Acts Chp 1 - 2

In the past, Jesus taught His disciples by speaking to them and teaching them to understand scriptures. After Jesus rose to heaven, His Holy Spirit indwelled in them and taught them by prompting them. Likewise today, we are taught through the Holy Spirit's prompting in us.

I also learnt that it is possible to have the Holy Spirit "with you" but not "in you" today. Having the Holy Spirit IN you means that we have a relationship with God. A person who receives Christ is at the same time, baptized with the Holy Spirit. The difference between being "baptized with the Holy Spirit" and "filled with the Holy Spirit" is that when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit works THROUGH you and it will be evident in our daily lives.

We also touched on the controversial subject of speaking in tongues and Acts 2:4-13 addresses this topic. I think we had a good time "arguing" and coming to a standpoint but whatever it is, 1 Corinthians 14:6 says, "Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?"

This is just a short sharing about what I've learnt and I hope it humbly summarizes what Ryan has shared so in depth with us in that session.

Just some admin matters. I've gotten my mum to book the chalet for the last weekend of March and I've checked with the uni and JC people and that weekend will not affect any of their term tests. I'm not sure about Elin and Nicky though. Hope this dates will be convenient. Do continue to pray that we will be able to have this retreat and that the chalet will be given to us. :)

More urgent matters that needs IMMEDIATE reply. So please DUN IGNORE me. haha Its regarding this sat's L4C visitation. Thanks to Sam and Rebecca and Nicky and their parents who graciously opened their homes for us to visit. Heard that we have a sumptious dinner awaiting at Auntie Jesse's place!

Who else is willing to open their homes so that we can go pai nian??? Please reply ASAP so that we can make necessary arrangements ok! Date due of reply: WEDNESDAY (Day one of CNY) Those who DON"T reply (like when I always send out smses and nobody replies!) will be fined $10 from their ang pow money! Rebecca and Rachel take note. haha

I am willing to open my house, that is if you all wanna go down to CCK lah! heh okie, I reply liao. Follow suit ya!

Take care you guys. This is gonna be a short and sweet week but still, read your bibles, pray everyday!!!