Tuesday

The Sovereign Lord has said:
“In Repentance and Rest is your Salvation, in Quietness and Trust is your Strength...”
May all who follow Christ hear his voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
“Wishing all God’s beloved “children”– a Blessed and Spirit-led New Year!”

Tuesday Fellowship meets for Thanksgiving on 13 Jan 2026 at 11am, in Plaza Hall.
Speaker: Rev Lim Jen Huat

Come and join us in thanking God together!
To register, text your name to 9178 9338
(The Hiding Place will be selling CNY cookies)

Overview of Revelation (D)

*The Tribulation (Rev 4-19)

Rev 11: The Two Witnesses: John was given a reed to measure the temple of God, the altar and its worshipers. The outer court was excluded because it had been given to the Gentiles, who would trample on the holy city for 42 months.
God will appoint 2 Witnesses (“2 olive trees and 2 lampstands” that stand before the Lord of the earth). They will have power to devour their enemies with fire, stop the rain, turn waters into blood and strike the earth with plagues. 

NB: This temple will be in Jerusalem during the 7-year Tribulation. God measures/takes note of the faithful worshipers. The miraculous ministry of the 2 Witnesses will extend for 1,260 days/42 weeks/3.5 years. (during the 1st half of Tribulation). Their powers resemble those of Elijah (fire, rain) and Moses (blood, plagues). 

When they have “finished” their testimony, the beast (Anti-Christ) from the Abyss will kill them. Their bodies will lie in the public square/street of the “great city” (Jerusalem) for 3.5 days, where people from every language/nation will gloat over them, sending one another gifts, in celebration. But after 3.5 days, God will give them life and they will stand up, and in response to a “loud voice“ from heaven saying “Come up here”, they will go up to heaven in “the”(not “a”) cloud /glory of God, while their terrified enemies looked on!
At that very hour, a severe earthquake occurred and 1/10th of Jerusalem collapsed, killing 7,000 people. The terrified survivors gave glory to God. 

NB: (1) God’s obedient servants are immortal/invincible till their work is done. Only when God permits, they were killed and the whole world gloated over their bodies (eg.TV, social media, accessible to billions), celebrating with gifts! (an “AntiChrist”-mas celebration. The only celebration mentioned in the Tribulation). After 3.5 days, with their terrified enemies looking on, 2 dead bodies rose to their feet and ascended to heaven, in “a/the” cloud of glory, in response to God’s call. Believers are assured of vindication by God and should listen for God’s voice/commands. (End of 2nd Woe)
(2) God was glorified! But will all repent and believe/trust in Christ? 

1. reigning over all nations (which were angry, wanting their own way)
2. judging the (wicked) dead and rewarding His servants/prophets and those who revere Him (righteous), both great and small (irrespective of status, wealth...) and
3. destroying those who destroy the earth. 

1. Announcement of Imminent Reign of Christ (over the world)
2. Praise of the Elders
3. Assurance of God’s Presence/Faithfulness (Appearance of Ark) 

*Christ, rules today over a spiritual kingdom (in the hearts of true believers). In future, He will reign supremely, over the nations of the world, with a rod of iron. (Psalm 2:9: with Absolute Authority, resulting in worldwide Peace, Plenty, and Divine Justice.)
(I.e. The answer to (your) prayer: “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.”) (Matt 6:10) This is when God reclaims His Creation from Satan. (Rev 12-22) 

1. physically: neglect responsible stewardship, and exploit/mismanage the Earth’s God-given resources.
   Result: Air/water pollution, climate change, global warming...loss of biodiversity/soil health, deforestation...which deprive current and future generations of natural resources for sustaining life! Yet many who care for the environment/the Earth, do not “care” to acknowledge its Creator!
2. morally: introduce corruption of minds with superstitions, idolatry, false teachings; corruption of bodies with immoral practices; violence; where every intent of the heart was evil. (Gen 6:5) 

1. The Ark contains God’s Law (The 10 Commandments) which would have been neglected during the AntiChrist’s/beast’s influence during the first 3.5 years of Tribulation, when the 2 Witnesses were preaching.
2. The Ark’s Mercy Seat (cover/lid) is where the sacrificial blood was sprinkled on the Day of Atonement, for the forgiveness of sins.
3. The Ark reminds believers of God’s Presence and Faithfulness. Its appearance indicates that access to God (Holy of Holies) is open to the Faithful Followers of Christ. This reminder comes just before the final judgment events of the 7th Trumpet, giving believers, assurance. 

Rev 12: The Woman: A great sign appeared in heaven:

*A woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. (Israel) 

*She gave birth to a son, a male child, who “will rule all the nations with an iron sceptre.” (Messiah! Jesus! Christ!) 

*And her child was snatched up to God and to his throne. (Ascension)

(Welcome to our world! * Praise the Lord, for Your victory!) 

Food for Reflection:

“The kings of the earth prepare for battle;.....
against the Lord and against His anointed one;
But the One who rules in heaven laughs..... 

Submit to God’s royal Son,.....
What joy for all who take refuge in him! ” 

Psalm 2:2,4,12 (Messianic Psalm) 

Saturday

WSCS Bible Study (Sat) Group

Lessons from the Book of Revelation
John, the “disciple whom Jesus loved,” was the sole survivor of the Twelve, when he was given a series of visions, while a prisoner on the island of Patmos.

He was instructed to write the Revelation of Jesus Christ, about past, present and future events, emphasising the identity and ultimate triumph of Jesus Christ against the forces of evil. It is both a warning and source of encouragement/hope to churches facing internal compromises and external persecution. Whoever reads Revelation will be blessed! (Rev 1:3)

Next Meeting: 10 Jan 2026 at 2pm (online)
The WSCS Bible Study (Sat) Group “meets” on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.

We study Holy Scripture to know God better, and gain a better understanding of His work in the world and His ways. In the process, we encourage one another along our personal pilgrimage.

We welcome ladies of all ages! (online)