The Time between the Testaments

I took a rest today from conducting the Adult Bible Class. Mrs. Lim Li Ching did an interesting Bible study on "The Time Between The Testaments." She is a school teacher by profession and also a keen Bible student.

Following the conquest and subjection to different world powers, the nation of Israel underwent great changes. Many of these changes took place during approximately four hundred years that separate Nehemiah from the birth of Christ, a time commonly known as the intertestamental period (c. 432 to 5 B.C.). In this Bible study session she briefly took us through the history, literature and social development during this period. We had a good time of discussion; the time went too quickly and we wish we could have more time to discuss more in detail.

It was an interesting background study and certainly helped us to gain an insight into the changes that influenced the lives and way of worship of the Jewish people.

About once a month, either Mrs. Lim Li Ching or Corps Secretary Terence Tan does a lesson or two for me. It gives me a rest, besides the folk can enjoy listening to someone else with a different way of presentation. When we were Corps Officers (pastors) we made it a point to invite someone to preach once in four or five weeks. The congregation deserves to hear a different voice every now and again. It gives others the opportunity to share the word. Good for us too, to take in instead of giving out all the time. People get tired of hearing the same voice week after week. A change of voice from the pulpit every now and again is appreciated by the congregation.

After Bible study we joined the congregation in the main worship hall and after lunch attended the prayer meeting which is the least attended.

We thank God for another day He has given us - Sunday the day of rest also also celebration as it is the Lord's day.