Sermon Notes 1 May 2022

[ 8.30am & 10.30am ]

Speaker: Mr Quek Tze-Ming

Dear God, Why Do Bad People Win?

Psalm 73

Introduction
Bullies!

Orientation (v. 1)
Paying taxes to Caesar; About the Resurrection

“Surely God is good …” (v. 1)

Disorientation (vv. 2-15)

• Why are the bullies winners?

• Why should I be a loser?

“Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure …” (v. 13)

Reorientation (vv. 16-28)

• till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood

“Surely you place them on slippery ground …” (v. 18)

Conclusion

“But as for me, it is good to be near God.” (v. 28)

Questions for Discussion & Reflection

1. What do you remember about the sermon or the scripture text?
2. Why does God let wicked people prosper? Why does suffering continue? Does this psalm answer these questions? Do you have an answer for it?
3. At the end of the psalm, what has changed? How has that change (if any) happened?
4. When was the last time you asked God difficult questions about your life? How did you feel? Was there any resolution?

[ 3pm & 5pm ]

Speaker: Ps Alby Yip

I Love The Lord

Psalm 116:1-19

Introduction

Reasons

Response

Remember

Conclusion

Questions for Discussion & Reflection

1. What do you remember about the passage/message?
2. Why did God answer some prayers and not others?
3. How would you describe your relationship with God? How is your prayer life?
4. If everything falls in your life, would you still love God? Why?