All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
— 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)

Centralised Bible Study

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, and that God speaks to His people through His Word. As God’s people, we want to study His Word to know Him better.

Announcements

• We hear your feedback regarding the pacing of the studies and will cover less verses for each study.
• For BS #5, we will divide the text into 2 sessions: BS #5 Mark 4:35-5:20 (Storm + Gadarene encounter) and BS #6 Mark 5:21-43 (Woman with issue of blood + Jairus Daughter).
• There will be no “live” prestudy for BS #6 in lieu of the coming public holiday. Would need the CG leaders to help give timely reminder for BS #6 and facilitators to start their preparations as there will be no WhatsApp group formed for BS #6. Facilitators may text Pastor Mark directly for any clarifications.
• The changes in chapter divisions does not affect the CGs BS schedule.
• We will go through at a pace of 2 BSs per prestudy and it will be held monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Every quarter, we will have a prestudy going through 1 BS and overview training. Overview trainings help facilitators with outlining the big picture of the text. Only 1 BS facilitator per group is required to attend this quarterly prestudy.

How should we study the Bible?

We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells us, His people, and enables us to interpret and apply His Word. We approach the study of the Word of God by first humbly asking the Holy Spirit to illumine our minds and aid our understanding.

We then approach the passage verse by verse, asking ourselves three main questions:

1. What does the passage say?
2. What does it mean?
3. How can this be applied?

The idea is to dig deeper at each level. We start with general observations, move to an in-depth examination of the verse in context, looking at commentaries if necessary to aid in our understanding of the background, and finally, we consider the practical application of the principles in our lives.

Congregational Teaching

You can view our introductory lectures to inductive Bible study recorded in 2024 here.