What Is A Parable?

Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable.

Matthew 13:24

Jesus often taught His disciples and the crowds by telling parables. Parables are stories with a meaning.

Have you heard about the parable of The Two Sons, The Lost Sheep or Workers in The Vineyard?

These are some popular parables. The next time you read a parable, ask your parents or KIDS.Church Teachers to explain to you the meaning.

By the way, which parable is your favourite?

What Is Baptism?

Baptism is an outward proof of what is happening in a believer’s life. It a believer’s action to show why Jesus died and was resurrected.

The Bible declares, “Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:3-4 NIV).

In baptism, the action of being immersed in the water demonstrates being buried with Christ. The action of coming out of the water pictures Christ’s resurrection.

There should be two requirements before a person is baptized:

(1) he trusted in Jesus Christ as Saviour and

(2) he understands what baptism means.

If a person knows the Lord Jesus as Saviour and understands that baptism is a step of obedience in showing his faith in Christ to people and wants to be baptized, then there is no reason to prevent the believer from being baptized.

The Bible tells us that baptism is simply a step of obedience - a public announcement of one’s faith in Christ. Baptism is important because it is a step of obedience – publicly declaring faith in Christ and commitment to Him and identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.

Amanda's baptism at Pasir Ris Park in 2008.

What Is The Bible?

The Bible is God's Word, given to us to tell us how we can know God.

2 Peter 1:21 - "For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit"

God wants to speak to you through its pages. He wants you to come to know Him by discovering Jesus Christ, who is the focus of the Bible.

The Bible is a collection of books. These books were written over many centuries, and they were gradually brought together into their present form.

The first five books of the Bible is known as the "Torah," which is the Hebrew word for God's Law is found in the Old Testament. Books in the Old Testament talked about God's dealings with His people.

The life of Jesus was recorded in the first four books of the New Testament, commonly called the Gospel.

The Bible is like a 'operating manual' for us. It teaches us how to live our present lives and prepare for life after we die.

Amen, Hallelujah and Maranatha

What Is Amen?
In Hebrew, it means 'let it be so'. It is a plea to God for a response to prayer, one way of saying that it will be done by God, a 'Yes' to God's vision and a statement of confidence in God.

What Is Hallelujah and Alleluia?
Hallelujah in Hebrew means "Praise be to God". In Latin form, it is known as alleluia. It's not supposed to stop at our lips, the Christian should be an alleluia from head to foot! We are to praise God with lips, with body, with heart, and with deed.

What Is Maranatha ?
Maranatha means "our Lord comes," or "Lord, come quickly". This phrase is how some early Christians greeted each other. The use comes from Revelation 22:20, where it is used as a plea or prayer.

Why Do I Have To Go To Church?

What Is Church? The word "church," is translated from a word that means an assembly of people and the center of attention is Jesus Christ.

Matthew 18: 20 NIV For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

Why Do I Have To Go To Church? After Jesus died on a cross to pay for our sins and was raised from the dead to make us a new creation. Jesus is alive and through his Holy Spirit, He breathed on His Church which is the gathering of His people.

Why Do I Have To Go To Church? Because it is the closeness where we find protection from the sinful and evil forces of this world.

Why Do I Have To Go To Church? Because we are loved, encouraged, strengthened and uplifted by the fellowship of the Church. The true Church is people who are filled with Jesus Christ's Holy Spirit, loving each other, care for one another and helping each other.

Hebrews 10:24 NIV And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds

Why Do I Have To Go To Church? Sin, the evil forces at work in this world and the world's worries are trying to separate us from the fellowship of Christ's Holy Spirit which is in His Church, the gathering of his people. Alone, we are at the mercy of the devil, just waiting to "snatch us up" into a bitter life and eternal death. In the fellowship of His Church we have the power of Almighty God to overcome the powers of sin and evil.

Why Do I Have To Go To Church? Jesus died for our sins, was raised from the dead, and ascended into heaven, His bodily presence left us until He returns to judge all people, on the Day of Judgment. His Holy Spirit is here but Jesus needs us to carry His message of salvation and right living before God to the world

What Does Gospel Mean?

GOSPEL
means "good news". The gospel is the good news that God sent His Son Jesus to take away our sins by dying on the cross.

But gospel can also mean the story of Jesus's birth, life, death and resurrection. There are four gospels in the Bible, written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

What Is Quiet Time?

A Quiet Time (QT) or sometimes we called it devotional time is a time of quietness and devotion you spend with God. It usually begins in a private place by asking God to make Himself known to you as a Friend and Father.

During QT you read the Bible slowly and think about what you have read and then ask God to show Himself to you through the Bible. And finally you pray over the verses you have read asking yourself. "what do I learn from it?"

It is good to do QT every morning when you wake up as this will help you through the day. Find a quiet corner and read your Bible. After reading, pray for yourself, friends and family. Sometimes you may want to read a Christian story book or listen to Christian music. Or you may just want to sing songs or write a letter to God.

Having a regular Quiet Time is like taking your food regularly and it will make you grow strong in God.

Where Can I Pray?

If you can pray loudly or softly or silently, that means you can pray anywhere. It doesn't matter if you are sitting or standing, running or swimming, you can pray anywhere you like. You can pray in church or at home, in school or at the tennis court, in the bus or sitting in a car.
In short, you can pray anywhere you like because God hears you.

Jesus often goes to a quiet place to pray, I guess one of the best place to pray is a quiet place where you can kneel and bow your head.

What Is Tithing?

Psalms 24:1 "The earth is the Lord''s, and all it contains"

As Christians, we believe that God owns everything and all things were given by Him. The Bible teaches us to be good stewards that means good managers of the many things that God has given to us.

As a believer, money isn't our possession, it's God's possession, which we hold in trust.

Tithing is an act we do to show that God is owner of what we have. Tithing is one of the first rule of giving found in the Bible – Abraham tithed before the Law was given to Moses.

Under the law in the Old Testament, giving a tithe was required. God's people in the Old Testament were asked to give one tenth of their income.

Tithing is an act of our trust and thanksgiving to the Lord.

What Is Holy Communion?

Moriah AG celebrates Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. This is one way to remember our Lord Jesus' death on the cross for us. The Lord Jesus instructed his followers to remember him through the symbols of bread and wine. This act of remembrance is called Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper.

Christians who believe in Jesus Christ participate in Holy Communion. Holy Communion is a sacred time for reflection and prayer that nourishes our souls by faith.

1 Corinthians 11:24-26 says
"For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.' For whenever you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."

In Holy Communion, we remember who Jesus is. When we take the bread and drink from the cup we remember He is God's Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

We remember who we are We are sinners in need of forgiveness. It's important to take some quiet moment to confess our sins to God and ask Him for forgiveness.

We remember what He did Holy Communion helps us to remember that Christ died for our sins. Christ loves us so much that He died for our sins so that we would no longer be separated from God.

Holy Communion reminds us that Jesus gave His life, represented by the bread on the cross for our sins. Jesus also bled on the cross, the cup represents his blood. He died and was buried but He rose from the grave to live again so that we could with God forever in heaven.

We remember that He is coming back One day Jesus is coming back in a wonderful way, we do not know the exact time when He will return. While we wait, we remember Him through Holy Communion.

What is Prayer?

God wants to talk to kids and kids want to talk to God. Prayer is talking to God. God loves it when you talk to Him. You can talk to Him anytime of the day. You don't need a special reason. You can just talk to Him anywhere and anytime. Just like you will pick up the phone and call your friends when you want to chat.

1. Prayer is talking to God. You can talk or sing or even write it out on your dairy.

2. You can do it as often as you like. Every week, every day, every hour, every minute.

3. You can do it anywhere.

4. You can do it alone or with friends and family.

5. You may be sad, happy, angry or confused when you pray.

6. You tell God anything and everything.

7. You talk to Him like you talk to your friends.

8. You can ask God to help your friends, family and even yourself.

9. Don't forget to thank God for listening and helping you.