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Bakht Singh Funeral - Part 4
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Bakht Singh Chabra (1903 - 2000). Indian evangelist, church planter, and Bible teacher born in Joiya, Punjab (now Pakistan), to a devout Sikh family. Educated at Punjab University, he studied agricultural engineering in England (1926-1928) and Canada (1929-1932), embracing a Western lifestyle, including smoking and drinking, while rejecting his Sikh roots by shaving his hair. Initially hostile to Christianity—once tearing a Bible apart—he converted in 1929 in Winnipeg after reading the New Testament, influenced by Christian friends John and Edith Hayward. Returning to India in 1933, he began preaching as an Anglican evangelist, later becoming independent, sparking the 1937 Martinpur revival, a pivotal movement in Indian Christianity. In 1941, after a night of prayer in Chennai, he founded Hebron Ministries, establishing over 10,000 indigenous churches modeled on New Testament principles across India and South Asia. Singh authored books like How I Got Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory and held annual “Holy Convocations” in Madras, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Kalimpong, drawing thousands. Married to Rama Bai at age 12 in 1915, little is recorded of their personal life. His contextualized gospel, blending Indian spirituality with biblical truth, earned him the title “Elijah of the 21st Century” in Indian Christendom. Singh’s words, “I have never asked any man for anything, but the Lord is richly supplying all my needs,” reflect his faith-driven ministry. Despite Parkinson’s disease in his final decade, his legacy endures through Hebron’s global network and writings, praised by figures like Ravi Zacharias.
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This sermon reflects on the massive turnout at the funeral of brother Bucksing, where people from various countries and religions gathered to pay their respects. It emphasizes the unity and respect shown across different faiths, breaking religious traditions. The message echoes brother Bucksing's teaching that only God is worthy of adoration and glory, highlighting the importance of surrendering to God's will and allowing Him to work in our lives.
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Thousands from all over flocked to see the mortal remains of the beloved brother Bucksing. The body was kept in the Hebron Church. People came from different parts of India and abroad. Bucksing's followers from America, Australia, Gulf, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka paid tributes to the great leader. Christian leaders from Baptist, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Church of South India, Catholics and independent churches attended the funeral. Breaking religious traditions, non-Christians like Hindus, Sikh community and Muslims walked along the funeral procession. It was estimated that around 600,000 people paid their last respects to the departed soul. People who came from outstation were lodged at the Church Hebron. No flowers were placed on the coffin and there was no incense either. As brother Bucksing preached, it's only God who is worthy of all adoration and glory. I am the clay, mold me and make me after thy will. While I am waiting, yield and steal. Have thine own way, Lord, love thine own way. Cold am I being at thy feet. Filled with thy Spirit, still thou shalt see. Thy strength will always be in me. Have thine own way, Lord, love thine own way. Search me and find me, Master, today. Whiter than snow, Lord, watch me just now, as in thy presence.
Bakht Singh Funeral - Part 4
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Bakht Singh Chabra (1903 - 2000). Indian evangelist, church planter, and Bible teacher born in Joiya, Punjab (now Pakistan), to a devout Sikh family. Educated at Punjab University, he studied agricultural engineering in England (1926-1928) and Canada (1929-1932), embracing a Western lifestyle, including smoking and drinking, while rejecting his Sikh roots by shaving his hair. Initially hostile to Christianity—once tearing a Bible apart—he converted in 1929 in Winnipeg after reading the New Testament, influenced by Christian friends John and Edith Hayward. Returning to India in 1933, he began preaching as an Anglican evangelist, later becoming independent, sparking the 1937 Martinpur revival, a pivotal movement in Indian Christianity. In 1941, after a night of prayer in Chennai, he founded Hebron Ministries, establishing over 10,000 indigenous churches modeled on New Testament principles across India and South Asia. Singh authored books like How I Got Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory and held annual “Holy Convocations” in Madras, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Kalimpong, drawing thousands. Married to Rama Bai at age 12 in 1915, little is recorded of their personal life. His contextualized gospel, blending Indian spirituality with biblical truth, earned him the title “Elijah of the 21st Century” in Indian Christendom. Singh’s words, “I have never asked any man for anything, but the Lord is richly supplying all my needs,” reflect his faith-driven ministry. Despite Parkinson’s disease in his final decade, his legacy endures through Hebron’s global network and writings, praised by figures like Ravi Zacharias.