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		<title>神的追夢人 God&#8217;s Dreamers</title>
		<link>https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/04/05/gods-dreamers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CBCP Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chinese Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CBCP 39th Anniversary]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A church is not meant to be a rigid institution that stays unchanged over time. A vibrant church evolves by embracing the dreams inspired by the Holy Spirit and making a meaningful impact on this lost world. To mark our church's 39th anniversary and Resurrection Sunday, Reverend Jeremiah Cheung draws on Psalm 126 and  encourages us to keep being God's Dreamers.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/04/05/gods-dreamers/">神的追夢人 God&#8217;s Dreamers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>教會不應是那種隨著時間推移卻始終一成不變的僵化機構。充滿活力的教會，是透過擁抱聖靈所啟發的夢想，進而對這個迷失的世界產生深遠影響，從而不斷蛻變。值此週年紀念暨復活主日，張國強牧師引用《詩篇》第126篇，鼓勵我們繼續成為神的追夢人 。</p>
<p><em>A church is not meant to be a rigid institution that stays unchanged over time. A vibrant church evolves by embracing the dreams inspired by the Holy Spirit and making a meaningful impact on this lost world. To mark our church&#8217;s 39th anniversary and Resurrection Sunday, Reverend Jeremiah Cheung draws on Psalm 126 and encourages us to keep being God&#8217;s Dreamers.</em></p>
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<h3>Read Today&#8217;s Scripture Passage</h3>
<p>詩篇 Psalm 126</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1301TJUhDD5E_ZmQMD3nHVbBkXkqT6NjZ/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download PDF</a></p>
<p><strong>1. Start with a prayer</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Share a dream (big or small) that once felt impossible to you but eventually came true. What made it happen?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read the passage. What is the significance of “sowing in tears” and “reaping with joy” in what was happening to the Israelites?</li>
<li>What does the passage teach about God’s role in both fulfilling past dreams and sustaining present ones?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>When you look at your life today, do you feel more like you are celebrating fulfilled dreams or struggling in a “sowing in tears” season? How is your heart responding to that?</li>
<li>What tends to shape your dreams more—your circumstances or your view of God? Were there dreams you had let go of because they felt too difficult or impossible? What does that reveal about your trust in God?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>How aligned are your personal dreams with God’s dream of making disciples? What might God be inviting you to realign?</li>
<li>How can you take a step toward deeper involvement in discipleship as a disciple and disciple-maker?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Praise the Heavenly Father for His faithfulness across generations—that He is the God who fulfills what seems impossible and turns sorrow into joy. Thank Him for the countless ways He has led and sustained the church, providing direction, provision, and purpose through every season. Rejoice that history is truly His story, and that He invites you to be part of His greater mission of making disciples and transforming lives for His glory.</li>
<li>Repent for the times you have allowed your circumstances, fears, or limitations to shape your dreams more than God’s power and promises. Ask for forgiveness for pursuing your own ambitions while neglecting God’s call to invest in people and make disciples. Pray that you may surrender your dreams to Him, trust Him even in seasons of “sowing in tears,” and realign your heart to dream with God for His kingdom purposes.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4S3Js_zbgzAYKU1BJNYb1Bb5cyOzXnMODzuPCtCYbpShhw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fill out our Contact Form</a> and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.</em></p>
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<h3>Tithes &amp; Offering</h3>
<p>If CBCP is your home church and you are moved to give at this time, you may deposit your offerings via online fund transfer to our church bank accounts. <a href="https://cbcp.org/giving">Learn how to give</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/04/05/gods-dreamers/">神的追夢人 God&#8217;s Dreamers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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		<title>一個有問題的家庭 A Dysfunctional Family</title>
		<link>https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/29/a-dysfunctional-family/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CBCP Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chinese Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Sunday]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Every family has its unique problems; each is different and challenging in its own way. This Family Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shares about the dysfunctional family of Abraham's son, Isaac, to highlight the importance of discipleship within the home.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/29/a-dysfunctional-family/">一個有問題的家庭 A Dysfunctional Family</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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每個家庭都有其獨特的問題；每個家庭都有其不同之處，也各有各的挑戰。在這個「家庭主日」，張國強牧師將分享亞伯拉罕之子以撒所處的失調家庭的故事，藉此強調家庭中門徒訓練的重要性。</p>
<p><em>Every family has its unique problems; each is different and challenging in its own way. This Family Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shares about the dysfunctional family of Abraham&#8217;s son, Isaac, to highlight the importance of discipleship within the home.</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Read Today&#8217;s Scripture Passage</h3>
<p>創世記 Genesis 27</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GQ7YWMyGrfvi3sacvLq5euQ64q26yg25/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download PDF</a></p>
<p><strong>1. Start with a prayer</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Share a time when you tried to achieve something good but used the wrong approach. What happened?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read the passage. What specific attitudes or actions in Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob showed dysfunction in their family?</li>
<li>What does this passage reveal about the difference between God’s will and human desires?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In what ways do you see tendencies of favoritism, manipulation, or selfishness in your own heart?</li>
<li>Do you sometimes justify wrong methods to achieve what you believe is right or “from God”? What does that reveal about your trust in Him?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>What is one specific step you can take this week to align your decisions with God’s truth rather than your flesh?</li>
<li>How can you practice fairness, integrity, and godliness in your relationships within your family?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Praise the Heavenly Father for being a perfect and faithful God despite the brokenness of human families. Thank Him that even when families are marked by sin, favoritism, and failure, His purposes still prevail. Rejoice that He lovingly invites you into a journey of discipleship where He patiently teaches, corrects, and transforms your heart according to His will.</li>
<li>Repent for the times you have chosen your own ways over God’s ways—whether through favoritism, manipulation, selfish desires, or disobedience. Ask for forgiveness for trying to achieve good outcomes through sinful methods and for prioritizing temporary or worldly things over spiritual truths. Pray that you may learn to trust God’s process, walk in integrity, and obey Him fully in every area of your life.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4S3Js_zbgzAYKU1BJNYb1Bb5cyOzXnMODzuPCtCYbpShhw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fill out our Contact Form</a> and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.</em></p>
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<h3>Tithes &amp; Offering</h3>
<p>If CBCP is your home church and you are moved to give at this time, you may deposit your offerings via online fund transfer to our church bank accounts. <a href="https://cbcp.org/giving">Learn how to give</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/29/a-dysfunctional-family/">一個有問題的家庭 A Dysfunctional Family</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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		<title>從最後晚餐到聖餐 From Last Supper to Holy Communion</title>
		<link>https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/22/from-last-supper-to-holy-communion/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CBCP Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chinese Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perfect Servant]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Jesus established the Holy Communion at the Last Supper so we might remember His impending passion and death. This Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung expounds on the significance of the Holy Communion practice established by the Passover Lamb before His betrayal and crucifixion.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/22/from-last-supper-to-holy-communion/">從最後晚餐到聖餐 From Last Supper to Holy Communion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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耶穌在最後的晚餐中設立了聖餐禮，以此來紀念祂即將面臨的受難與死亡。本週日，張國強牧師將講解那隻逾越節羔羊在遭出賣並被釘十字架之前所設立的聖餐禮之意義。</p>
<p><em>Jesus established the Holy Communion at the Last Supper so we might remember His impending passion and death. This Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung expounds on the significance of the Holy Communion practice established by the Passover Lamb before His betrayal and crucifixion.</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Read Today&#8217;s Scripture Passage</h3>
<p>馬可福音 Mark 14:12-26</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQLm5qnvT47opCbldit7Ob93DWDjLQu_/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download PDF</a></p>
<p><strong>1. Start with a prayer</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Share a recent experience where you followed instructions even if you didn’t fully comprehend them. Were you able to accomplish what was asked of you?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read the passage. What does Jesus’ foretelling of Judas’ betrayal reveal about His knowledge and authority?</li>
<li>How does Jesus reinterpret the Passover meal? What does it reveal about God’s plan of salvation?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>What is your current posture when you come to God—grateful and surrendered, or distracted and distant? Where is this rooted?</li>
<li>In what areas may you be ignoring God’s warnings or conviction, similar to how Judas resisted repentance?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>What is one specific area this week where you can actively trust, obey, and follow God’s instructions, even if they’re unclear?</li>
<li>What sin or unhealthy pattern do you need to repent from today? What concrete step will you take to turn away from it?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Praise the Heavenly Father for His sovereign plan of redemption that was perfectly fulfilled through Christ Jesus. Thank Him that nothing happens outside of His control, even in the darkest moments, and that He willingly gave His Son to save us. Rejoice in the new covenant made through Jesus’ body and blood, and thank Him for His proactive love that seeks and redeems us.</li>
<li>Repent for the times you have doubted God’s control or resisted His leading in your life. Ask for forgiveness for moments when you ignored His warnings, delayed repentance, or allowed your heart to drift away from Him. Pray that you would turn back fully to God, walk in humility and obedience, and live a life that continually honors Christ’s sacrifice.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4S3Js_zbgzAYKU1BJNYb1Bb5cyOzXnMODzuPCtCYbpShhw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fill out our Contact Form</a> and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.</em></p>
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<h3>Tithes &amp; Offering</h3>
<p>If CBCP is your home church and you are moved to give at this time, you may deposit your offerings via online fund transfer to our church bank accounts. <a href="https://cbcp.org/giving">Learn how to give</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/22/from-last-supper-to-holy-communion/">從最後晚餐到聖餐 From Last Supper to Holy Communion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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		<title>Treachery Met with Fidelity</title>
		<link>https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/22/treachery-met-with-fidelity/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CBCP Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[English Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perfect Servant]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Instead of thwarting God's plan of salvation, the betrayal of Jesus by one of His closest disciples fulfilled it. This Sunday, Pastor Isaac Cheung explains how human treachery only served to reveal the faithfulness and power of the Son of God.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/22/treachery-met-with-fidelity/">Treachery Met with Fidelity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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<p>Instead of thwarting God&#8217;s plan of salvation, the betrayal of Jesus by one of His closest disciples fulfilled it. This Sunday, Pastor Isaac Cheung explains how human treachery only served to reveal the faithfulness and power of the Son of God.</p>
<hr />
<h3>Read Today&#8217;s Scripture Passage</h3>
<p>Mark 14:12-26</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wxAMbPuxVZCb6gjNKLVND7944ao9G9hb/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download PDF</a></p>
<p><strong>1. Start with a prayer</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Share how you usually respond when someone hurts or disappoints you. Does your response change when you expect it to happen?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read the passage. What does Judas’s life and actions reveal about the nature and danger of sin?</li>
<li>How does Jesus reinterpret the Passover meal? What does it reveal about God’s plan of salvation?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In what ways might you be like Judas—externally following Jesus but internally driven by other desires?</li>
<li>Examine your daily rhythms: How do you remember and live in light of Jesus’ sacrifice (e.g., prayer, communion, serving others)? Are there ways that God is inviting you to integrate more into your day-to-day?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>What sin or unhealthy pattern do you need to repent from today? What concrete step will you take to turn away from it?</li>
<li>Who is someone you can extend Christ-like love and faithfulness to this week, even if it’s difficult?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Praise the Heavenly Father for His unwavering faithfulness and steadfast love, even in the face of human betrayal. Thank Him for sending Christ Jesus, the Lamb of God, who willingly gave His body and shed His blood for your salvation. Rejoice that no sin or failure can overturn His perfect plan, and that His grace continually invites us into fellowship with Him.</li>
<li>Repent for the times you have chosen your own desires over Jesus, allowing sin to lead your heart away from Him. Ask for forgiveness for moments when you have taken His grace lightly or failed to remain faithful in your walk with Him. Pray that you would turn away from sin, guard your heart, and respond to Jesus’ love with wholehearted devotion and obedience.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4S3Js_zbgzAYKU1BJNYb1Bb5cyOzXnMODzuPCtCYbpShhw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fill out our Contact Form</a> and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Tithes &amp; Offering</h3>
<p>If CBCP is your home church and you are moved to give at this time, you may deposit your offerings via online fund transfer to our church bank accounts. <a href="https://cbcp.org/giving">Learn how to give</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/22/treachery-met-with-fidelity/">Treachery Met with Fidelity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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		<title>Hindi Biktima: Jesus, the Willing Savior</title>
		<link>https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/22/hindi-biktima-jesus-the-willing-savior/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CBCP Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tagalog Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perfect Servant]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://cbcp.org/?p=48315</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Itinuturing ng marami na biktima si Hesus ng kataksilan at kontrolado ng mga pangyayari sa Kanyang paligid sa Huling Hapunan. Ngayong Linggo, ibabahagi ni Pastor Joseph Ouano kung paanong sadyang hinayaan ni Hesus ang mga pangyayaring hahantong sa Kanyang pagkakanulo at pagkapako sa krus bilang bahagi ng Kanyang plano ng sakripisyo at pagtubos para sa sangkatauhan.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/22/hindi-biktima-jesus-the-willing-savior/">Hindi Biktima: Jesus, the Willing Savior</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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<p>Itinuturing ng marami na biktima si Hesus ng kataksilan at kontrolado ng mga pangyayari sa Kanyang paligid sa Huling Hapunan. Ngayong Linggo, ibabahagi ni Pastor Joseph Ouano kung paanong sadyang hinayaan ni Hesus ang mga pangyayaring hahantong sa Kanyang pagkakanulo at pagkapako sa krus bilang bahagi ng Kanyang plano ng sakripisyo at pagtubos para sa sangkatauhan.</p>
<p><em>Many see Jesus as a victim of betrayal, at the mercy of the events during the Last Supper. This Sunday, Pastor Joseph Ouano explains how Jesus intentionally allowed those events to unfold — His betrayal and crucifixion were part of God&#8217;s greater plan of sacrifice and humanity&#8217;s redemption.</em></p>
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<h3>Basahin sa Bibliya</h3>
<p>Mark 14:12-26</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11j6sCaof-hBRpzkFWHtrYVPA4WPS1Wqi/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download PDF</a></p>
<p><strong>1. Magdasal bilang panimula.</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Magbahagi ng isang kamakailang karanasan kung saan sinunod mo ang mga instructions kahit na hindi mo ito lubos na naunawaan. Nasundan at nagawa mo ba? Ano ang nangyari?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Basahin ang talata. Paano ipinapakita ng buong passage na si Jesus ay hindi biktima kundi kusang-loob na inialay ang Kanyang buhay?</li>
<li>Paano ipinakita ni Jesus na may malinaw Siyang layunin sa paghahanda ng Passover (vv. 12-16)?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Anong mga parte sa buhay mo na pakiramdam mo ay biktima ka imbes na nagtitiwala ka na may layunin ang Diyos sa pinagdadaanan mo?</li>
<li>Paano mo tinutugunan ang calling ni Jesus—willing ka bang sumunod kahit mahirap o kaya ay walang kasiguraduhan? Ano ang naghihikayat at humahadlang sa iyo na sumunod sa Kanya?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ano ang isang kokretong bagay na tinatawag kang gawin ni Jesus ngayon, at paano ka susunod ngayong linggo? Mayroon bang tao na tinatawag ng Diyos na paglingkuran o mahalin mo nang may pagsasakripisyo, tulad ng ginawa ni Jesus?</li>
<li>Paano mo sasadyain na aalalahanin at bibigyang-papuri ang sakripisyo ni Jesus ngayong linggo (hal. pagdarasal, pagninilay, communion)?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Purihin ang Ama sa Kanyang dakilang plano ng kaligtasan na kusang-loob na tinupad ni Jesus. Pasalamatan Siya dahil si Jesus ay hindi biktima, kundi ang handang Tagapagligtas na buong pusong nag-alay ng Kanyang Sarili para sa atin. Ipagdiwang ang Kanyang katapatan at pagmamahal na hindi nagbabago, at ang biyaya na nagbibigay sa iyo ng bagong buhay at pag-asa.</li>
<li>Pagsisihan ang mga pagkakataon na hindi ka nagtiwala sa plano ng Diyos. Humingi ng kapatawaran sa mga oras na hindi ka naging tapat kay Jesus sa pagsunod, sa puso, o sa mga desisyon mo. Ipanalangin na tulungan ka ng Diyos na maging tapat, masunurin, at buong pusong sumunod kay Jesus, tulad ng Kanyang kusang-loob na pagsunod para sa iyo.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Nais mo bang masubukan na sumali sa isang Life Group session? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4S3Js_zbgzAYKU1BJNYb1Bb5cyOzXnMODzuPCtCYbpShhw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sagutin ang online form</a> na ito upang makapagsimula.</em></p>
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<h3>Tithes at Offering</h3>
<p>Kung ikaw ay miyembro ng CBCP at nais mong magbigay pabalik sa Panginoon, maaring magdeposito sa mga bank account ng simbahan gamit ang online fund transfer. <a href="https://cbcp.org/giving">Alamin kung paano</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/22/hindi-biktima-jesus-the-willing-savior/">Hindi Biktima: Jesus, the Willing Savior</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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		<title>你的心被什麼所充滿? What Fills Your Heart?</title>
		<link>https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/15/what-fills-your-heart/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Bible teaches us that where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. This Sunday, as we witness three types of people and their responses to Jesus, Reverend Jeremiah Cheung raises a key question: What fills your heart? Is it power, money, fame, or the Lord?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/15/what-fills-your-heart/">你的心被什麼所充滿? What Fills Your Heart?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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聖經教導我們：你的財寶在哪裡，你的心也在那裡。在本週的經文中，我們見證了三類人對耶穌的回應。本週日，張國強牧師提出關鍵問題：什麼充滿了你的心？是權力、金錢、名聲，還是主？</p>
<p><em>The Bible teaches us that where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. This Sunday, as we witness three types of people and their responses to Jesus, Reverend Jeremiah Cheung raises a key question: What fills your heart? Is it power, money, fame, or the Lord?</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Read Today&#8217;s Scripture Passage</h3>
<p>馬可福音 Mark 14:1-11</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tb7yw22bCZ3RfPStmZcusRAYKxx_1ALJ/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download PDF</a></p>
<p><strong>1. Start with a prayer</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Share about a time you gave something valuable (time, money, effort, opportunity) to someone because they were important to you. What made you willing to give it?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read the passage. How does it contrast the woman’s devotion with the attitudes of the religious leaders and Judas?</li>
<li>According to Jesus, why was the woman’s act considered a beautiful thing? What deeper meaning did it point to?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Which of the three heart conditions in this passage (power, money, love) do you find most tempting or influential in your life? Where is this rooted?</li>
<li>Be honest: How much is Jesus truly worth in your heart? If someone observed your daily decisions (how you spend time, energy, and resources), what do you think they would say that fills your heart the most?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Is there something in your life that might be competing with Jesus for your wholehearted devotion or affection? Or, is there something valuable that God may be asking you to offer to Him? Identify what this may be and how you can begin to surrender it, starting this week.</li>
<li>How can you intentionally cultivate a heart that loves Jesus more deeply so that your actions flow from love rather than from duty or pressure?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Praise the Heavenly Father for filling our hearts with the love of Christ Jesus. Thank Him for revealing the beauty and worth of His Son, who gave His life for us on the cross. Rejoice that through Christ we are freed from the empty pursuits of power, wealth, and worldly gain, and that God invites us to live lives that honor Him. Thank Him for the opportunity to offer our lives as a beautiful expression of love and devotion to Him.</li>
<li>Repent for the times your heart has been consumed by things other than Jesus—whether power, money, success, comfort, or recognition. Ask for forgiveness for allowing these desires to shape your decisions and priorities more than your love for Christ. Pray that God would transform your heart so that it may be filled with genuine love for Him, and that you may respond with timely obedience and wholehearted devotion.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4S3Js_zbgzAYKU1BJNYb1Bb5cyOzXnMODzuPCtCYbpShhw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fill out our Contact Form</a> and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Tithes &amp; Offering</h3>
<p>If CBCP is your home church and you are moved to give at this time, you may deposit your offerings via online fund transfer to our church bank accounts. <a href="https://cbcp.org/giving">Learn how to give</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Beautiful Thing</title>
		<link>https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/15/a-beautiful-thing/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CBCP Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[English Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perfect Servant]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A woman stood in the midst of some plotting Pharisees to present a beautiful, valuable, and timely offering to Jesus. Although she faced harsh criticism from those around her, she was given high regard by the Savior. This Sunday, Reverend Jared Co reminds us that worship, when done with complete adoration and surrender, is beautiful in God's eyes.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/15/a-beautiful-thing/">A Beautiful Thing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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<p>A woman stood in the midst of some plotting Pharisees to present a beautiful, valuable, and timely offering to Jesus. Although she faced harsh criticism from those around her, she was given high regard by the Savior. This Sunday, Reverend Jared Co reminds us that worship, when done with complete adoration and surrender, is beautiful in God&#8217;s eyes.</p>
<hr />
<h3>Read Today&#8217;s Scripture Passage</h3>
<p>Mark 14:1-11</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MGsixFOFXzth4OYT5lZvgdlo1QzpboWY/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download PDF</a></p>
<p><strong>1. Start with a prayer</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Share about a time you gave something valuable (time, money, effort, opportunity) to someone because they were important to you. What made you willing to give it?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read the passage. How does it contrast the woman’s devotion with the attitudes of the religious leaders and Judas?</li>
<li>According to Jesus, why was the woman’s act considered a beautiful thing? What deeper meaning did it point to?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Reflect on your relationship with Jesus. Do you tend to approach Him more for His beauty (who He is) or for His usefulness (what He can give you)? Where do you think this is rooted?</li>
<li>Do you ever find yourself calculating the cost of following Jesus instead of responding with wholehearted devotion? What fears or concerns hold you back?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Is there something in your life that might be competing with Jesus for your wholehearted devotion or affection? Or, is there something valuable that God may be asking you to offer to Him? Identify what this may be and how you can begin to surrender it, starting this week.</li>
<li>How can your community/Life Group encourage one another to live lives that are centered on loving Jesus rather than simply using Him for what He provides?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Praise the Heavenly Father for revealing the incomparable beauty of Christ Jesus. Thank Him for the intensely personal love shown through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, where He gave Himself fully for our sins. Rejoice that Jesus broke His “whole flask” for us, offering His life so that we may be forgiven and restored. Thank Him that His love awakens our hearts to adore Him and to offer our lives as a beautiful response of devotion.</li>
<li>Repent for the times you have approached Jesus more for His usefulness than for His beauty. Ask for forgiveness for holding back your devotion, calculating the cost, or allowing other things to compete with Him in your heart. Pray that God would change your heart so that you may see the beauty of Christ more clearly and respond with wholehearted, joyful, and unreserved devotion to Him.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4S3Js_zbgzAYKU1BJNYb1Bb5cyOzXnMODzuPCtCYbpShhw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fill out our Contact Form</a> and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Tithes &amp; Offering</h3>
<p>If CBCP is your home church and you are moved to give at this time, you may deposit your offerings via online fund transfer to our church bank accounts. <a href="https://cbcp.org/giving">Learn how to give</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/15/a-beautiful-thing/">A Beautiful Thing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ang Pagtugon Kay Christ: Three Heart Responses</title>
		<link>https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/15/ang-pagtugon-kay-christ-three-heart-responses/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CBCP Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tagalog Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perfect Servant]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Iba-iba ang tugon ng mga tao kay Kristo. May ibang nagagalit at may nagpapakita ng pagkukunwari. Ngunit ang tunay na sumasamba sa Kanya ay nagpaparangal sa Kanya nang buong puso. Ngayong Linggo, ito ang tanong ni Rev. Mike Cariño: “Paano tayo tumutugon kay Kristo?” Nilalabanan ba natin Siya, tinatalikuran, o pinipili nating sumunod sa Kanya?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/15/ang-pagtugon-kay-christ-three-heart-responses/">Ang Pagtugon Kay Christ: Three Heart Responses</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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<p>Iba-iba ang tugon ng mga tao kay Kristo. May ibang nagagalit at may nagpapakita ng pagkukunwari. Ngunit ang tunay na sumasamba sa Kanya ay nagpaparangal sa Kanya nang buong puso. Ngayong Linggo, ito ang tanong ni Rev. Mike Cariño: “Paano tayo tumutugon kay Kristo?” Nilalabanan ba natin Siya, tinatalikuran, o pinipili nating sumunod sa Kanya?</p>
<p><em>People respond to Christ in different ways. Some react with anger, while others show hypocrisy. But those who truly worship Him honor Him with their whole hearts. This Sunday, Rev. Mike Cariño asks: &#8220;How do we respond to Christ?&#8221; Do we resist Him, turn away from Him, or choose to follow Him?</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Basahin sa Bibliya</h3>
<p>Mark 14:1-11</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pSVGddhfs6BJOrE_zt-E8QGwh6TAF_wj/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download PDF</a></p>
<p><strong>1. Magdasal bilang panimula.</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Share about a time na may ginawa kang sacrifice (oras, pera, effort) dahil mahalaga sa iyo ang isang tao o bagay. Bakit mo iyon ginawa?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Basahin ang talata. Paano in-explain ni Jesus na ang ginawa ni Mary ay isang “beautiful thing”? Ano ang ipinapakita nito tungkol sa tunay na value ng ginagawa para sa Panginoon?</li>
<li>Ano ang ginawa ni Judas at ano ang ipinapakita nito tungkol sa laman ng kanyang puso?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ano ang mga possible kahinaan mo (success, recognition, comfort, money, control) na pwedeng maglayo sa iyo sa wholehearted devotion kay Jesus?</li>
<li>May mga pagkakataon ba na dini-delay mo ang pagsunod kay God dahil mahirap o may cost? Ano ang sinasabi nito tungkol sa gaano mo vinavalue si Jesus? Nakikita ba ito sa mga priorities at decisions mo?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Paano mo mas ma-e-express ang love mo kay Jesus sa linggong ito (worship, service, generosity, o obedience)?</li>
<li>May bagay ba na mahalaga sa iyo (oras, pera, comfort, opportunity) na maaaring hinihingi ni God na i-offer mo sa Kanya? Paano mo ito sisimulang isurrender?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Purihin ang Ama sa Langit dahil pinuno Niya ang ating mga puso ng pag-ibig na ipinakita Niya kay Jesus. Pasalamatan Siya sa kagandahan ng Kanyang biyaya at sa sakripisyong ginawa ni Jesus sa krus para sa ating mga kasalanan. Magpasalamat na sa pamamagitan ni Christ, tinatawag Niya tayong mamuhay para sa mga bagay na may eternal na halaga. Ipagdiwang na binibigyan Niya tayo ng pagkakataong ipakita ang ating pagmamahal sa Kanya sa pamamagitan ng ating buhay at pagsunod.</li>
<li>Magsisi sa mga pagkakataong napuno ang puso mo ng ibang bagay kaysa kay Jesus—maaaring power, pera, comfort, o recognition. Humingi ng kapatawaran sa mga panahong mas pinahalagahan mo ang mga ito kaysa sa Panginoon. Ipanalangin na baguhin ng Diyos ang iyong puso upang mapuno ito ng tunay na pag-ibig kay Christ, upang makasunod ka agad sa Kanya at maialay ang iyong buhay bilang isang magandang handog para sa Kanya.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Nais mo bang masubukan na sumali sa isang Life Group session? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4S3Js_zbgzAYKU1BJNYb1Bb5cyOzXnMODzuPCtCYbpShhw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sagutin ang online form</a> na ito upang makapagsimula.</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Tithes at Offering</h3>
<p>Kung ikaw ay miyembro ng CBCP at nais mong magbigay pabalik sa Panginoon, maaring magdeposito sa mga bank account ng simbahan gamit ang online fund transfer. <a href="https://cbcp.org/giving">Alamin kung paano</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/15/ang-pagtugon-kay-christ-three-heart-responses/">Ang Pagtugon Kay Christ: Three Heart Responses</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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		<title>醒來吧! (2) Wake up  (2)</title>
		<link>https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/08/wake-up-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CBCP Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chinese Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perfect Servant]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Jesus foretold that the end times would be marked by unmistakable signs. After previously exploring the first four key signs that will appear before the Great Tribulation, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung explains the final two signs of the tribulation this Sunday. Let us remain vigilant at all times, for no one knows when the tribulation will come.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/08/wake-up-2/">醒來吧! (2) Wake up  (2)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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耶穌曾預言末世將出現數項警示徵兆。我們先前已探討過大災難降臨前將出現的首四項關鍵徵兆。本週日，張國強牧師將揭示大災難的最後兩項徵兆，提醒眾人時刻警醒，因無人知曉災難何時降臨。</p>
<p><em>Jesus foretold that the end times would be marked by unmistakable signs. After previously exploring the first four key signs that will appear before the Great Tribulation, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung explains the final two signs of the tribulation this Sunday. Let us remain vigilant at all times, for no one knows when the tribulation will come.</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Read Today&#8217;s Scripture Passage</h3>
<p>馬可福音 Mark 13:24-37</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rjipv5Jj50XMSvNgkLc4Ue3T8IwFq6DU/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download PDF</a></p>
<p><strong>1. Start with a prayer</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Share about a time when you had to stay awake or alert for something important (e.g., exam, trip, big event). What helped you stay ready?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read the passage. What specific events does Jesus say will happen before the Son of Man comes?</li>
<li>What specific commands does Jesus give His followers while waiting? What does this look like for us today?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Be honest: If Jesus were to return today, are you truly prepared to meet Him? What areas of your life show readiness, or lack of it? In what ways have you grown spiritually sleepy or distracted in your walk with God?</li>
<li>Does your daily life reflect that you are a child of light? Where might darkness still be tolerated in your habits, relationships, or private life?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>What is one practical way you can be more intentionally alert, prayerful, and guarded against deception and false teaching this week?</li>
<li>What opportunity has God entrusted to you? Have you been serving faithfully, or have you become passive while waiting? How does God want you to fulfill this mission starting this week?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Praise the Heavenly Father because He is sovereign over history and faithful to fulfill every word He has spoken. Thank Him that even though heaven and earth will pass away, His Word will never pass away. Rejoice that Jesus will return in glory to gather His people and establish His Kingdom fully. Thank Him that we belong to the light and have been given the privilege to serve Him while waiting for His glorious return.</li>
<li>Repent for the times you have grown spiritually sleepy, distracted, or complacent in your walk with God. Ask for forgiveness for being more concerned about predicting the future than obeying what He has already revealed. Confess the areas where you have tolerated darkness, neglected prayer, or failed to serve faithfully. Pray that you may live alert, faithful, and full of integrity as you wait for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Tithes &amp; Offering</h3>
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		<title>Of His Return</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The return of Jesus is certain; He has given us signs that indicate His second coming. This Sunday, Pastor Nathan Tee identifies the key signs and major events that characterize the End Times, explaining how and why we need to prepare ourselves for these events.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/08/of-his-return/">Of His Return</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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<p>The return of Jesus is certain; He has given us signs that indicate His second coming. This Sunday, Pastor Nathan Tee identifies the key signs and major events that characterize the End Times, explaining how and why we need to prepare ourselves for these events.</p>
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<h3>Read Today&#8217;s Scripture Passage</h3>
<p>Mark 13:24-37</p>
<h3>Life Group Discussion Guide</h3>
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<p><strong>1. Start with a prayer</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Share a time you delayed doing something important because you thought there was still a lot of time. What happened in the end?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read the passage. What signs and events will accompany the return of the Son of Man?</li>
<li>Why are the warnings about Jesus’ return meant to prepare believers rather than help them predict the future?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In what ways might you be spiritually “sleeping” or neglecting what God has entrusted to you?</li>
<li>Do you tend to ignore or minimize the reality of Christ’s return in your daily life? What attitudes or habits reveal whether you are truly living in expectation of Jesus’ return?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>What change can you make in your priorities so that your life reflects readiness for Jesus’ return?</li>
<li>What responsibility or stewardship has God entrusted to you (family, ministry, discipleship, work)? How can you handle it more faithfully?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Praise the Heavenly Father because He is sovereign over history and faithful to accomplish everything He has declared. Thank Him that Jesus will return in glory as King and Lord, and that His coming will fulfill all His promises. Rejoice that He has graciously made us part of His Kingdom and entrusted us with the privilege of serving Him while we wait for His return. Thank Him that His Word reveals what we need to know so that we may live in readiness and hope.</li>
<li>Repent for the times you have lived as though Christ’s return is distant or unimportant. Ask for forgiveness for being spiritually complacent, neglecting the responsibilities and opportunities God has entrusted to you. Confess the ways you have become distracted, lazy, or careless in stewarding your life, relationships, and ministry. Pray that the Lord would awaken your heart so that you may live faithfully, alert, and ready for the day when you will stand before Him.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4S3Js_zbgzAYKU1BJNYb1Bb5cyOzXnMODzuPCtCYbpShhw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fill out our Contact Form</a> and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.</em></p>
<hr />
<h3>Tithes &amp; Offering</h3>
<p>If CBCP is your home church and you are moved to give at this time, you may deposit your offerings via online fund transfer to our church bank accounts. <a href="https://cbcp.org/giving">Learn how to give</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/08/of-his-return/">Of His Return</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cbcp.org">Christian Bible Church of the Philippines</a>.</p>
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