A Mandarin webinar was organised on 25 June 2020 by Cru Singapore and presented by East Asia School of Theology on the topic of “Suffering and Blessings from the Book of 1 Peter.” The speaker, Rev Dr Samuel Too, is a Resident Faculty of East Asia School of Theology.
Webinar Outline:
1. Apostle Peter’s Teaching of Suffering
2. Peter’s views on suffering and blessings
3. How do Christians view our suffering today
“12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” ~ Philippians 4:12-13 (ESV)
“19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. … 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.” ~ 1 Corinthians 9:19, 22-23 (NIV)
“2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” ~ 2 Timothy 4:2 (NIV)
“Be willing to change because life won’t stay the same.” – Anonymous
Photo by Mantas Hesthaven. Design by Jonathan Yao.
“15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” – Ephesians 5:15-16 (NLT)
As God’s stewards, how should we use “every opportunity” (Greek, kairos) that He has given to us? Pastor Bob Heerspink has the following to say.
Photo by Emiliano Vittoriosi. Design by Jonathan Yao.
“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” – James 1:19 (NIV)
It has been said that to love well is to listen well. Listening well can be depicted through the traditional Chinese character for “listen, hear, obey” as described below.