Episode 23 Woman of Samaria, Part 3 Prayer Heavenly Father, grant us clarity, discernment, and a deeper comprehension of Your word. Help us to embrace Your teachings with open hearts and minds. May we find strength in our faith as we navigate life's challenges, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 4:17-26 John 4: 17-20, The woman answered, I have no husband. Jesus said to her, You said well,‘I have no husband, for you have had five husbands; and he whom you now have is not your husband. This you have said...
Sep 26, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Episode 22 Woman of Samaria, Part 2 Prayer Heavenly Father, we come before You in prayer, asking that You illuminate our hearts spiritually to hear, feel, touch, and comprehend Your messages. We ask the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort, convict, and equip us in righteousness. May we be strengthened in our faith and emboldened to share Your love with others. Help us to be attentive to Your voice throughout our daily lives, in Jesus' name, Amen. John 4:10-18 John 4: 10, Jesus answered her, If you kne...
Sep 25, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 22
21 Woman of Samaria (1) Prayer Heavenly Father, we dedicate ourselves to You in our daily devotion. We ask for your guidance and deep understanding, so we can learn the lessons you want to teach us. Help us to remain open and receptive to Your guidance in our lives. May Your wisdom illuminate our path and strengthen our faith as we navigate through life's challenges. We seek to grow closer to You and live in accordance with Your will, in Jesus' name, Amen. John 4:1-10 John 4:1-4, Therefore when ...
Sep 24, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode 20 Nicodemus, Part 4 Prayer Heavenly Father, we recognize that You are the one true God, with no other deity beside You. Please communicate with us in Your unique way. May Your wisdom guide our hearts and minds as we seek to understand Your will. Strengthen our faith and help us to trust in Your divine plan for our lives, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 3:17-21 John 3: 17-18, For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him. He who ...
Sep 23, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 20
19. Exit John the Baptist Prayer Heavenly Father, we gather in Your name, trusting in Your presence among us. We seek Your guidance and wisdom as we reflect on the life of John the Baptist. May his example inspire us to live with courage and faith, proclaiming Your truth to the world. Help us to embrace the call to share Your message boldly, just as he did, in Jesus' name, Amen. John 3:22-36 John 3: 22, After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there wit...
Sep 21, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Nicodemus, part 3 Prayer Heavenly Father, Speak to us in Your unique way. Grant us the ability to listen, see, and understand Your Word. Nourish us today with the daily bread of Life. Help us find clarity amid the chaos and strength in our vulnerabilities. May our hearts be open to Your guidance as we journey through this day, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Refle...
Sep 13, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 17
17. Nicodemus Part 2 Prayer Heavenly Father, grant us, today, Your Word of eternal life to nourish our souls. Open our spiritual eyes, ears, hearts, and minds, so we may grasp the truths of the Spirit. Communicate with us in the unique way that only You can, through the Holy Spirit. Help us to discern Your guidance and wisdom amidst the distractions of the world. Fill us with peace and strength as we seek to follow Your path each day., in Jesus' name, Amen. John 3:8-15 John 3:8, The wind blows w...
Sep 11, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 17
16. Nicodemus Part 1 Prayer Heavenly Father, we humbly express our heartfelt gratitude for the gift of Your eternal truths. May we draw sustenance from them and never experience hunger again. Enrich our spirits and lead us through life's trials. Strengthen our resolve to pursue understanding and to share it generously with others, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 3:1-7 John 3:1-2, Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The same came to him by night, and said to him,...
Sep 10, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Destroy this Temple Prayer Heavenly Father, we express our deepest gratitude for the divine nourishment of the Bread of Life, Bread from Heaven, Living Bread, Living Word, Living Manna, and Living Water to feed our souls and quench our spiritual thirst and hunger, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 2:18-25 John 2 18-19, The Jews therefore answered him, What sign do you show us, seeing that you do these things?” Jesus answered them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. Reflection Fo...
Sep 09, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
14. Cleansing the Temple Prayer Heavenly Father, provide us with the sustenance we need each day and forgive us of our sin. Guide us to show the same forgiveness to others as you have shown to us, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 2:13, The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Reflection Jesus, accompanied by His mother Mary, His half-brothers, and His disciples, went down from Cana to Capernaum, a town situated 23 miles to the east. Capernaum was lower than Cana, so they d...
Sep 07, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Changing Water to Wine Prayer Heavenly Father, we recognize Your sovereignty and power. You have the power to control nature and change water into wine. We attribute all glory to You, in the name of Jesus. Amen. John 2: 6-7, Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing twenty or thirty gallons a piece. Jesus said to them, Fill the water pots with water. So they filled them up to the brim. Reflection In ancient Israel during the first century, ston...
Sep 06, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
12. Wedding at Cana Prayer Heavenly Father, we come before You to be instructed in righteousness. Help us to walk with You and draw closer to You. Help us to mature in faith and walk worthy of our calling, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 2:1 to 2, The third day, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the wedding. Reflection This was the 3rd day of Jesus’ public ministry, Jesus, Mary, His mother, and His disciples, John, Andrew, ...
Sep 05, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Philip and Nathaniel Prayer Heavenly Father, help us to grow in the knowledge and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ through Your words, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 1: 43-46, On the next day, he was determined to go out into Galilee, and he found Philip. Jesus said to him, Follow me. Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote: Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. Nathana...
Sep 04, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 11
10. Andrew and Peter: Prayer: Heavenly Father, we pray that our words and thoughts are pleasing to You, in Jesus' name, Amen. John 1:35-39, again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said, behold, the Lamb of God!. The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, what are you looking for? They said to him, Rabbi (which is to say, being interpreted, Teacher), where are...
Sep 03, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 10
9. John the Baptist’s Testimony: Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You to sit at Your feet. We pray that Your word will speak to each one of us individually, in Jesus name, Amen. John 1:19 to 23: This is John’s testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He declared, and didn’t deny, but he declared, “I am not the Christ.” They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” Reflection: W...
Sep 02, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
8. John the Baptist’s Testimony: Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You to sit at Your feet. We pray that Your word will speak to each one of us individually, in Jesus name, Amen. John 1:19 to 23: This is John’s testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He declared, and didn’t deny, but he declared, “I am not the Christ.” They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” Reflection: W...
Sep 01, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
7. Grace and Truth: Prayer: Dear God, please help us feel and understand Your presence in our lives, Amen. John 1:16 to18: verse 16, From his fullness we all received grace upon grace: Reflection: Out of the fullness of Jesus Christ, we have received grace upon grace. The Greek term for grace conveys the concept of receiving something that we have not earned. It is a gift that we don't need to work for. In Hebrew, the word for grace is synonymous with unfailing love. The Greek phrase "grace in p...
Sep 01, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 7
6. Incarnation: Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You with reverence and awe. We pray for quiet, soft, receptive, and teachable hearts. Speak to us as we listen to You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 1:14: The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth. Reflection: The Word became flesh: When we speak of the Word becoming flesh, we are referring to the miraculous event of His incarnation. Jesus is the em...
Aug 30, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Episde 5 True Light: Prayer: Heavenly Father, guide us into all truth by Your glorious light. Open our eyes to see You, open our ears to hear the truth, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 1: 9 to 13: The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world didn’t recognize him. He came to his own, and those who were his own didn’t receive him. But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, ...
Aug 29, 2024•3 min
Enter John the Baptist: Prayer: Heavenly Father, may Your mercy and grace be upon us. We align our spiritual antennas to tune into the frequencies of Your Word. We pray for quiet hearts and listening ears, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 1: 6 to 8: There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John. The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light. Reflection: This is John ...
Aug 28, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Life and Light: Prayer: Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that You are the life and light of the world. Illuminate us with your divine light. Take us out of darkness into Your glorious light, in Jesus’ name, Amen. John 1:4 to 5: In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it. In Him was life: Reflection: LIFE: Greek for life is Zoe which means spiritual or eternal life. John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life and h...
Aug 27, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 3
2. God’s agent in creation
Aug 26, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
1. introduction
Aug 25, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
1. Introduction to the Gospel of John
Aug 25, 2024•5 min
An English sermon delivered by Dr Andrew C S Koh in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Pengkalan, Ipoh on 16/6/24. Translated to cantonese by Elder Lai Kiong Kong.
Jun 16, 2024•34 min
English Sermon by Dr Andrew C S Koh, translated to Cantonese by Elder Lai Kheong Kong, at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Pengkakan. Ipoh, Perak. Malaysis on 18/2/2024.
Feb 18, 2024•33 min
Disneyland Visit The mere mention of Disneyland is enough to evoke feelings of nostalgia, excitement, and a touch of enchantment. When I visited Disneyland in Los Angeles, it felt like I was in a magical place where fairy tales and dreams come true. Disneyland is located in Anaheim, California. Age doesn't matter there and happiness is limitless. I entered through the magnificent entrance that welcomed me with the magical phrase, "You are now leaving today and entering a world filled with nostal...
Dec 19, 2023•3 min
Sermon by Dr Andrew C S Koh on 17/12/2023, 3rd Sunday of Advent, at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Pengkalan, Ipoh. Translated to Cantonese by Rosemarie Wong.
Dec 17, 2023•46 min
Sermon in English by Dr. Andrew C S Koh on 3/12/2023, the first week of Advent, translated to Cantonese by pastor C Y Chan
Dec 03, 2023•27 min
A Visit to the Sound of Music Studio in Salzburg I entered Salzburg's Sound of Music studio surrounded by cobblestone streets and snow-capped mountains. The air was filled with echoing melodies from the legendary studio. The walls echoed with tales of Maria von Trapp and her children, their voices still echoing through its hallowed halls. I followed in their footsteps as Maria led them back home - feeling their laughter imprinted onto its very fabric. Sunlight streamed through the windows, casti...
Dec 01, 2023•3 min
