Joel Lai

Small Achievements

Received a nice surprise today in my mailbox. This started as a small project when I was bored during the COVID-19 period. I appreciate and celebrate this small win. Here is the accompanying video that was produced in support of this work:

Son of the promise, the Promised Son

A sermon given on 27th February 2022 for Aldersgate Methodist Church, Youth Ministry – Youthphoria. This is the script that I used. Enjoy. We enter an important narrative of Genesis. But in order to understand the gravity of what we are dealing with in this passage, let’s first pray. As a church, we are walkingContinue reading “Son of the promise, the Promised Son”

Apple September Event 2021

Apple had their September event today. Here are the prices in Singapore dollars. While I was not going to buy anything, except the new Apple Watch, I must say that the iPad mini really caught my attention. Regardless, I will update with another post when the prices of the Apple Watch Series 7 is revealed.Continue reading “Apple September Event 2021”

#VeritasiumContest

I am submitting an entry to the Veritasium contest. You may watch my video submission here: Do help me like the video. I don’t have much intention on winning, but if it garners some interest in my main research field, there’s no harm. If you would like to submit your own, feel free to checkContinue reading “#VeritasiumContest”

Intimacy with God

A recorded sermon for Aldersgate Methodist Church‘s Youth Ministry, Youthphoria. Please enjoy.

Sabbath Rest

A sermon given on 21st October 2018 for Aldersgate Methodist Church, Youth Ministry – Youthphoria. This is the script that I used. Enjoy. The church is embarking on the sermon series on the “Sabbath Lifestyle”. So today I am going to share from the word on the Sabbath Rest. We are into the 2nd ofContinue reading “Sabbath Rest”

BSF Genesis Lesson 25 – 29

Reading Genesis 41-50 We are into the final (tens of) chapters. The narrative follows Joseph in Egypt as he receives his brothers and father in Egypt. But first, he had to interpret Pharaoh’s dream to be placed in the position of second-in-charge of Egypt. The young Joseph’s dreams when he was younger landed him inContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 25 – 29”

The Tabernacle

Bible study guide and notes for discussion on The Tabernacle. Please feel free to use it for your own use.

BSF Genesis Lesson 23 – 24

Reading Genesis 37-40 Most Christians are familiar with the story of Joseph. In fact, I will give a brief summary of Genesis 37, 39-40 here. Joseph was Israel (Jacob’s new name) favourite son of the 12. As a result, Joseph was pretty cocky about it. He had 2 dreams, each along the lines of hisContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 23 – 24”

BSF Genesis Lesson 20 – 22

Reading Genesis 30-36 We continue the story following one of the patriarchs: Jacob. Jacob is son of Isaac, crucially, Jacob, through deceit, “stole” the blessing of Isaac, which was for his twin brother Esau (Chapter 27). The interaction between Jacob and Esau ends with Esau wanting to kill Jacob, and Jacob fleeing to his uncleContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 20 – 22”