Despite it being ritualistic and all with the procession, incest burning, sprinkling of Holy Water, I love how the Father and the church revered the Word of God. It was held high above the father’s head and placed on the central altar throughout the duration of the mass.
In John 4:23 it says: "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks."
Where else can we find the absolute truth apart from the bible!? It deserves to be at the center of our worship and sermons. I’m very grateful that the Lord has blessed us with different versions of the bible in different languages.
Unlike the old catholic times where only the popes can interpret the truth (and their messages are sometimes a mix of truth and traditions), it is now made accessible to all. Our Lord has become a personal God where He can speak to us during our quiet times and bible study sessions. We’ll less likely be led astray by misinterpretations as more people are giving the opportunity to read/understand the bible.
With this privilege the Lord has given us, it then becomes our responsibilities not just the pastors, BSLs/CGLs to understand the bible to the best of our knowledge. Let us treasure this opportunities. Take your quiet times and bible studies seriously, and do try to read up on some commentaries. This will help you to develop a deeper understanding of God and His plan for you.
Peter Fu
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