I Will Always Be With You!

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Ready For Every Good Work! Ark Channel 02/11/2022 Wed Titus 3

to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. (v2)

* Titus exhorts everyone to do the right thing – to outsiders, we need to live out good works, contributing at work and in the society; to believers, we should learn to bear more fruit. We should avoid slanderous arguments!

2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

* After WWII, a brother was serving the Lord in a remote area. He once told of the time when the Lord commanded Peter to set a net to catch fish, and the fishes he caught filled two boats. The brother said, “It is evident that those fish were willing to throw themselves into the net in obedience to the Lord’s command. What those fish got from God was just a little bit of lake water and some weeds, but once they were called by God, they were brave to choose to die. We have experienced a lifetime of grace from the Lord, what have we done for Him? About 700 people knelt down to pray and cried…”.

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Sound Speech That Cannot Be Condemned!

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Diligently Follow Every Good Work! Ark Channel 01/11/2022 Tue Titus 2

…and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. (v14b)

* In a fake and corrupt society – older men should be sober, reverent, sound in faith, in love and in patience; older women should not slander, not be given to much wine. Young women should love their husbands and children, be chasten, homemakers and gracious to others. Young men should be sober minded in a morally corrupt city. Pastors should set a pattern of good works, be sound in speech. Servants should be obedient to their master, be truthful…As salvation has been revealed, the church should manifest the divine virtues everywhere!

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* A woman who had an unmarried pregnancy and abortion when she was young could not forgive herself for the rest of her life and was in pain. Then she met a Christian doctor who gave her two verses from the Bible and her pain was relieved! (1 John 1:9 / 2 Cor 5:17)

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Not Greedy For Money!

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Love Good, Sober-Minded, Just! Ark Channel 31/10/2022 Mon Titus 1

in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began (v2)

* In 64 AD, the Roman Emperor Nero blamed the Christians for the fire, and the city was filled with injustice. Peter and Paul were martyred during that storm. Pray that God would raise up leaders in the world and the church of faith, godliness, hope, eternal life, and love for God (v.1-2)

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* Recently I read a letter from John Newton, who wrote: “Many a time when I was sick almost to the point of death. I was like a sailor sleeping on the mast in a night of thunder and rain, not knowing whether I would be swept into the roaring sea when the next wave came…. But when the new day arrives, I look back on the storm and am filled with gratitude and joy. God removed the veil from my eyes when I had no way out”.

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He Saved Us According To His Mercy!

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Do Not Slander, Do Not Contend! Ark Channel 02/11/2021 Tue 1 Titus 3

Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning (v10)

* The Bible advises us that true godliness is not to speak slanderous words. Trust in the Lord, peace and faithful, engage in good deeds, bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit, show outstanding character!

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* Latest from Reading UK (part 2): Arriving here, we joined the Reading Chinese Christian Church on the Lord’s Day. During the week, we go to the Forbury Garden. Visitors lay on the grass and enjoy the sun. We would quietly read the Lord’s word. We also have an outdoor Lord’s Table to remember the Lord. Just made a trip to Cambridge, visited two newly arrived Christian families and experienced the academic atmosphere there. There will be a gospel meeting here in Nov, pray for the Lord’s grace to save more people ~ Ah Shun / 阿信夫婦

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Looking For The Blessed Hope!

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Sound In Speech Beyond Reproach! Ark Channel 01/11/2021 Mon Titus 2

who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, eager for good deeds. (v14)

* We still live in this world after believing in the Lord but the purpose and meaning of life has changed – we now live for the Lord who died and rose again for us, eager for good deeds. Follow God’s will, testify for Him.

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* Latest from Reading UK: The church here has resumed physical meeting. We have new joiners from HK every week with meeting attendees increasing four fold in a year! We also started to serve. On Saturday we have dedicated fellowship for the new HK families totalling 80 not counting children. May the Lord lead, spread His gospel and build His church. ~ Ah Shun / 阿信夫婦

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Lover of good, sober-minded, just! Sunday Hope_31/10/2021

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Eternal Life Promised before Time Began! – Sunday Hope 31/10/2021 Titus 1

holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, … to exhort…. (v. 9)

* Can a parent evade his duty to discipline his child? In this crooked and perverse generation, where human nature is distorted, we ask God to embolden us to teach His holy word and influence life, sending wake-up calls to the world.

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* We are under an unstable new normal. Quietly listen to The Petersens singing. I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

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Be Gentle!

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Do Not Slander Or Be Contentious! Ark Channel 021120 Mon Titus 3

so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (v7)

Engage In Good Deeds!
1. Be godly, respect the government and never slander or be contentious
2. In all things strive to settle peacefully, avoid foolish controversies
3. Never be divisive due to different opinions but pragmatically help others

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* Mail from Calgary, Canada: Preach as you go – Just met up with a Canadian friend John in the gym. His business is in bad shape. I prayed for him and invited him to join in the prayer to know the Lord, trust in the Lord and thank God. I told him if he trusts in the Lord, He will never let him down. May God listen to his prayer. – Timothy Choy . We are still waiting for the Lord’s return to wipe away our tears.

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He Gave Himself for Us! Sunday Hope_01/11/2020

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Be Sober, Righteous and Godly in Present Age! – Sunday Hope 011120 Titus 2

Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ (v13)

Character, Character, Character!
1. Older people should be sober and temperate, sensible and reverent in behaviour
2. Women should focus on family. Young people should be pure and clean at heart.

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*In those tumultuous years, Christians in the older generation faithfully loving Jesus sang the classical Chinese hymn 十架歸路 (The Cross My Destination) . We are still waiting for the Lord’s return to wipe away our tears.

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Sober-minded, Just, Holy, Self-controlled!

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Sober-minded, Just, Holy, Self-controlled!

in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, (v2)

Preserve a virtuous personality in this world of lies:
1. Only believe in the God of truth (v2)
2. Only possess heart of truth (v6-8)
3. Only speak the words of truth (v10-11)
4. Only preach the message of truth (v9)

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* Bob & Nancy are working on a Bible translation mission and education of the people in the Easter Island, South Pacific. They are living a beautiful life. Arkchannel Sharing

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Learn To Maintain Good Works!

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And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful (v14)

Citizen’s Duty for a Saint – Maintain Good Conduct and Do Good Works

1. A citizen abiding in law – be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work, (v1)

2. A saint generous in giving – be careful to maintain good works and committed in doing things that are good and profitable unto men (v8)

Scripture of the day (NT):  Titus 3

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* Pastor TK MAN/萬得康 worked in the media business before he became a servant in the Lord. In the prime of his career, he made the turn to pursue the Lord and found new meaning in life, all because of a question put before him by a sister. http://www.gnci.org.hk/beta/gospel/read_gospel.php?gospel_id=383

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* Upon this I awaked, and behold: and my sleep was sweet unto me. Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will sow the house of Israel…. (Jeremiah 31:26-27)

Jeremiah 30-31: Jeremiah saw in his dream – A long night of darkness and weeping passed away and waking up to God’s promise early the next morning.

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Why Were You! – To Redeem Us From All Evil & Be Eager To Do Good!

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… who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.(v.14)

A Believer’s Principles of Action — Soberness, Righteousness, Piousness:

1. Charitable action — The elderly, the young, the pastor, the servant – all must do what is good. (v2-10)

2. Motivation — To show God’s mercy: live life faithfully, waiting for Christ’s return. (v11-13)

Scripture of the Day (NT): Titus 2

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* Dear Saints, Jesus is Lord! After three chemotherapy rounds, the PET scan report was positive, and there is no detectable trace of cancer cells (but this does not mean it is 100% gone). Today, the doctor said that no further radiotherapy was needed, but 5 rounds of chemotherapy are still needed. (During my PET scan, as I was lying alone, the Lord did a life scan for me, where He reminded me: from when I was young till now, over my few decades of life, through trials and tribulations, through mercy and grace, can I not be joyful?)

This Thursday will be my fourth chemotherapy, may there be prayers of the righteous believers!

– from one who shares with you in Jesus’ trials, patience and Kingdom, Sam Kong/瑞榮

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* Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exil. Pray to the LORD for it…(Jeremiah 29:7)

Jeremiah 26-29: In times of trial, we must face up to reality, and continue to pray for “shalom” in whatever our condition. (shalom = prosperity, peace)。

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Being A Pastor Amidst Greedy & Lazy Beasts!

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….wherewith I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior; (v3)

An Ideal Pastor in the Church – Complete All Tasks in Perfect Condition

A pastor’s integrity – blameless in all manners, at home, as a steward (v6-8)

A pastor’s teaching – edify and encourage saints by sound doctrines and refute those who oppose it (v9)

Scripture of the day (NT) : Titus 1

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* A song that touches our heart,  Hi-Ne-Ni  (meaning “I am here” in Hebrew). Abraham (Genesis 22:1), Moses (Exodus 3:4), Samuel (I Samuel 3:4), Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8), Ananias (Acts 9:10) all responded to God’s calling with “I am here”. How about you!

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…Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good. …(Jeremiah 24:5)

Jeremiah 23-25: God’s thinking is well above men’s. When man think God is giving up on him leaving him in adversity, it is in God’s plan that man inherits God’s grace for free.

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Love & Strength- each Day!

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we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. <3:7>

The Spirit turns mud into jewels:
1. Motive for doing good?v.36? poured with the Spirit!
2. Hope for doing good?v.715? receive the eternal life!

? fr Myra Tong (US) God will make a way , where there seems to be no way a song composed by Don Moen. …. One day he received a call from someone telling him that his brother died in a plane crashed. He told his mother… and the mother cried so helpless. With God’s spirit, Don told his mother ” I wish I could say something to make you feel better and yet I am sad too.But I know God will make a way.” … he hung up the phone and went to his piano which ” God will make a way” was being composed. —Myra (to listen)

Toil & Trust !

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awaiting the blessed hope …

Speak truly and frankly — build a healthy church with gospel:
1. Teach the elders?v.14a?to live a respectful and pure life and teach the young with good words.
2. Teach the young?v.4b8? to care the family, showing integrity and seriousness!
3. Teach the slaves?v. 915? to bear in mind Lords obedience, guilelessness, selflessness and sacrificing!
In this letter Paul warned them to be modest and self-controlled for 4 times (Titus 2). Its all because of the wickedness of men that need long time to change even after believing!

?7 habits to success — John Wanamaker made great contribution to church, the nation & society. in 1894 , the church he founded numbered to 12,000 in Sunday worships . His enterprise greatly benefited Philadelphia . He said he had 7 habits leading to his success: waking up early, positive towards life, practice of saving, love of reading ( books & Bible), good management & organizing, always encourage & appreciate others . Then the work of your life can be multiplied!

Lover of Goodness?

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in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the ages of time <1:2>

Tips for leaders — with a broad horizon – 3 important things:
1. Be diligent- in preaching Gods words ?v.14?
2. Preparein future leaders – wholeheartedly?v.59?
3. Fight the heresies with all our might ? v.1016?

?John Wanamaker the entrepreneur, the founder of departmental stores, also once the Postmaster General of America. In an interview he said, Running goverment office is just my side job. My career is being a Sunday school teacher. He asked for special permission from the President to travel from Washington to Philadelphia every weekend (where his church was ), that he can teach in Sunday school. Then he traveled back to Washington! He was a faithful teacher for 67 years, and he even set up prayer room in his departmental stores! He used to tell others that the biggest investment was his purchase of a red leather Bible– when he was 10! Reading this Book changed his life!
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