words "Come and see" are an open invitation to explore a personal relationship with Him. Faith in Christ involves hearing His word, coming to Him, and seeing the truth of who He is. Their response showed immediate interest and willingness to follow. As disciples of John the Baptist, they had been prepared to recognize and seek the One whom John identified as the Lamb of God. Jesus’ lodging was likely temporary, fitting the beginning of His earthly ministry and the life of One who would later have no permanent home of His own (Matt. 8:20).

Then, they spent a day with Him. The first followers learned from Jesus not only by hearing His teaching, but by sharing time in His presence. Their day with Him marked the beginning of discipleship, a relationship in which they would come to know His character, receive His instruction, and witness His works. Spending time with Jesus, as the disciples did, is crucial for spiritual growth. This can be applied through prayer, Bible study, and fellowship.

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