Posts by Karman Tam (Page 3)
Week 3 : Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Did you ever wonder why there is such an emphasis on transgression, temptation and evil in the Lord’s Prayer? The Lord’s Prayer draws us to contemplate who God is and how we are to conduct ourselves in relation to Him. Our Father is all holy, the almighty God, king above all kings. We are his beloved children, redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus, subjects of his kingdom. We are to lead a life of full submission to his sovereignty…
Week 2 : Forgive Our Trespasses
To trespass is to pass through without permission, to intrude and violate against. What do you mean when you pray “Forgive our trespasses (debts) as we forgive those who trespass against us (our debtors)”? What are some of the things that we may have trespassed and need God’s forgiveness? Three words about sin in the bible can shed some light on this. First, the word “sin” comes from a root that describes an archer missing the mark. It is about…
Week 1 : Our Daily Bread
This week we just entered into Lent. Fasting is commonly practiced by Christians during Lent to commemorate Jesus’ fasting in the wilderness before he began his ministry. We are told that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The devil came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” (Matt 4:1-4) Seeing that Jesus was hungry, the devil tempted…
The Twelve
JOIN US ONLINE Zoom meeting ID: 935 8858 8664 Password: 766324 >>Teachers: Gary Tong, Deacon Sam Chan >> In every respect, Jesus’ twelve disciples were perfectly ordinary men. Not one of them was renowned as great scholar, orators or theologians. Indeed, they were not even involved inside the religious establishment of Jesus’ day. They were prone to mistakes, wrong attitudes, lapse of faith or even bitter failure. However, they were transformed by the risen Lord and they returned to…
Book of James
JOIN US ONLINE (JANUARY 24th) Zoom meeting ID: 945 4623 6078 Password: 277294 >>Teacher: Fannie Tam>> The author of this book James (or Jacob) who’s the brother of Jesus assumes a position of authority in the Jerusalem church. It’s possibly the earliest New Testament writing between AD 44-49. The readers were the 12 tribes of Jewish Christians who were dispersed for various reasons related to persecutions or pursuit of commerce. It’s a wonderful book, extremely convicting that faith is not…
The Armor of God
Facilitator: Fannie Tam >> All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you — unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life at your work, family and even church. But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. If you’re tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down unaware of what’s going on, this study is for you. The enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The…
Discernment, Decision Making, the Will and Word of God
>>Teacher: Deacon Thomas Choy >>> God still speaks today through what He has spoken – His Word is our foundation for proper discernment and decision making so that our plan, action and behaviour will align with His will. But how can we do that in all situations of life? How His Word becomes our “road map” will be studied, explored and applied.
The Parables of Jesus
>>Teachers: Ken Lau, Vivien Gam, Carl Chu>> About one-third of Jesus’ teaching found in the Bible are in the form of parables. Have you ever contemplated why Jesus used parables in his teaching? Just a mere figure of speech from our master teacher? How is the message in the parables related to the theme of the gospel? Are you intrigued by some of the parable characters and the similes in the stories? There is too much to gloss over! We invite…
Urban Promise Summer Camps
Our mission at UrbanPromise Toronto is to reach children with the love of Jesus and raise them into leaders who restore their communities. While we are uncertain as to what the new regulations will allow us to do, we are excited and hoping to have ministry in person! If not, we will remain on zoom, in backyards, front yards, porch steps and wherever God leads us. We will still seek to proclaim Christ and have lots of fun together. In…
Living Faith through the Storms of Life
JOIN US ONLINE @ 11:15am Zoom meeting ID: 544 749 050 Password: 970347 Facilitators: Josephine Chow, Ben Tou, Susan Chareunsouk>>> Jesus never promised us an easy life without trouble. Instead, he told us that “In this world you will have tribulation. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). Life is unpredictable. We have to overcome different adversities and hardships. Unexpected storms may throw us off course. For the 8 Sundays in June and July, some dear…
A Friend Introduces Jesus
>>Teacher: Pastor Scott Bissell >> John was a companion of Jesus, who experienced Him close up wrote one of the accounts of His life. Come and learn who Jesus claimed He was, His purposes and message for everyone. No matter if you’re trying to figure out who Jesus is, new to faith, or have been a believer a long time, this class on the book of John is for you.
Lead Where You Are III
JOIN US ONLINE @11:15am Zoom meeting ID: 987 4687 2268 Password: 133428 Facilitators: Warren Chant, Peter Yien >> If you are interested in building up leader characters and life skills, this course is for you. Our everyday lives are led by applying Biblical principles in our relationships, and managing these challenges. We are called to be servant leaders to influence others whom God places in our lives. Although this course will benefit the current and emerging…