DHW Bible Study
The DHW is a structured approach to the study of God's Word. DHW stands for Dig His Word, Discover His Will and Do His Work. Members are encouraged to avail themselves of this bible study program.
The DHW notes and questions are given a week before the bible study for all students, and there is a group of facilitators meeting with Pastor Rev. Stephen Khoo, weekly, to have discussion before the bible study, which is on every Sunday after the Worship Service.
This ministry of Pastor Rev. Stephen Khoo has blessed us, and we have benefited much from the bible studies because the discussions are biblically based, whereby we encourage one another with the Word of God.
DHW Study - Book of Genesis
February 27th, 2008
The book of Genesis and four other books – Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy – are known as the Torah (Heb.hrwt). These five books were written by Moses (Exodus 24:4, Numbers 33:2, Deuteronomy 5:22; 31:9). The Torah, comprising five books, is one of three parts of the Hebrew Old Testament. The other two parts are: the Prophets (Heb. nabi’im) and the Writings (Heb. ketobim). The order of the thirty – nine books in the Hebrew version is slightly different from the English version. The reason is because the English version is based on the Septuagint. The name “Genesis,” which means “creation” or “generation” is taken from the Septuagint (LXX). But the Hebrew title of the book of Genesis is bereshit which is the first word of the first sentence of the book, and it means “In the beginning”.
Pastor Rev. Stephen Khoo – Genesis 1 Commentary
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October 21st, 2007
The book of Esther is another one of the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament that is inspired by God and is therefore infallible, inerrant, completely reliable and trustworthy. Although the name of God is not mentioned even once in the ten chapters of the book, it is not a legitimate basis for rejecting its canonicity. Many political leaders and nations in the world do not mention God or even reject Him, but that does not change the fact that He exists and He is very much involved in the affairs of men (Isaiah 45:15) . So in the book of Esther, in every turn of events, the unseen hand of God was working out the purpose and plan of His will. Indeed, if it had not been for God, who played a vital part in the flow of events as historically recorded, the book would not be easily understood. The inspired divine writer of the book is unknown. Some have suggested Mordecai. Others think that the writer was a Persian Jew who had returned to Judaea, and wished to commemorate the celebration of Purim with the children of Israel to remember God’s deliverance. Whatever the case may be, the identity of the writer is not as important as the fact that someone whom God had inspired had written the record. Today, we can understand why the Israelites yearly celebrate the Festival of Purim (February-March). Besides explaining the origin of Purim, the most instructive teaching of Esther is that of the providence of God sovereignly working over nations and individuals. A prayerful and careful study of the book should bring comfort and joy, increase confidence and courage, and change our small view of God into awesome amazement.
Pastor Rev. Stephen Khoo – Esther 1 Commentary
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July 18th, 2007
The study of the book of Acts should benefit the diligent and conscientious student in many ways. It is the only divinely inspired account of the beginning and early expansion of the Christian church. It is our main and reliable source of information of the Christians and the church in that period. Luke recorded the period which began with the ascension of Christ (around A.D. 30) to the time when Paul was under house arrest (A.D. 62) – a period of about thirty two years. Although it was not his intention to give a total historical account of the church as a whole, Luke aimed at giving a proper account of the geographical expansion of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and its supernatural origin. The account of the charges brought up by the Jews against Gentile Christians at the Jerusalem Council shows Luke’s purpose to eliminate any religious suspicions against Judaism by the Gentile believers. In addition, Luke’s accounts of Paul’s trials before the Roman governors show that Christianity was not and is not against the Roman government.
Pastor Rev. Stephen Khoo – Acts 1 Commentary
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June 26th, 2007
Ruth is a wonderful book. It is loved by everyone who would read it. The theme of love, commitment, kindness, loyalty and integrity fill in the book. These themes are timeless. Ruth is one of two books in the Bible that bears the name of a woman. The other is the book of Esther. The inspired writer of the book is unknown. Jewish tradition named Samuel as the writer. The date is around 1050 B.C. and the historical background of the events in the book was during the period of the Judges. Although it is a small book containing only four chapters, it is not lacking in the knowledge and understanding of God, and the marvelous and gracious way He deals with people who trust and honour Him. The first chapter of the book describes the tragedy experienced by Naomi and her return to Bethlehem with Ruth, her daughter-in-law, who expressed commitment to remain with her. The next chapter features the providential meeting between Ruth and Boaz who treated her with great kindness. The third chapter relates how Naomi devised a plan to inform Boaz of his right as her kinsman-redeemer to take Ruth as his wife. Boaz responded favourably. The final chapter records how Boaz became the kinsman-redeemer and married Ruth. A son was born who was the grandfather of David.
Pastor Rev. Stephen Khoo – Ruth 1 Commentary
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April 16th, 2007
The opening phrase, “Now after the death of Joshua” connects the book of Judges with the book of Joshua. It continues with the history of the nation Israel. When Moses died, God chose Joshua to succeed him to lead His people to claim the Promised Land. But when Joshua died, there was no single godly leader to succeed him to lead the people of God. Instead God graciously raised up special leaders who were called “judges”. In times of crisis these judges provided the heroic and necessary leadership. This period of the history of the children of Israel is about 1380 B.C. to 1030 B.C. Although the name of the inspired writer of Judges is unknown the Jewish Talmud identifies the writer as Samuel.
Pastor Rev. Stephen Khoo – Judges 1 Commentary
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