Blessed Good Friday!

Blessed Good Friday!
Good Friday is good because Jesus Christ died so that all who trust and believe in Him will have eternal life, and we no longer live for ourselves but for Him who died and was raised. Put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour today – find out more here or here.
For all who already trust Jesus, may this Good Friday be a day to reflect on our Saviour’s indescribable love for us that led him Via Dolorosa to Calvary, where He died that death we should have died. May we then live the life He wants and wills us to live, with faith, hope and joy abiding in Him. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow.
Blessed Good Friday to all, from all of us at EAST!
P.S. See our Holy Saturday reflective post on “Why is there suffering?“
Biblical Counselling in Ministry (Online Day Course)
Biblical Counselling in Ministry (LF561, 3 Credits, Online)
11 January – 10 May 2022, Thursdays, 9.00 am-12.00 pm
Introduction to foundational principles and techniques of a ministry of care and counselling. The course includes a study of biblical, theological, and ethical aspects of counselling in ministry as well as common counselling concerns often encountered by ministry practitioners. Course includes practical application.
Audit students are expected to complete assigned readings and discussions on Populi.
The Firstborn of All Creation
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.” – Colossians 1:15-16, ESV
For everything, absolutely everything finds purpose in Him who is the beginning and the end.
Physical Settings of the Bible (Evening Course)
Physical Settings of the Bible (Onsite)
BS531, 2 Credits
Thursdays, 7.00 pm-9.00 pm
Have you gone on a Holy Land tour in the past and would like to learn more about the places you visited? Or would you like to go some time in the future? This course will help you better understand the biblical geography, history, and culture.
(Onsite classes meet at EAST campus on 118 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427407.)
Keith Shubert, PhD and Jeannette Shubert, DMin/PhD Studies
Keith lived in Israel for three years while completing a Master’s degree in Historical Geography of Ancient Israel. Many who have gone to Israel with Keith over the past 15 years have commented that his teaching at the biblical sites brings the Bible to life. His wife, Jeannette, co-leads the group. As a team they make this a memorable trip for all who have gone with them in the past.
This class may be taken for free from tuition fees by audit students under the GLO@EAST promotion (S$40 registration fee payable). Registration deadline is Friday, 9 July 2021.
God’s Strength and Provision
Paul’s letter to the Philippians is about living the Christian life. In Chapter 4:10-20 specifically, Paul speaks of God’s provision. He thanks the Philippians for their concern, but expresses that it was not needed. Paul has everything he needs when he has Christ. He is content no matter his situation, through Christ who strengthens him.
Do not take the verse out of context. Paul is not saying that God will empower all believers to accomplish anything they desire. God’s strength enables us to endure hardship and persecution, as Paul himself was experiencing at the time. Trust in the Lord’s timing and provision in everything we go through, so we can be content and not be consumed by greed and materialism.
That is Paul’s secret to contentment and the key takeaway from this part of his letter. Trust God, so much so that you can say: “Through Him, I can endure all difficulties no matter how seemingly insurmountable they may seem.”