Mula sa librong Esther, matututunan natin na kahit hindi nakikita ang Diyos, ang Kanyang presensiya ay naipapamalas sa buhay ng Kanyang mga tagasunod. Itong linggo, hinihikayat tayo ni Ptr. Renz Raquion na mamuhay sa paraang sumasalamin sa katauhan ng ating Panginoon upang marami pang iba ang makakita, makakilala, at magtiwala sa Kanya.

The Book of Esther shows us that an invisible God makes His presence visible through the lives of His people. This week, Ptr. Renz Raquion challenges us to make our lives a reflection of the unseen God we serve so that many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.

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Esther 4:12-17; 10:1-3

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This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung closes our series on Esther by showing us how God has been at work behind the scenes to save His people. Even when He is invisible, our Lord is moving to fulfill His promises.

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以斯帖記 Esther 10

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
– Where do you see God’s hands this past week?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
– Read the passage. Recall what you have learned throughout the book of Esther. (Note to leaders: be prepared to give points of summary.)
– What did you learn about God?
– What did you learn about yourself?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
– Has there been a time when you struggled with seeing or identifying God’s hands? Why do you think you struggled with it? (Note to leaders: Identify if there are heart issues in their relationship with God. You may choose to take more time to ask further personal questions. Avoid giving band-aid solutions.)
– What can you hold on to when God seems invisible?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
– Activity: Let each member write down the situations they see God’s hands in their lives. This will be a reminder for them next time they feel God is invisible.

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
– Praise God for He is faithful and ever-present. In Him, we are victorious. Thank God because even when we don’t see it, He never stops working in fulfilling His will and for our ultimate good.
– Ask for God’s forgiveness for times of distrust and going away from God.
– Pray for courage to trust God, to hope in Him, and to faithfully walk with Him all the more when He seems invisible.

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This week, Ptr. Nathan Tee draws from Esther 10 to show us that we are not exempted from suffering. And even though our God is all-powerful, we must do our part if we want to witness and celebrate the fulfillment of God’s promises.

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Esther 10

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
– Where do you see God’s hands this past week?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
– Read the passage. Recall what you have learned throughout the book of Esther. (Note to leaders: be prepared to give points of summary.)
– What did you learn about God?
– What did you learn about yourself?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
– Has there been a time when you struggled with seeing or identifying God’s hands? Why do you think you struggled with it? (Note to leaders: Identify if there are heart issues in their relationship with God. You may choose to take more time to ask further personal questions. Avoid giving band-aid solutions.)
– What can you hold on to when God seems invisible?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
– Activity: Let each member write down the situations they see God’s hands in their lives. This will be a reminder for them next time they feel God is invisible.

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
– Praise God for He is faithful and ever-present. In Him, we are victorious. Thank God because even when we don’t see it, He never stops working in fulfilling His will and for our ultimate good.
– Ask for God’s forgiveness for times of distrust and going away from God.
– Pray for courage to trust God, to hope in Him, and to faithfully walk with Him all the more when He seems invisible.

Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? Fill out our Contact Form and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.

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We praise the Lord that despite the Coronavirus pandemic, we can still worship online together. 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. Learn how to give.

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Kumikilos ang Diyos sa likod ng bawat pangyayari kahit na minsan tila Siya’y nananahimik at hindi natin maramdaman ang Kanyang presensiya. Ngayong linggo, ipinapaalala ni Ptr. Joseph Ouano na hindi tayo iiwan o pababayaan ng Diyos kailanman. Magtiwala at umasa tayo sa Panginoon sa gitna ng hirap at ginhawa.

God is present and working behind the scenes, even when He seems silent or when we can’t feel His presence. This week. Ptr. Joseph Ouano reminds us that God will never leave us nor forsake us. Let us trust and hope in the Lord through both good and bad times.

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Esther 10

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1. Magdasal bilang panimula.

2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)
• Paano kumilos ang Diyos nitong nakaraang linggo?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Basahin ang talata. Alalahanin ang mga natutunan sa libro ng Esther. (Note to leaders: maging handa sa pagbigay ng mga highlight.)
• Ano ang natutunan mo tungkol sa DIyos?
• Ano ang natutunan mo tungkol sa iyong sarili?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Nagkaroon ba ng panahon na nahirapan kang makita ang pagkilos ng Diyos sa iyong buhay? Sa tingin mo bakit ka nahirapan dito? (Note to leaders: Tukuyin kung may mga isyu sa puso sa kanilang relasyon sa Diyos. Maaari mong piliing maglaan ng mas mahabang oras para mas lumalim ang usapan. Iwasang magbigay ng mga pansamantalang solusyon.)
• Ano ang panghahawakan mo sa tuwing hindi mo makita ang pagkilos ng Diyos?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• Activity: Ipasulat sa bawat miyembro ang mga sitwasyong nakita nila ang pagkilos ng Diyos sa kanilang buhay. Ito ay magiging isang paalala para sa kanila sa susunod na hindi nila maramdaman o makita ang pagkilos ng Diyos.

6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)
• Purihin ang Diyos sa Kanyang katapatan. Hindi Niya tayo iiwanan o pababayaan. Sa Kanyan, tayo ay matagumpay. Salamat sa Diyos na kahit hindi natin nakikita, hindi Siya tumitigil sa pagkilos sa pagpapatupad ng Kanyang kalooban at para sa ating ikabubuti.
• Ikumpisal ang mga panahong hindi tayo nagtitiwala sa Diyos at umiiwas sa Kanyang kalooban.
• Ipagdasal na magkaroon ng lakas ng loob na magtiwala sa Diyos, umasa sa Kanya, at matapat na sumunod sa Diyos kahit na hindi natin nakikita ang Kanyang pagkilos.

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在我們一生裡有些日子是不能遺忘的, 好像結婚記念的日子, 或那日曾發生重要的事, 我們是不會忘記的。以斯帖與末底改寫了二封信, 囑咐猶大人每年都要守普珥日, 因為這是不能被遺忘的日子, 這是神得勝的日子, 這是除惡的日子, 這是公義彰顯的日子, 這也是與人分享恩典的日子。

Esther and Mordecai wrote two letters, instructing the people of Judah to observe Purim every year to commemorate the day God gave them victory. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung reminds us that we should remember the days when God has provided for us by sharing His grace with others.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

以斯帖記 Esther 9

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
– What do you consider as an enemy in your life? Who or what are the enemies you have encountered? (Note to leaders: this can be a certain person, situation, or one’s own heart.)

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
– Read the passage. How did the Jews gain victory?
– In what way does this passage challenge you personally? (Note to leaders: These can be (1) theological understanding of God’s sovereignty, (2) realness of God’s victory in their personal lives, (3) responding in rejoicing and sharing the blessings they have received, etc.)

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
– What does it mean for you that God is victorious?
– How have you experienced God’s victory in the past few weeks?
– How are you responding to God’s victory in your life?
– What is the Holy Spirit informing you as you reflect on God’s victory at the Cross?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
– What should change in your heart? How are you going to respond to the Holy Spirit?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
– Praise God that He has won the victory through the Cross and we are now free from bondage of sin and enemy.
– Pray for a heart that seeks to obey and honor God, to fully embrace and be joyful of our freedom, and to turn away from our sins.
– Pray for the openness of our heart to continually reflect on the Cross and the abundance of His grace that we may wholeheartedly rejoice and share His blessings with others.

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Do we do enough to commemorate the times the Lord has delivered us from peril? This week, Ptr. Jared Co describes why the Jews, to this day, still celebrate their deliverance from genocide and remember God’s protection and power as a community.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

Esther 9

Life Group Discussion Guide

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
– What do you consider as an enemy in your life? Who or what are the enemies you have encountered? (Note to leaders: this can be a certain person, situation, or one’s own heart.)

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
– Read the passage. How did the Jews gain victory?
– In what way does this passage challenge you personally? (Note to leaders: These can be (1) theological understanding of God’s sovereignty, (2) realness of God’s victory in their personal lives, (3) responding in rejoicing and sharing the blessings they have received, etc.)

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
– What does it mean for you that God is victorious?
– How have you experienced God’s victory in the past few weeks?
– How are you responding to God’s victory in your life?
– What is the Holy Spirit informing you as you reflect on God’s victory at the Cross?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
– What should change in your heart? How are you going to respond to the Holy Spirit?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
– Praise God that He has won the victory through the Cross and we are now free from bondage of sin and enemy.
– Pray for a heart that seeks to obey and honor God, to fully embrace and be joyful of our freedom, and to turn away from our sins.
– Pray for the openness of our heart to continually reflect on the Cross and the abundance of His grace that we may wholeheartedly rejoice and share His blessings with others.

Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? Fill out our Contact Form and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.

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Sa huli, mananaig ang kabutihan laban sa kasamaan. Ngayong linggo, ipinapaalala ni Ptr. Joseph Ouano na mayroon tayong mga rason upang magsaya at magpasalamat kahit na sa gitna ng madidilim na sandali. Kaya ng ating Diyos na palitan ang ating kalungkutan ng kagalakan, at ang ating pagdadalamhati ng pagdiriwang.

Good will ultimately prevail over evil. This week, Ptr. Joseph Ouano reminds us that we have reasons to rejoice, even in our darkest moments. For God will turn our sorrows into joy and our mourning into celebration.

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Esther 9

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1. Magdasal bilang panimula.

2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)
• Ano/Sino ang itinuturing mong kaaway o hadlang sa iyong buhay? Anong klaseng hadlang o kaaway ang nakatagpo mo sa iyong buhay? (Note to leaders: ito ay maaaring isang partikular na tao, sitwasyon, o sariling puso.)

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Basahin ang talata. Paano nanalo ang mga Hudyo?
• Sa anong paraan ka hinahamon ng talatang ito? (Note to leaders: ang mga sagot ay maaaring (1) teolohikal na pag-unawa sa soberanya ng Diyos, (2) realidad ng tagumpay ng Diyos sa kanilang personal na buhay, (3) pagtugon nang may kasiyahan at pagbabahagi ng mga pagpapalang natanggap nila, atbp.)

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Para sayo, ano ang ibig sabihin na ang Diyos ay nagtagumpay?
• Paano mo naranasan ang tagumpay na binibigay ng Diyos nitong mga nakaraang linggo?
• Paano ka tumutugon sa tagumpay na binibigay sayo ng Diyos?
• Ano ang ipinapaalam sa iyo ng Banal na Espiritu habang pinagninilayan mo ang tagumpay ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng Krus?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins) • Ano ang dapat magbago sa iyong puso? Paano mo nais tumugon sa Banal na Espiritu?

6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)
• Purihin ang Diyos sa Kanyang tagumpay sa pamamagitan ng Krus at tayo ay malaya na sa pagkakaalipin sa kasalanan at kasamaan.
• Manalangin para sa isang pusong naghahangad na sumunod at parangalan ang Diyos, upang lubos na ikagalak ang ating kalayaan, at talikuran ang ating mga kasalanan.
• Ipanalangin ang pagiging bukas ng ating puso upang patuloy na pagnilayan ang Krus at ang kasaganahan ng Kanyang biyaya upang tayo ay buong pusong magalak at maibahagi ang Kanyang mga pagpapala sa iba.

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這個世界有很多精彩的逆轉, 無論在運動場上, 在政治上, 在商業上, 本來已經快要輸了, 但最後一刻來了一個精彩的逆轉; 以斯帖記第八章我們也看見一個精彩的逆轉, 包括: 1.權柄的逆轉 2.政策的逆轉 3.地位的逆轉。

In Esther chapter 8, Mordecai, Esther, and the Jewish people are spared and even given immense power by royal decree. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung reminds us that God will come through for His children in the darkest times and turn even the most dire situations in His favor.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

以斯帖記 Esther 8

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Share a time when you experienced God’s intervention this past week.

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. How did things turn out for Mordecai, Esther, and the Jews?
• How does Mordecai/Esther foreshadow Christ?
• What did you learn about God through the passage?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• What about Mordecai/Esther that you would like to imitate?
• With what you have learned about God, what does this say about you being His child?
• Where do you see God’s hands in your day to day life?
• In your relationships, identify situations where you need to be more intentional in living out Christlikeness.

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• As God’s child, how should this translate into your day to day decisions? Be specific.
• Identify 1-2 things that you will start doing towards being more intentional in living out Christlikeness.

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Thank God that because of His sacrifice on the cross we are no longer living in bondage but have overcome it through His grace.
• Seek God’s forgiveness for the times when we tend to grumble instead of relying and putting our faith in God’s sovereignty and power to turn things around.
– Pray for a steadfast heart that despite being in a seemingly impossible situation, God is working for our good and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

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Deliverance comes for Esther and the Jewish people. Their enemy is subdued and their fortunes are restored by God. Listen to Rev. Genesis Tan this week as he reminds us that our God is a God of great reversals; He can turn our groaning to glory because He cares for us and He will triumph over evil.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

Esther 8:1-17

Life Group Discussion Guide

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
– Share a time when you experienced God’s intervention this past week.

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
– Read the passage. How did things turn out for Mordecai, Esther, and the Jews?
– How does Mordecai/Esther foreshadow Christ?
– What did you learn about God through the passage?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
– What about Mordecai/Esther that you would like to imitate?
– With what you have learned about God, what does this say about you being His child?
– Where do you see God’s hands in your day to day life?
– In your relationships, identify situations where you need to be more intentional in living out Christlikeness.

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
– As God’s child, how should this translate into your day to day decisions? Be specific.
– Identify 1-2 things that you will start doing towards being more intentional in living out Christlikeness.

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
– Thank God that because of His sacrifice on the cross we are no longer living in bondage but have overcome it through His grace.
– Seek God’s forgiveness for the times when we tend to grumble instead of relying and putting our faith in God’s sovereignty and power to turn things around.
– Pray for a steadfast heart that despite being in a seemingly impossible situation, God is working for our good and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? Fill out our Contact Form and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.

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We praise the Lord that despite the Coronavirus pandemic, we can still worship online together. 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. Learn how to give.

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Kayang baguhin ng Diyos ang isang hindi magandang sitwasyon at gamitin ito upang magdulot ng mabuting resulta. Ngayong linggo, ipapaliwanag ni Ptr. Mike Cariño na kaya nating magtagumpay laban sa anumang uri ng kasamaan dahil sa pagpapala at proteksyon ng Diyos.

God can transform a bad situation into good outcomes. This week, Ptr. Mike Cariño reminds us that God’s provision and protection will allow us to emerge victorious against the attacks of the enemy.

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Esther 8:1-17

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1. Magdasal bilang panimula.

2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)
• Anong pagpapala ang natanggap mo mula sa Diyos nitong linggo?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Basahin ang talata. Paano pinakita ng Diyos ang Kanyang katapatan at kapangyarihan mula sa talatang binasa?
• Sa iyong buhay, paano ipinapakita sayo ng Diyos ang Kanyang pagkilos?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Sa iyong karanasan, anong mga pagkakataon na inilagay mo ang iyong source of proteksyon sa ibang bagay maliban kay Hesus?
• Kamusta ang iyong relasyon kay Hesus?
• Sa anong paraan ka nabubuhay nang may tagumpay at sigla kay Hesus ngayon?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• Sa anong paraan mo nais makita ng mga tao si Hesus sa iyong buhay? Paano mo ito maipapakita?

6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)
• Purihin ang Diyos dahil kay Hesus tayo ay tagumpay laban sa kasamaan. Magpasalamat sa provision at protection ng Panginoon sa ating buhay ngayon at sa magpakailanman.
• Humingi ng kapatawaran sa Diyos sa mga sitwasyong mas pinipili nating umasa sa ating sariling kakayahan para sa ating proteksyon imbes na sa Diyos.
• Ipanalangin na mas tumibay ang ating pananampalataya sa Diyos upang lalong makita ng mga tao ang pagkilos ng Diyos sa ating buhay.

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Kami po ay nagpapasalamat sa Diyos sapagkat nabigyan tayo ng online na pamamaraan upang makapagsamba sa kabila ng nagaganap na pandemya dulot ng Coronavirus. 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. Alamin kung paano.

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