Students’ Testimonies – 2017

I praise the Lord for His numerous blessings – loving parents, supportive friends, understanding teachers, the wonderful Aunty Heng Chan and Mrs Loh who were fantastic BK teachers and lastly, for the unexpectedly splendid SPM results I received.

Throughout my Form 5 year, studying Luke and Acts was a great way to continuously build a strong, godly character and be reminded how God is faithful to me even in the toughest situations.

Even though there were distractions and challenges as one of only three students taking BK in my school, I never ceased studying God’s Word. So if you are reading this, there is no need to fear taking BK as Romans 15:4 says, “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”

In my opinion, the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are the best books for Christians and people who want to know more about God. In Luke, we learn about Jesus’ birth, how He lived on earth and most importantly why He died on the cross for our sins. In Acts, we learn how the apostles spread the gospel to other people, not only to the Israelites but also to the Gentiles and to the ends of the earth. One event which touches me is when God changed Saul(a person who persecuted Christians) into the faithful Paul who spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.

It is good to take this subject to study in depth and to share the gospel with others. The main reason why we take this subject is because we want to know more about Jesus and learn how to be more like Him. I hope with this, you will be encouraged to read the Bible and know about God. God bless.

I was introduced to Bible Knowledge by a teacher in Form 4. At that time, all I knew was that it was an extra subject and it required a lot of memory work like Sejarah.

Later, I found out that BK was not an easy subject to take because it requires accuracy and precision in answering the questions. My BK teacher taught us with great enthusiasm and cheerfulness. Studying BK has taught me to be more consistent in reading the Bible and trusting God knowing that He will make all things possible and I just do my part.

If you are reading this and have doubts whether or not to take BK as an extra subject, I truly believe you should do so. This is the best way to testify to others how great our Heavenly Father is – all glory to Him.

I had heard about Bible Knowledge and had a passion to take it. Unfortunately it was not easy finding a teacher. But God answered my prayer and I was able to attend weekly BK classes in Penang Christian Center (PCC).

The road was bumpy in the beginning as I was new to BK. However, our wonderful BK teacher, Mrs Stella Pan turned BK into a fun and interactive way of learning it. She has many cool ideas for teaching us. For instance, BK class graduates are invited back to help to do a sketch on the book of ACTS while encouraging us to continue to persevere in BK. In addition, tasty snacks kept us energized after learning BK for 2 hours. Moreover, snacks were also our rewards when we did well in our quizzes. In this way, we stayed competitive while learning and sharing our knowledge.

Looking back, I have no regrets taking BK as my extra subject in SPM. Although it is challenging, I want to inspire younger students to take it up. We just need to play our part and GOD will do the rest.

“The heart of a man plans his ways, But the Lord establishes His steps.” Proverbs 16:9.

I got to know the Bible better through BK classes and Pastor Teh who taught us BK also taught us to live a true Christian life. The guidebooks used have these little sections called ‘Handles’ where young students like us are guided through life, dealing with problems and staying close to God. I made many new friends in BK classes because there were Form 3 – 5 students in my BK classes. The benefits I obtained from BK classes will stay with me all my life as the Word of God is a lamp to our feet and a light for our paths. BK classes also brought me closer to God because in the midst of a hectic school schedule, I made allowance to learn God’s word.

I had the privilege of joining the annual SPM BK Oral Quiz too. The quiz tests various aspects of our understanding and memory. It was a thrilling experience to compete with students from various schools. Besides, I learnt team work as we were teamed up with a partner to work out answers for certain sections in the quiz.

Try BK classes today, you’ll never regret it.

My experience with Bible Knowledge as an additional subject in SPM is one of the most enriching experiences I’ve had.

When I was in form 4, I decided to take up BK, without really knowing what I had signed up for. Anyway, I attended classes weekly with a group of friends from different schools. Being a state representative in gymnastics and a Queen’s Guide, I had to prioritize my time and BK always got the brunt of it, resulting in below- par grades. During SPM, I wasn’t as prepared as I wanted to be for BK but I committed everything to the Lord to guide me. I missed getting straight As because of BK but the knowledge imparted to me cannot be measured.

Being the only one from my school to take BK, my friends often asked me about what I was studying in BK. I then realised that taking BK wasn’t just about getting an extra A+ on my SPM cert. It was a great way to share my faith and the Bible with my friends in school. Additionally, BK has given me a greater insight into the Bible and the Bible stories I thought I was well-versed with since Sunday School. Certainly, there’s always something new to learn from the Bible.

I would like to thank my dedicated teachers, who never stopped encouraging me, my parents and brother, who have always been there to support me and my friends, for the support and amazing fellowship along our BK journey.

BK is not taken by everyone but everyone needs Bible Knowledge. After PT3, my parents encouraged me to take BK as a subject in SPM. I had a choice to decline but God had placed a desire in me to know more about Him and so I started going for classes in my church.

The next year, I joined teacher Jagan’s class every Saturday. I started with high hopes but in the mid-year exam, I got a C. It was the same for my trial exam. Again, I questioned my decision for taking the subject, and I questioned God about His plans for me. I did my part in studying to get the best result possible but I just couldn’t achieve it. I paid attention in class and I prayed before each test. I went to church every weekend but there was no improvement. I had every reason to give up and focus on my remaining 9 subjects but then I thought of the main reason I had taken BK. I started regaining the desire to know the stories and lessons in the Bible and to apply them into my life.

I sat for my final SPM BK exam and by God’s grace and teacher Jagan’s help, I did extremely well. I realised that if you put God first in your life, there is nothing to worry about. Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not worry about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

There are many other lessons to be learnt through BK and it is for you to find out on your own.

Taking BK instead of Mandarin was something that my family didn’t really agree to. But by God’s grace, I was finally able to convince my father after 3 months of prayer and hope.

Learning BK is a way to show our love for God, by learning and keeping His commandments. It is true that BK is tough and that it is hard to get an A+ for BK, but we should be grateful that we are able to have the opportunity to study Luke and Acts, especially for some of us who don’t read the Bible every day.

With effort and God’s grace, I believe that we can score well in BK and all our other subjects because ‘’The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 1:7). Most of all, remember that we should rely on God’s grace to strengthen us to study hard as well as study smart, because as the Bible says, ‘’I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’’(Phil 4:13)

Taking up BK as an additional subject? Why would one bother to do so despite knowing the chances of getting A+ for BK isn’t easy? I decided to take up BK because as a Christian, it’s my responsibility to study the Bible.

I intended to drop BK after some time studying it but some verses in the Bible touched my heart and made me gain interest in studying BK. I would like to thank my teachers for making the BK lessons interesting by teaching us to memorise the verses easily using dramas and acronyms. This would be the main reason I continued on and sat for the BK paper in SPM.

I truly enjoyed studying BK with my friends especially when we helped each other with the verse or the key point of each chapter in Luke and Acts.. Besides that, it’s amazing as we relate the Bible verses to our daily lives. I strongly encourage more juniors to take up BK. Studying God’s Word will really touch your mind, soul and heart.

Though calling myself a Christian, I rarely touched the Bible, except on Sundays in church. I realized the need to understand the Bible more and so in Form 4, I decided to take up Bible Knowledge despite knowing I would have my hands full with 12 subjects. Taking BK doesn’t mean you would have to be extremely good at it, but as long as you bring a willing heart before God to learn His Word, that is enough.

BK taught me a lot of things. In Luke, I see Jesus’ divinity, power and love. In Acts, I see how Jesus’ disciples and followers spread the gospel to all people with boldness despite knowing they would be persecuted. Other than that, studying BK makes me feel closer to God. It makes me feel at peace even during the exam season. BK is not just a subject, it’s a weapon granted by God to us, to equip ourselves more even at school. BK is definitely worth taking.

When I first started studying for BK, I struggled with the 2 books, Luke and Acts. However, the more I analysed and understood the context of each scenario, it helped me to naturally remember them. Studying BK has helped me lay a good foundation on Christ who sacrificed His life for me on the cross and the actions that are needed from me to follow in order to honour Him.

I am really thankful to God and to my BK teachers, Aunty Kun Han and Uncle Michael Fun for helping me achieve an A- for BK in my SPM. As I look back, it isn’t about the grade I gained that makes me happy but the assurance of my salvation and the journey I had while learning it.

So, if you are in Form 3 or Form 4, do take up BK as a subject to rediscover new things about the works of Jesus in the book of Luke and the challenges Paul had to go through and how he relied totally on God in the book of Acts.

Trust me, you will be able to come out a better shaped follower of Christ who is steadfast to God in facing many challenges in life.

I can easily say that taking SPM Bible Knowledge was the best decision I made in high school although many people had discouraged me from doing so. It was a decision that changed my outlook on life. With constant effort and having a very dedicated teacher in Dr.Wong, my results gradually improved. I was not one of those students who did extremely well in SPM. However, my A- in Bible Knowledge gave me so much satisfaction and joy. The joy was simply unexplainable. You must experience it for yourself.

To the youngsters out there who are being discouraged from taking up BK, remember, our God did not give us a spirit of timidity but of power. Stand firm, carry your cross and work hard. He will not let you down.

I can easily say that taking SPM Bible Knowledge was the best decision I made in high school although many people had discouraged me from doing so. It was a decision that changed my outlook on life. With constant effort and having a very dedicated teacher in Dr.Wong, my results gradually improved. I was not one of those students who did extremely well in SPM. However, my A- in Bible Knowledge gave me so much satisfaction and joy. The joy was simply unexplainable. You must experience it for yourself.

To the youngsters out there who are being discouraged from taking up BK, remember, our God did not give us a spirit of timidity but of power. Stand firm, carry your cross and work hard. He will not let you down.

It is a privilege to study Bible Knowledge. I am proud to admit that studying this subject propelled me to have daily devotions, read the Bible and praise God daily. Learning BK has enabled me to socialize and connect with people. I was also able to put aside the stress from the other school subjects and focus on His words.

Lastly, John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” We ought to learn, understand and meditate on the life of Jesus and His teachings. One sure way of doing it is the consistent learning through the two years in BK class.

SPM is no joke. Seriously. But life isn’t either. And that is where Bible Knowledge comes in – to learn more about what still matters after everything on this earth fades away.

Surely we have heard many people present the cons of taking BK as an extra subject in SPM – it takes up too much of your “studying time“ for other “more important” subjects, it further adds to your burden, it doesn’t help you in your future career, etc. But I still took BK after considering all these, and God did not fail me.

Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” This verse in particular has encouraged me along this BK journey. I have struggled, juggling my time among my 12 subjects, but God has seen me through it all. I took BK because I love God and to let unbelievers know how important God is to me, in the hope that they will want to get to know this important God too. I took BK because He matters that much to me. He spared His life for me on the cross, the least I can do is spare my time to draw closer to Him. I have never regretted taking Bible Knowledge, not ever.

Sitting for BK SPM was scary at first, knowing that I had to cover 2 books, Luke and Acts. Yet, SPM BK turned out to be a splendid experience for me.

By learning BK, I realized that being a Christian is the most beautiful blessing as I get to know the great works of our God, His love and compassion. I also realize that the Bible is the only book whose Author is always present when one reads it. BK has created within me a desire to read the whole Holy Bible.

“I don’t have a good command of English and BK is taught and tested in English. Would I be able to cope with studying BK in English?” Besides, my seniors also told me that BK is a difficult subject to get an A+ in SPM. I am a Christian and it is not right for me to abandon God’s words. So, I decided to take up BK in Form 4.

In 2016, I took 12 subjects in total. At the beginning of the year, I felt tired and wanted to give up. Nevertheless, because of God’s grace, I managed to get an A+ for BK in SPM. I know now that with God, nothing is impossible.

I thank God for our teachers for their dedication in teaching us BK. I will never regret taking BK in SPM. I know that God always provides everything I need. Lastly, I would like to encourage more students to study BK.

Taking Bible Knowledge was a very positive experience which I enjoyed. It showed me how God worked in miraculous and mysterious ways throughout Luke and Acts to fit into His bigger purpose. I knew that no matter how I did for the paper, He could still use it for His glory. This experience helped my relationship with God to grow as I rely on Him.

I encourage anyone who is taking BK to have an expectant heart of what God is going to show and do through you because He does amazing things when we step out of our comfort zones with Him.

Taking Bible Knowledge as one of my subjects encouraged me to study God’s Word every day and to revise what the teacher had taught us. I am glad that I had chosen BK as one of my subjects for SPM and I scored an A+ for it. I also learnt a precious lesson. As long as you honour God and spend precious moments with Him, God will give you what you deserve. Yo.

I have also learnt and grown spiritually through BK. I am very grateful to my BK teachers who sacrificed a lot of their precious time and energy throughout the whole year . They even sacrificed their weekends and holidays for us. Thus, I encourage more juniors to take BK as you would not regret it. With the awesome teachers and God’s wisdom given to all of us, you will definitely enjoy your secondary school life with Bible Knowledge.