March Newsbyte Part 1: Rekindling the Joy of Community Learning and Fellowship.
- CC
- May 14
- 5 min read
Updated: May 14
All glory to our awesome and faithful God, whose marvelous hands have been upon our ministry—we are brimming with updates! This post took a slight detour as we launched our End Times Symposium, which—PRAISE THE LORD—sold out in just 6 ½ days!
In the midst of it all, new classes have begun, and more workshops have taken place. Blessings abound!
To keep things digestible, we’ll be breaking our Newsbytes into smaller bites, tackling each update one at a time. Without further ado, here’s a look at the first two workshops that have come and gone—How to Plan and Lead PUP Lessons and our newly launched Weekend in the Word!
PREPARING LEADERS TO NURTURE FAITH AND INSPIRE OTHERS IN GOD'S WORD
How to Plan and Lead Precept Upon Precept Lessons (PLPUP)
27 & 28 March 2025, In-Person @ Precept Singapore
I am still awake. Now, that's a testimony. - 2 anonymous participants
Now. That got a particular listener in stitches and nodding in vehement agreement, having been a beneficiary of Stephen Lim's "How to Lead" workshops. Stephen's mastery in delivery and engagement, developed over two decades, comes to life in his dedication to refining each workshop, keeping it both fresh and experiential. His approach includes mixing up the PUP materials and integrating practical exercises, ensuring that participants transform from mere listeners into active doers of their learning.
We had a good group, many of whom were new to PLPUP. They were eager to learn and willing, with good participation. The training also helped them better understand the Precept inductive Bible study methodology. - Stephen Lim, trainer
All praise and glory to the Lord! We had 13 participants, including 9 newcomers.
🎉 Fun fact: not everyone who attended was ready or compelled to be a leader.
While Precept continually calls for more leaders to rise up for the next generation, the workshop welcomes anyone who is curious or wants to equip themselves in the art of inductive Bible study. PLPUP is a hidden gem—an "essential skill" that flies under the radar. And who knows? When God calls you to lead, the skill may be hidden in the safe but ever-ready to be deployed!
To sum up, the participants' chatter highlighted the following key feedback about the training:
Helpful and refreshing.
Well-run and well-led.
Learnt how to ask questions in leading discussions.
Learnt how to flow from one topic to another effortlessly.
Discovered new ways to lead discussions with a good flow.
Gained new understanding and insight into the Precept Inductive Bible Study methodology.
Concise and clear structure in leading—useful.
“Should do this before doing homework!” one participant quipped.
Missed this workshop? Don't worry—you can join our online PLPUP workshop in July! If you're considering coming back for a refresher, you're always welcome! You never know which PUP material Stephen will select for the training
GETTING BACK TO THE HEART OF PRECEPT INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
Weekend in the Word (WITW) | PUP Daniel Part 1, Lesson 1
29 March 2025, In-Person @ Precept Singapore
Late last year, a murmur began about this curious workshop called Weekend in the Word (WITW). Hearsay, there were such gatherings in days gone by--except it wasn't called WITW.
Back in days gone by (again), Precept classes were in-person—that was the norm. To meet the need of THAT moment in history, virtual meetings has become the new way of life. As undeniably convenient as they are, they simply cannot replace the impact of face-to-face engagements and fostering of relationships.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.- Hebrews 10:24-25
Rekindling the Joy of Community Learning and Fellowship
At the heart of this workshop, our convictions stood firm: rekindling community learning and fellowship. And even more so—to discover the joy of reading and expounding Scripture inductively. Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus exclaimed,"Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?"
That, dear friends, is our desire. That through inductive Bible study, Scripture comes alive and becomes powerful for you—igniting a longing in your heart each time you open it.
Most of all, to fully embrace inductive Bible study, it is essential to understand its methodology. At its core, our mission at Precept Singapore is about engaging people in a relationship with God through knowing His Word—to know God deeply. Live differently.
Breaking Through the Time and Screen Barrier
I survived the 9 to 5 session!
The idea of a full-day, in-person workshop—completing an entire Lesson One of any given PUP course—seemed daunting at the start and hush-hush jibes flew across Zoom screens. But praise be to the Lord, we had a wonderful turnout of 25 participants!
And after months and moons of knowing some of the participants only through virtual space, meeting in person felt almost like a blind date—time to lift the veil! Most embarrassingly, there were moments of screen-to-real-life identity confusion… but what’s a reunion without a little comic relief—this clown hopelessly excelling at recognition blunders? 🫣
Self-deprecating jokes aside, we heard cheerful quips from the Young Adults as the day progressed: "I survived 9 to 5! not as bad as I thought it would be!"
Fascinating debates added spice to the discussions, active participation in Q&A, and—most of all—the much-missed presence of real people not hidden behind black screens and muted mics, the day of fellowship was a true blessing.
"The workshop went well. We had good participation and many good questions raised." — Stephen Lim
Scripture guides you toward God. Precept guides you through Scripture.
All praise to our Lord again that indeed it went well. Weekend in the Word was more than just a workshop—it was a reminder that studying Scripture, when done in fellowship, isn’t a task but a joy.
I am happy to see the result. The participants picked up the reasoning process. When class participation is low, it’s often because people don’t know how to do the homework. Without proper understanding, there’s no joy in reading the Bible and doing the homework. And where there’s no joy, there’s no application." — Grace Lim
They said…
No WITW workshops are scheduled for the rest of this year. But before we bid our adieu, we leave you with some wonderful feedback from our participants!
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Next up: Our interview with our D4Y trainers, Mimi Voo & Lena Goh
For our next Newsbyte, we’ll bring you an exciting report on D4Y | A Special Session for Parents and Grans. We’ll delve into their passion for teaching children to study the Bible inductively, explore how the trainings have evolved over the years, and may unveil a new plan in the pipeline. Keep your eyes peeled for updates!
Before you go...
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