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Anwar is more Christian than Christians

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When reports emerged that former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad had fractured his hip, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, publicly expressed their prayers for his recovery, noting that he had been admitted to Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) after a fall at home. At the same time, two Christian brothers offered me their candid feedback: one dismissed it as “wayang kulit” (shadow play), while the other called it “hypocrisy.” I found myself reflecting: “Anwar seems more Christian than Christians.” I responded to both of them teasingly and diplomatically, “Are you able to read their hearts? I thought only God knows what is in the heart of a man, no?” I believe they understood that I meant well in trying to point to the Scriptures in how we should respond to the news of Dr Mahathir’s hip fracture — and how we should exercise some grace towards the Prime Minister and his wife, who prayed for their greatest enemy. A Thorny Relationship The relationship betw...
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The manger

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  Copied and pasted from the post on social media. Author unknown  DID YOU KNOW THE MANGER IN JESUS’ BIRTH WAS A POWERFUL SIGN, NOT A RANDOM DETAIL? Most people picture a soft, wooden crib in a quiet stable. But in first century Israel, mangers were often carved from stone. Hard. Cold. Durable. Designed to hold something precious and to keep it from harm. That detail alone changes the scene. This was not about comfort. It was about purpose. Bethlehem was not an accidental location. It was known for raising lambs used in Temple sacrifice. Shepherds in that region were familiar with what made a lamb acceptable before God. An unblemished lamb had to be protected, kept clean, and preserved without injury. Anything damaged was disqualified. Perfection mattered. Now read Luke 2 with fresh eyes. When the angel announces the birth of the Messiah, the sign is given specifically to shepherds. “You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” That detail was not for poetry....
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Last call to learn some AI to forge your ministry ahead

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  I cannot, but urge pastors and Christian fulltime staff to sign up for this workshop. Even if your church cannot sponsor you, you can seek for a waiver from Pastor Lilian Tan.  We want you to make full use of the artificial intelligence that God has given us as an asset for the church. The use of AI, similar to the use of social media platform, is the only way for us to reach a world population of 8 billion people, and increasing by the minutes, within our lifetime.  For example, why bother spend one hour to draft a letter when you can get Gemini to do it for you? Just give your instructions to Gemini, and you will get the letter drafted within 2 or 3 seconds; thereafter, you only need to polish it further.  https://copilot.microsoft.com/shares/3JPKscfH65Htpt1iBwVeG If you dread writing a letter to the government department in Malay, just get the AI to do it for you. It can be done near to perfection. All you need to do after that is to make some amendments. This d...
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Leveraging on AI to enhance your ministry work

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Video screen recording is done using Gemini for demonstration purposes only  Gemini, please explain the gospel to my mom in Mandarin :  Now, please do it in Tamil: Next, please help me to draft a letter in Malay:   William Tyndale, John Wycliffe, and John Huss each played a pivotal role in Bible translation and church reform within Western Christianity. Yet their influence remained limited until the invention of Johann Gutenberg’s printing press, which transformed the reach of their work. Ironically, it was not the churches but movements such as Communism and the Jehovah’s Witnesses that most aggressively harnessed the power of print to propagate their ideologies. The church, by contrast, was slow to adopt this revolutionary medium. This contrast underscores the profound potential of media in advancing the gospel. It is in this spirit that I will be attending a workshop to further explore how modern tools might serve the Great Commission more effectively. With 8 billion p...
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Microsoft Copilot helps close the leanring gaps on different types of Greek Verbs

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This is not intended to be a study guide for Greek verbs. It is merely to demonstrate how one can benefit from using Artificial Intelligence to close the learning gaps.  Questions were asked regarding some key terms that I failed to grasp while learning Greek grammar.  Here are the answers provided by Microsoft Copilot as I asked for clarifications. The answers to my questions are put together for the readers:  In Greek grammar, you’ll find several types of verbs. They can be recognised from the way the word begins (prefix) and ends (suffix). They are the: (a) regular verbs, which follow standard conjugation patterns, and  (b) irregular verbs, which don’t follow  standard conjugation patterns .           Sounds difficult? Well, in  both Greek and English, what this means is that while regular verbs follow predictable patterns for how a word and its prefixes / suffixes are combined (conjugation), t he spelling and form...
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USING AI TO DEMYSTIFY GREEK. It's no longer "Greeeeeek anymore!"

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  I have started using Copilot to relearn Greek—and I must say, it explains things far better than some of our Western-trained Greek professors.  Too often, their textbooks are packed with jargon such as nominative , accusative ,  dative   and genitive  cases, along with other "mumbo jumbo" terms I cannot even recall now. These abstract labels often confuse rather than clarify. I remember having a disagreement with my Greek teacher years ago. He kept regurgitating these incomprehensible terms without ever helping me relate them to real-life examples. I have always wondered: Nominative —as in nominating someone? Accusative —who is being accused in grammar court? Dative —a word hardly used in daily English, yet suddenly central to Greek grammar? That is why I prefer simplifying language learning. When I teach "super" basic Hebrew, I don't daunt people with jargons that complicate even further the learning of an already foreign language. Instead, I try ...
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Now I have a free personal tutor

This platform is for theological musings, but this post is suggesting that you can use Ai to think through a project or resolve all those gaps in learning that you may still have … You can now engage with Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT to revisit and all those lingering questions that remain unanswered.  Personally, I prefer Microsoft Copilot as it addresses me by name. First, download Microsoft Copilot and tap the microphone icon.  Register an account on Copilot.  Ask anything—Copilot functions like a personal tutor, ready to guide your thinking. For example: Was it the Red Sea or the Reed Sea that Moses led the Israelites across? Why did Moses strike the rock with his staff—was it an act of anger, or divine instruction? If you are drafting a proposal and need to think aloud about what to include in your working paper, Copilot is available to help shape your ideas. I even used copilot to clarify a number of lingering questions that were unresolved with regards to the chemi...
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Musing over “bless Israel, and you will be blessed.” What does the Scripture says?

Interesting response I received from Chat GPT and my response to it:  ——————- Provided by Chat GPT: The idea that blessing Israel leads to blessings comes from a biblical promise originally given to Abraham. The key verse often referenced is Genesis 12:3, where God says to Abraham: “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” (NIV)           This promise was given *specifically to Abraham*, but it extends to his descendants, which later include the nation of Israel. Some interpret this verse as a broader principle that those who support Israel (as Abraham’s descendants) will be blessed. However, the direct wording of the Bible speaks about blessing Abraham, not specifically Israel as a nation.           Later in the Bible, similar themes appear in verses like Numbers 24:9, where Balaam speaks about Israel: “Blessed is everyone who blesse...
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For pastors from small churches

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鼓励已经有道学硕士（或相等硕士学位）的同工们前来进修！

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For the English speaking please refer here 时代变迁、处境革新、文化多元、哲理纷纭，同时会众对牧养的要求与日俱增…。身负牧羊与喂养重责的同工必须不断更新与提升… 那该往何处去？ 本院研究院提供多种学位，包括神学硕士、教牧学/圣工研究博士、宣教学博士、哲学博士。这些课程要求学生拥有批判的思维进行研究和寻求更新。主旨在于能够帮助牧长领袖在个人生命中再次被提升，事奉更有效。 博士班学生可以在拥有不同事奉经验的群体当中交流，亦有机会向具有学问和经验的导师学习。 期盼您来申请成为本院的一份子！寄上2025年科目编排供参考。 申请/询问：https://www.mbts.org.my/zh/gsch/st-grad-zh-application
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MBTS Postgraduate School

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For the courses in Mandarin, please refer here Our world is changing rapidly, and so are the needs of our congregation. With diverse cultures, philosophies, and ever-increasing pastoral demands, the shepherds of our flock need constant renewal and advancement. Where can we find this vital support and growth? Our graduate school offers a variety of degrees, including Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Missiology, Doctor of World Christian Studies and Doctor of Philosophy. These courses require students to have a critical mindset to research and seek renewal. The idea is to help leaders in their personal lives and serve more effectively. The students will be able to interact with like-minded workers from different ministry experiences and will have the opportunity to learn from lecturers with knowledge and experience. We look forward to your application/ enquiry to become a part of us! Please read the 2025 course schedule for reference. Application/ Enquiry: https://www.mb...
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The Bible must be read in its proper context

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A MAN prayed, “Lord, what do You want me to do, show me from Your Word.”            He then opened the Bible to read: "A nd he threw the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and departed; and he went away and hanged himself.”  Matthew‬ ‭27‬:‭5‬ ‭           He flipped to another page of the Bible: The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”  Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:37           Then, the man flipped his Bible a third time and turned to John 13:37 hoping to get a verse which God will speak to him. Lo and behold, a verse caught his attention:  After this, Satan then entered him. Therefore Jesus said to him, “What you are doing, do it quickly.” John 13:27           Don't laugh!            This shows we need to understand the socio-economic and political context in order to...
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Malaysia is our homeland, we should be proud of Bahasa Malaysia

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Breaking new ground with the AVB Bible put into songs. Here are 3 inaugural videos -- help spread the word to fellow believers! Thank you  Bilangan 6:24-26  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5X9NOrq8BY   Matius 1:1-17  https://youtu.be/0SWDyUfPXkE   Matius 6:9-13   https://youtu.be/sf37xYnrzCg
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Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Prophecies in the Last Days

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  The same questions are often asked about prophecies in the last days, especially whether President Donald Trump was going to be re-elected as the President of America. Many  false prophets  have rode on the popularithy of the American presidential race to build a name for themselves.          The questions about Joel's prophecies that in the last days, our sons and daughters  will prophesy, old men will dream dreams, young men will see visions  (Joel 2:28) and of course, the evergreen question of baptism of the Holy Spirit will always resurface whenever the story of Pentecost is recounted.          Having studied this subject and being an inter-denominational person for over 40 years, allow me to elaborate:  1. In the last day, God reveals Himself through the Son, no longer through the prophets or any angels. (Heb 1:1-3).  2. The Holy Spirit through the Written Word of God points us to the Living Word...
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