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This study explores the theme of rekindling the hunger for the truth of God's word in contemporary contexts, drawing from the prophecy of Amos 8:11-14. The passage highlights a period when people will experience a profound spiritual famine, not of physical sustenance, but of hearing the words of the Lord. Historically, this famine signified a divine judgment on the people of Israel for their moral and spiritual deviations despite their material prosperity. In today's context, this spiritual hunger remains relevant as modern society grapples with materialism, technological advancements, and a subsequent spiritual void. Many individuals seek meaning and direction but often fail to find lasting fulfillment. This paper emphasizes the enduring need for God's word as a source of truth, guidance, and comfort. Key aspects include, Spiritual Hunger The persistent spiritual emptiness experienced by many, underscoring the necessity of God's word for true satisfaction. Role of the Church,The importance of churches and Christian communities in teaching and disseminating God's word effectively to meet contemporary spiritual needs. Utilizing Media and Technology, Leveraging digital platforms to spread biblical teachings and reach a broader audience in the digital age. Individual Responsibility, Encouraging personal engagement with Scripture to foster a deeper relationship with God and to serve as living testimonies to others. The study concludes that rekindling the hunger for God's word is crucial in addressing the spiritual needs of today's society, offering a timeless guide and a source of hope for those seeking truth. This calls for a collective effort by individuals and faith communities to prioritize and propagate the transformative power of God's word in a world often devoid of spiritual direction.    

God's call to repentance is a theme found in the book of the prophet Joel chapter 2 verses 1-4. In this text, Joel proclaims God's call to His people to return to Him with sincerity of heart. This call carries with it the threat of punishment for disobedience, but also with the promise of grace and restoration for those who repent. This article explores the meaning and relevance of God's call to repentance in the context of today's spiritual and social life.

In Christian philosophy, the concept of happiness is often associated with the close relationship between humans and God. Eternal happiness is seen as the highest goal that can be achieved by being loyal to God, experiencing spiritual healing and living according to the principles of the Christian religion. This article explains that happiness in a Christian context includes inner peace, gratitude and the hope of eternal life with God. This analysis emphasizes the importance of faith, prayer and devotion to others to achieve eternal happiness. In addition, this article also emphasizes that true happiness is not only based on material achievements or physical pleasures, but rather on a spiritual connection with God and the fulfillment of a spiritual calling. Thus, the meaning of happiness in Christian philosophy refers to seeking and experiencing eternal happiness in the presence and love of God.  

An important part of eschatological teachings is futurist fact, which is the disclosure of future events through prophecies of the past. Therefore, Bible prophecy is at the center of the study and discussion of eschatological teachings. Eschatology is the most important doctrine that should be taught in the church, family and school environment as material for Christian religious education. The teaching of eschatology is very important to teach to students at school, so that they understand it and think about it. repent and believe in Jesus Christ and obtain the salvation of eternal life, now while you are still alive in the world and later when Jesus comes a second time to receive every believer. By knowing eschatology, students can prepare themselves spiritually with a firm belief that Jesus will come a second time to gather believers from the dead in the first stage of the resurrection, and people who are still alive at that time will experience the rapture. to heaven). In Christian religious education in schools, students must be taught that in the first stage of the resurrection, both Old Testament and New Testament believers, as well as believers who were still alive at the time of death, will experience resurrection. ; resurrected from the grave rapture), they become a glorified body like the Lamb of God. Christian religious formation must include advice to be alert, encouragement to work faithfully, development of skills, strengthening responsibility for all actions, and a glorious hope for the day of the Lord's return.

Ezra means helper. Ezra was a prophet sent by God to lead the Israelites after the exile. After the exile ended, the Israelites intended to build a temple for God. They face many challenges and obstacles, but when God is with them everything can be overcome easily. Just like us today, when we surrender to God everything we want, God will suffice. Just as in building God's house of worship, the Israelites were so enthusiastic when they wanted to build God's house, we too as God's congregation should have the same commitment as the Israelites in building God's house. Because that is one form in which we glorify God and how we give what is best for God. We must emulate the Israelites with great enthusiasm. When they laid the first stone in the construction of God's house, they were very happy, they praised God, sang and played musical instruments such as the harp, ciracap and also the trumpet. Even among all the shouts of cheers and songs of joy, there were also those among them who were crying, moved by what they had been through so far. Such great enthusiasm enabled the Israeli people to do this and overcome all the challenges in their lives.

This article discusses the development and views of the Mutazilah, a school of Islam that emphasizes human freedom of thought while limiting God's absolute will. History and divisions within the Islamic community provide an important context for understanding the teachings of the Mutazilah, especially regarding the concepts of tawhid, divine justice, God's promises and threats, man's position between two extremes, as well as the encouragement to do good and the prohibition against wrongdoing. Using a qualitative approach and literature review, this study analyzes primary and secondary sources related to the Mutazilah. The findings highlight the view that they emphasize human freedom of thought as the key to interpreting religious texts, with the belief that humans have the freedom to determine their actions.This article explores the main tenets of the Mutazilahs. A thorough understanding of the Mutazilah's contribution to Islamic theological history provides valuable insights into the complexity of ideas and views within the religion. In conclusion, this article makes an important contribution to exploring the diversity of Islamic theological thought through the lens of the Mutazilah.

In the context of everyday life, this shows the importance of stability, continuity and blessings in human life, which they believe come from God. And in Christianity, every person has the right to interpret the contents of the Bible, thus he is called an interpreter. Interpreting the Bible is not immediately aims to change/rationalize the original text of the Bible, but aims to find a different theology by looking at it from a different perspective so as to produce a new meaning. In interpreting Bible verses/texts, we must not interpret it out of context, and God also gave the Israelites peace and there were also those who took issue with settling the division of land between the tribes of Israel after they entered the land of Canaan. This chapter records how God was faithful in fulfilling His promise to the Israelites by giving them the promised land in Canaan. In this context, there is no specific problem, but rather an important achievement in the history of Israel under Joshua's leadership after they emerged from wandering in the wilderness. And this also reflects an achievement and settlement of the Israelite society, allowing them to live more stably, cultivate land, and building community in the promised land.

Giving thanks is our way of acknowledging and thanking God for His promise that despite our hardships and sufferings He will never leave us. From 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 we can learn from Solomon where after finishing his prayer God responded by sending fire from heaven which was a sign of God's response to his prayer. Fire shows the glory of God that fills the temple outside and inside the temple and thanksgiving requires humility when offering burnt offerings and communion offerings where God also warns to build an altar which is a reminder of God's mercy and forgiveness to man. God wants us to be a house of prayer, Christians who are called houses of prayer are Christians who like to pray, praise and worship God people who have a close relationship with God at all times, having a close relationship with God means not only talking to God, but we must also be able to hear God's voice.

The reign of Ahab and his wife Jezebel was a time of spiritual crisis in Israel. Ahab did what was evil in God's eyes more than all those who preceded him (1Kgs. 16:30), he worshipped Baal and the gods that caused God's heartache and Elijah, the prophet sent by God in response to Ahab and Jezebel's deeds. Elijah opposed the worship of Baal. Elijah's integrity was seen in the great mission he carried out he followed what God commanded him but God's care for him did not escape God to provide what he needed and to do that God commanded him to bring food to Elijah in his hiding place. The research method used is the analysis of biblical texts, with a descriptive approach of analysis and literature review Descriptive analysis researchers use to describe God's providence to the prophet Elijah during the drought in Israel. Today, man as God's creation often doubts God's providence and is even able to do bad things before Him to fulfill his desires. Through Elijah it can be seen that if we believe and follow what he commands, God will take care of his created life and provide for his needs

This research discusses the role and leadership characteristics of a Servant of God in the Christian context, especially in the church environment. Leadership of God's Servants is analyzed through the concepts of service leadership, spiritual mindset, and example. The research method used is a qualitative study which reflects the reality faced by a Servant of God in his ministry. The research results show that the leadership of God's Servants includes aspects of service that are based on the service model of Jesus Christ. Christian leaders are expected to have the qualities of humility, service, and selflessness. Leadership of God's Servants also requires a spiritual mindset that involves insight, wisdom, and commitment to God's Word. Apart from that, the leader's example is an important key in shaping the character of the congregation and having a positive impact on the surrounding environment.

Menurut penelitian, budaya dan tradisi Jawa merupakan akulturasi berbagai aspek seperti agama, kepercayaan, situasi sosial, lingkungan, dan geografi, bukan sekadar produk asimilasi atau perubahan tertentu. Tanpa menghilangkan budaya lama, sejumlah variabel bersatu menciptakan budaya dan adat istiadat tertentu. Pulau Jawa masih banyak menjalankan adat istiadat kunonya, seperti Slametan, Ritual Sedekah Bumi, Ruwatan, Grebeg Sura, dan masih banyak lagi yang lainnya. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian Tradisi Ruwat Bumi di Desa Paningkaban adalah Pendekatan folklore dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. metode deskriptif kualitatif  Ruwat bumi di desa Paningkaban merupakan syukuran bersama sebagai bentuk rasa syukur kepada Tuhan yang Maha Esa dan wujud menghormati leluhur yang sudah ada. Pada intinya Tradisi ruwat bumi merupakan syukuran sebagai bentuk rasa syukur warga masyarakat Desa Paningkaban, tradisi ruwat bumi dilaksanakan 8 tahun sekali pada bulan sura, tetapi hari dan tanggalnya menyesuaikan dan tidak harus sama seperti tahun-tahun sebelumnya

Nowadays, there are many Christians who only listen to God's word but do not do it or who are said to be more concerned with their fleshly desires, one of which is: slandering fellow humans, rather than doing what God wants them to do. This article aims to explore the meaning of the writing in the letter of James about hearing and doing the word of God. This research uses a qualitative approach, by analyzing various sources such as books, novels, and updates related to the topic of this article. The results of the analysis see the importance of a servant of God interpreting the call to serve God for a positive impact on Christians today. A servant of God must be a blessing and an example in all aspects of life so that the congregation truly becomes a listener and doer of God's word and also believes that there is a God. The contents of this article are presented to make readers aware, especially God's servants, to serve God wholeheartedly and be role models for the congregation, not with other motivations but for the glory of God in enriching themselves to be true and good listeners and doers of God's word.

Abstrak – Pengetahuan dasar tentang pengenalan Tuhan sangat penting dalam pertumbuhan anak-anak yang beragama Kristen, karena firman Tuhan menjadi kebutuhan pokok bagi mereka. Kegiatan Sekolah Minggu telah disediakan untuk memfasilitasi pengetahuan anak-anak tentang pengenalan Tuhan. Namun, dalam proses pembelajaran, seringkali terdapat kendala seperti kurangnya media peraga dan kurangnya variasi kegiatan, yang dapat menghambat minat anak-anak dalam Sekolah Minggu. Game edukasi merupakan salah satu bentuk media digital yang dapat membantu kegiatan Sekolah Minggu dalam proses belajar dan mengajar. Game ini dapat menarik perhatian anak-anak dengan menggabungkan konsep belajar dan bermain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang aplikasi game edukasi yang dapat memudahkan pengajar Sekolah Minggu dalam menyampaikan materi dengan baik, serta membantu pengajar untuk mengevaluasi pemahaman anak-anak tentang materi yang telah disampaikan. Aplikasi game ini dirancang dan dikembangkan menggunakan Adobe Animate dengan Action Script 3.0 dan metode prototyping. Hasil penelitian ini adalah aplikasi game Sekolah Minggu berbasis Android yang diberi judul "Sunday Fun-Day", yang dapat membantu pengajar Sekolah Minggu dalam memberikan gambaran langsung tentang materi yang disampaikan.

James 1:12-15 is a Bible verse that delves into the meaning of trials and their impact on modern-day servants of God. The verse underscores that trials are a part of life, testing one's faith and character. In this context, the meaning of trials is the tests or challenges faced by every individual, including servants of God, and its implications are significant for their outlook and behavior. The verse teaches that those who endure through trials will receive blessings in the form of the "crown of life," symbolizing the promised gift of eternal life from God for the faithful. Contemporary servants of God must understand that trials are not tools employed by God to tempt humanity into sin but are rather part of life experiences that may arise from human wickedness or complex situations. The most important implication for servants of God is their personal responsibility in facing trials. They should not blame God or circumstances but should reflect on their personal role in maintaining their integrity, obedience, and faith. Servants of God are expected to seek strength and guidance from God, hold fast to His Word, and resist the temptations of sin. Trials can also be used by God to shape character and foster spiritual growth in servants. By enduring and learning from trial experiences, servants can grow stronger in their faith and become better equipped to serve others. Therefore, James 1:12-15 reminds contemporary servants of God to possess perseverance, obedience, and vigilance when facing trials, recognizing them as opportunities for spiritual growth and the receipt of blessings promised by God.

James 1:12-15 is a Bible verse that delves into the meaning of trials and their impact on modern-day servants of God. The verse underscores that trials are a part of life, testing one's faith and character. In this context, the meaning of trials is the tests or challenges faced by every individual, including servants of God, and its implications are significant for their outlook and behavior. The verse teaches that those who endure through trials will receive blessings in the form of the "crown of life," symbolizing the promised gift of eternal life from God for the faithful. Contemporary servants of God must understand that trials are not tools employed by God to tempt humanity into sin but are rather part of life experiences that may arise from human wickedness or complex situations. The most important implication for servants of God is their personal responsibility in facing trials. They should not blame God or circumstances but should reflect on their personal role in maintaining their integrity, obedience, and faith. Servants of God are expected to seek strength and guidance from God, hold fast to His Word, and resist the temptations of sin. Trials can also be used by God to shape character and foster spiritual growth in servants. By enduring and learning from trial experiences, servants can grow stronger in their faith and become better equipped to serve others. Therefore, James 1:12-15 reminds contemporary servants of God to possess perseverance, obedience, and vigilance when facing trials, recognizing them as opportunities for spiritual growth and the receipt of blessings promised by God.

The purpose of this study was to determine the meaning of the fear of God in Proverbs 1:7. The research method in writing this scientific paper is a qualitative method, namely with the Reader Response Criticism (PRC) approach. Based on the results of the author's interview that has been conducted with 10 Alpha Generation Children at GKPPD Kuta Kerangan who became informants for research in the field, it can be seen that in the initial discussion there were 4 out of 10 informants, 40% of whom the author interviewed had read the text, and 2 out of 10 informants, 20% had read the text for the first time. There are 4 out of 10 informants, 40% of whom have never read the text. Then the author also asks if there is an interesting word in the text of Proverbs 1:7? 7 out of 10 informants responded by saying an interesting word for fear and 3 out of 10 said an interesting word in Proverbs 1:7 for fool. The author can conclude that there are 4 out of 10 informants, 40% who are quite diligent in worshiping and participating in church activities (PA), and 6 out of 10 informants, 60% who are less active in church and worship activities. But in the study, although 4 out of 10 informants who were fairly diligent in worship, it was not determined how he responded to the text correctly, so that 7 out of 10 informants, 70%, only 3 out of 10 informants, 30% responded correctly to the text. The Alpha generation children in Aceh Singkil can be said to not know exactly how to fear God in their lives. As said by Risnawaty Sinulingga (2010) and Matthew Henry (2013) that the fear of God in question is everything that must be known, that God must be respected, served, and worshiped, thus the meaning of fearing God is part of a good character that avoids evil, and obeys His commandments.

Hak asasi manusia merupakan sebuah hak fundamental yang diberikan oleh tuhan TME. Kepada sebuah individu yang disebut manusia. Hak asasi ini tidak diberikan dan dicampurtangani oleh pihak eksternal, karena HAM merupakan sebuah hak yang menjadi keharusan atau kodrati dari seorang manusia sejak ia lahir. Dalam hak dasar manusia, kita juga mengenal mengenai hak untuk tinggal di lingkungan yang sehat. Untuk mendapatkan lingkungan yang sehat, harus adanya sebuah rasa sadar diri untuk senantiasa selalu menjaga lingkungan hidup. Pelestarian lingkungan hidup dibutuhkan agar alam selalu Lestari dan terjaga, karena dalam praktisnya, manusia sangat berhubungan dan berkaitan satu sama lain dengan alam dan sangat membutuhkan alam sebagai tempat tinggal manusia, sehingga pelestarian lingkungan hidup juga berkaitan dengan Hak asasi manusia. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kepustakaan dengan pendekatan yuridis normatif.

Suatu tindakan atau perbuatan yang berkaitan dengan pemenuhan kebutuhan yang dilakukan dengan cara-cara  melanggar hukum yang berakibat kerugian keuangan negara, daerah maupun keuangan suatu perkumpulan organisasi,    dilakukan secara sengaja maupun tidak, atau dilakukan secara pribadi maupun kelompok, termasuk kategori perbuatan korupsi. Perbuatan korupsi tidak akan terlepas dari latar belakang yang mempengaruhinya. Perbuatan korupsi sangat dominan dilakukan karena pengaruh gaya hidup bukan karena semata untuk menutupi kebutuhan pokok. Dengan lemahnya sistem pengawasan, perangkat manajemen dan administrasi juga masih memberikan peluang untuk terjadinya tindakan korupsi. Sebagai manusia yang memiliki hati nurani dan memiliki kepercayaan kepada agama, manusia juga memiliki rasa takut akan murka dari Tuhananya, maka pendekatan agama perlu dilakukan untuk  meminimalisir tindakan korupsi sangat diperlukan. Dengan pendekatana agama secara naluriah manusia akan tersentuh sekaligus  menghindari tindakan-tindakan yang mengandung resiko kemurkaan Tuhan kepadanya.

Suatu tindakan atau perbuatan yang berkaitan dengan pemenuhan kebutuhan yang dilakukan dengan cara-cara  melanggar hukum yang berakibat kerugian keuangan negara, daerah maupun keuangan suatu perkumpulan organisasi,    dilakukan secara sengaja maupun tidak, atau dilakukan secara pribadi maupun kelompok, termasuk kategori perbuatan korupsi. Perbuatan korupsi tidak akan terlepas dari latar belakang yang mempengaruhinya. Perbuatan korupsi sangat dominan dilakukan karena pengaruh gaya hidup bukan karena semata untuk menutupi kebutuhan pokok. Dengan lemahnya sistem pengawasan, perangkat manajemen dan administrasi juga masih memberikan peluang untuk terjadinya tindakan korupsi. Sebagai manusia yang memiliki hati nurani dan memiliki kepercayaan kepada agama, manusia juga memiliki rasa takut akan murka dari Tuhananya, maka pendekatan agama perlu dilakukan untuk  meminimalisir tindakan korupsi sangat diperlukan. Dengan pendekatana agama secara naluriah manusia akan tersentuh sekaligus  menghindari tindakan-tindakan yang mengandung resiko kemurkaan Tuhan kepadanya.

Human resource development strategy is the most absolute thing to do in an organization. This service was carried out on 40 prospective servants of God (Pdt). Several things that can be used to improve HR strategy, one of which is increasing leadership and commitment in service. The results of this service show that prospective servants of God can apply HR development strategies in order to improve their service.