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This study is motivated by the author’s interest in the concept of God’s faithfulness (khesed) as revealed in the book of Hosea, which portrays God’s steadfast love through the marriage of Hosea and Gomer. Gomer represents Israel, the unfaithful spouse, while Hosea embodies God’s enduring love despite betrayal. Contemporary family life faces numerous challenges, including infidelity, economic hardship, incompatibility, and divorce problems also affecting Christian families in the Toraja Church congregation of Tabang. This study aims to describe the hermeneutics of khesed in the book of Hosea and its practical theological implications for families in that congregation. A qualitative research method was employed, incorporating library research, field research, and interviews with six informants. The findings reveal that khesed refers to an act of faithfulness rooted in obedience to previously agreed vows, commitments, and principles. The practical theological implication is that every Christian family is called to reflect God’s faithfulness by remaining loyal to their spouse, to others, and to God in every dimension of life.

This study aims to examine Deuteronomy 22:13-30 using a hermeneutic approach and relate it to the current level of awareness of early marriage among Christian congregations. The method used was a qualitative literature study, with the Bible as the primary source, supplemented by various related theological literature. The results indicate that this section of the text contains important theological values, such as holiness, justice, responsibility, and respect for human dignity, especially women, in the context of marriage. Although this text originates from the patriarchal culture of ancient Israel, its principles remain relevant in today's context. Regarding the phenomenon of early marriage, it was found that this practice often occurs without adequate preparation, whether emotional, spiritual, or economic, and thus risks causing various problems in the household. Therefore, the church has a responsibility to raise congregational awareness through faith formation, premarital education, and contextual pastoral care. This study confirms that marriage is a life calling that requires maturity and serious commitment, not simply a solution to social problems.

Marriage is the only way to legalize the relationship between men and women in order to realize the happiness of family life. Marriage is also a complement to the religion of Muslims. However, because marriage basically unites two different individuals, it certainly does not rule out the possibility of differences of opinion and other problems. Divorce is the last resort for a marital relationship that can no longer be maintained, divorce can occur for several reasons, including because the couple has changed religions, as contained in the Compilation of Islamic Law Article 116 letter H. Divorce certainly causes a legal consequence, one of which is the effect on children. If the divorce occurs because the wife or a mother has changed, then how is the determination of custody of a child who has not been mumayyiz. The purpose of this study is to find out the judge's considerations in determining child custody due to divorce because the couple changed religion in the decision Number 1515/Pdt.G/2015/PA.Smn. This research is a normative-empirical legal research, this research data uses secondary data consisting of primary, secondary and tertiary legal materials. To complete the secondary data, interviews were also conducted with the judge at the Sleman Religious Court. Based on the results of the research and analysis that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the judge's consideration in deciding the case of determining child custody due to divorce caused by a couple converting (apostasy) at the Sleman Religious Court was given to the Applicant as his father in order to maintain the safety of his child's faith and the best interests for his child and for the sake of the child's future.

This article highlights the important role of catechism in developing the faith of young Catholics in the modern era. This study uses a theological analytical discourse methodology to analyze the role of catechism as a medium for building faith. Catechesis is a means used by the Church to communicate the teachings of faith to the people. Through catechesis, the Church can provide effective accompaniment of faith to young people. This study focuses on the problems faced by young people today. They are the next generation of the Church who need special attention because they are very vulnerable to being influenced by the fast and swift currents of modernity. Therefore, an effective assistance effort is needed for them. The research findings show that young people, who are in a period of searching for identity, tend to get bored easily and are quickly satisfied. In this context, catechesis as a form of faith formation is an effective choice and responsive to the lifestyle of today's youth. Through catechesis, young people can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of the faith, strengthen their relationship with God and develop a strong Christian identity. Digital catechesis, which combines technology with messages of faith, can be a relevant and attractive medium for young people. In conclusion, digital catechesis has a significant role in developing the faith of young Christians. In facing the challenges of modern times, the Church needs to use catechesis as an effective strategy to assist young people in strengthening their faith. By utilizing technology and adapting the right content, digital catechism can be an effective tool in forming a young generation who are firm in their faith and ready to face the changing times.    

This article highlights the important role of catechism in developing the faith of young Catholics in the modern era. This study uses a theological analytical discourse methodology to analyze the role of catechism as a medium for building faith. Catechesis is a means used by the Church to communicate the teachings of faith to the people. Through catechesis, the Church can provide effective accompaniment of faith to young people. This study focuses on the problems faced by young people today. They are the next generation of the Church who need special attention because they are very vulnerable to being influenced by the fast and swift currents of modernity. Therefore, an effective assistance effort is needed for them. The research findings show that young people, who are in a period of searching for identity, tend to get bored easily and are quickly satisfied. In this context, catechesis as a form of faith formation is an effective choice and responsive to the lifestyle of today's youth. Through catechesis, young people can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of the faith, strengthen their relationship with God and develop a strong Christian identity. Digital catechesis, which combines technology with messages of faith, can be a relevant and attractive medium for young people. In conclusion, digital catechesis has a significant role in developing the faith of young Christians. In facing the challenges of modern times, the Church needs to use catechesis as an effective strategy to assist young people in strengthening their faith. By utilizing technology and adapting the right content, digital catechism can be an effective tool in forming a young generation who are firm in their faith and ready to face the changing times.    

This study aims to determine the role of psychology of religion in the development of prophetic character in students is to understand the psychology of religion influences or plays a role either in general or in the development of prophetic values that exist in students. This research uses a literature study method where researchers read theories related to the problems studied which are sourced from academic literature. The results of the study show that education is a means in shaping the religious spirit of students. Psychology of Religion has a role to develop the prophetic nature of learners by providing awareness of the meaning of life, the purpose of their actions by improving morals and ethics in everyday life, relationships with God in the form of strengthening beliefs and faith. A learner can face the challenges of faith with emotional control. The conclusion of this study shows that the psychology of religion has a very important role in the formation of the prophetic character of students with the help of the psychology of religion students can understand the meaning of religious prophetic values that will be the basis for the formation of character and personality behavior of each student to achieve the welfare of life.

This study aims to determine the role of pastoral care in motivating the congregation to attend Sunday services at GKPI Simangaronsang Resort Doloksanggul. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The lack of congregation motivation is caused by faith that has not grown, personal problems, economic problems, and conflicts between congregations and with church leaders. The results of the study indicate that the role of pastors and elders in motivating the congregation has not been maximized. Pastoral care such as visits and coaching of the congregation is very important to build motivation and strengthen faith and the relationship between the congregation and the church. Therefore, pastoral care is a vital aspect in church life and the motivation of congregational worship.

Islamic Religious Education is a subject aimed at fostering noble character and instilling spiritual values in students. One indicator of the success of our education system is the success in strengthening faith and piety as well as cultivating noble character. The nobility of character and morals is a tangible measure of the goals of national education. However, the reality is that Islamic Religious Education in schools today is more bound to the school system, which is more focused on teacher-centered learning approaches. Educators play a vital role in achieving the desired learning outcomes in the teaching and learning process. Meanwhile, students act as both subjects and objects in applying the contextual teaching and learning method. Teachers can use various methods to convey information to students (transfer knowledge), whether it is related to teaching materials or global perspectives. The process of knowledge transfer through conventional methods can no longer be sustained, as society expects students to be intelligent and responsive to the times, not merely passive observers and listeners. The breakthrough offered by education experts is a new concept called contextual teaching and learning (CTL). This method is not merely about transferring knowledge from teacher to student but also empowers students to engage, experiment, and reconstruct the material they learn from the teacher, correlating it with their real-life experiences. The hope is that they can solve various problems in their lives, families, and communities. This research focuses on three aspects: character education, religious character, and character education through a contextual approach aimed at forming religious character. Based on this discussion, the objective of this paper is to understand: Character Education, Religious Character, and Character Education through a Contextual Approach in shaping Religious Character. This research employs a qualitative approach using a literature study.

This research analyzes the domestic problems raised in the novel Hanum & Rangga: Faith & the City using the perspective of Freud's theory. This novel depicts various conflicts that married couples often face, especially regarding gender roles, Islamic values, and the dynamics of a pluralist society. The background of the story shows the clash between personal ambition and household obligations experienced by the main characters, Hanum and Rangga, in the context of modern life in New York. This research aims to identify the internal and external conflicts faced by the main characters and understand the self-defense mechanisms used to overcome these problems. The method used is text analysis with a psychoanalytic approach to explore the psychological dynamics of the characters, including aspects of the id, ego and superego, in dealing with domestic conflict. Research findings show that the problems faced reflect the realities of modern domestic relationships, with a focus on the challenges of maintaining a balance between personal, professional and spiritual life. This research makes an important contribution in understanding how literary works can be a medium for reflection on the complexity of family relationships, as well as highlighting the relevance of Islamic values ​​in building harmonious households in the midst of globalization.  

This research analyzes the domestic problems raised in the novel Hanum & Rangga: Faith & the City using the perspective of Freud's theory. This novel depicts various conflicts that married couples often face, especially regarding gender roles, Islamic values, and the dynamics of a pluralist society. The background of the story shows the clash between personal ambition and household obligations experienced by the main characters, Hanum and Rangga, in the context of modern life in New York. This research aims to identify the internal and external conflicts faced by the main characters and understand the self-defense mechanisms used to overcome these problems. The method used is text analysis with a psychoanalytic approach to explore the psychological dynamics of the characters, including aspects of the id, ego and superego, in dealing with domestic conflict. Research findings show that the problems faced reflect the realities of modern domestic relationships, with a focus on the challenges of maintaining a balance between personal, professional and spiritual life. This research makes an important contribution in understanding how literary works can be a medium for reflection on the complexity of family relationships, as well as highlighting the relevance of Islamic values ​​in building harmonious households in the midst of globalization.  

In “Harmony of Philosophy, Religion, and Ecology: Understanding the Message of Scripture as the Church's Mission in Protecting Nature according to Mark 16:15,” the importance of the relationship between religious doctrine, philosophical ideas, and environmental conservation initiatives is highlighted. Thus, Mark 16:15, which commands us to preach the Gospel to all creatures, could be interpreted as an appeal to protect God's creation, including the environment. In light of the current ecological catastrophe, philosophy offers an ethical framework that allows us to consider our obligations to nature. Meanwhile, religion—especially the teachings contained in the Holy Bible—emphasizes the spiritual call to care for creation. As an important institution in society, the Church's goals must include environmental management. The Church can inspire its members to apply ecological ideals to everyday life by upholding this duty. The Church can play a leading role in nature protection by taking concrete steps and educating the public about the value of ecology in a faith-filled life. Given the urgent need to overcome current environmental problems, harmony between philosophy, religion and ecology not only deepens

This study aims to analyze the perceptions of the congregation of GKPPD Sangga Beru regarding the foundation of marriage in building a harmonious family. In Christian teachings, marriage is not just a bond between two individuals, but a divine institution designed to form a family based on faith, love, and mutual trust. However, factors such as the wrong foundation in marriage, economic problems, poor communication, and cultural pressures often threaten family harmony.Using a descriptive approach, this study identified the congregation's perceptions of the foundation of marriage and the factors that cause disharmony in the household. From the results of interviews with 10 informants, it was found that the three main foundations of Christian marriage are faith in Jesus Christ, loving and caring for each other, and trusting each other. Faith serves as a foundation in facing various life challenges, while love ensures emotional warmth, and trust binds couples in joy and sorrow.However, the results of the analysis also show that some couples marry for reasons of matchmaking, social influence, or simply to have children, which often triggers conflicts such as lack of understanding between partners, lack of trust, comfort, openness, and problems related to the presence of children. In an effort to create a harmonious family, values ​​such as mutual understanding, open communication, and cooperation are very important. The church plays a crucial role in guiding the congregation through faith teachings and counseling services. However, in GKPPD Sangga Beru, the lack of an effective counseling program is an obstacle in providing optimal support to couples in facing the challenges of marriage.

This article is the result of community service activities, with several background problems, namely: First, there is a need or desire from the administrators and members of the GKJ Purwantoro Local Youth Commission for a variety of speakers from outside the local church, in the context of Easter commemoration.  Second, there is a need to strengthen faith and commitment to Jesus, for young people in places where service activities are carried out.  The objectives that are expected to be achieved from this Community Service activity are as follows: First, to fulfill the needs of the young people of the GKJ Purwantoro for enthusiastic and firm or clear delivery of the Word of God, through a variety of lecturers or preachers from outside GKJ.  Second, so that the spirit of faith and commitment to life of you young GKJ Purwantoro can be awakened and refreshed.  The method used in delivering service material is the lecture method, while the method for presenting the results of this service is the descriptive method.  The results of this service activity are: First, faith formation material with the theme "Looking to Tomorrow with Jesus" is based on ICorinthians 15:8-11 with the main points of living according to our current status in Jesus (1Cor.15:8-11) , not wasting God's grace (1Cor.15:10a), working harder (10c).  Meanwhile, the level of satisfaction of the participants at Satisfaction level, with details: of the total 135 who attended (86.67% of the total 135 youth members) was as follows: None (0%) participants felt dissatisfied, 3 people (2 .6%) felt less satisfied, 4 people (3.42%) felt neutral, 75 people (64.1%) felt satisfied and 18 people (15.4%) felt very satisfied.

Everyone doesn't want something bad to happen in their life. This means that all humans want the best in their lives. Therefore, if people are faced with all the problems in their lives, the word complaining becomes a basic reference in their lives. Feeling that they have no more hope in their lives. It should be noted that such individuals who easily complain when faced with a problem are individuals who have no faith or hope in their lives. In dealing with such individuals, special attention is needed in terms of developing and directing them. If such a person is not directed then don't be mistaken if they are still in the initial position, that is, they are easily carried away and in the end end up doing things that should not be normal. The difference between people who have hope and people who have no hope in their lives is; People who have hope do not easily give up hope in their lives even though the problems they face are very difficult. This is because they still have hope that lifts them from adversity. In contrast, people who have no hope easily give up on circumstances and if the problems they face are too heavy they may choose a shortcut, namely by ending their lives in an unnatural way. Therefore, it is very important in human life to have a solid foundation that is able to provide solutions, even in human helplessness, there are ways to help and lift this downturn.

 The story of Job in religious literature has become a symbol of spiritual resilience and steadfastness of faith in facing life's challenges. This article proposes a qualitative approach to understand how the story of Job can become a solid foundation for faith in facing life's problems. Through qualitative analysis of the narrative and moral message of the story of Job, this article explores the spiritual values ​​contained in it. Using qualitative research methods, this article highlights themes such as steadfastness of faith, patience, God's justice, and mental and spiritual strengthening. Through this approach, this article aims to provide a deeper understanding of the relevance of the story of Job in the context of modern human life, as well as reveal how this story can be a source of inspiration and spiritual strength for individuals facing life's trials.

Education in elementary schools has the aim of helping students understand problems in everyday life. The national education system states that education aims to develop the potential of students to become human beings who have faith, noble character, health, knowledge and responsibility. In the context of mathematics education, the PMRI (Indonesian Realistic Mathematics Education) approach is used to help students understand mathematical concepts through real experiences and the context of everyday life. The data grouping learning trajectory using the PMRI approach aims to help grade 1 elementary school students understand the concept of data grouping. The use of sorting and choosing props can also improve the learning outcomes of low grade students in sorting and selecting certain objects or concepts. The aim of this research is that it is hoped that students can learn more effectively through direct experience, visualization and physical movements involved in the sorting and choosing process. Data was collected through interviews and tests. Based on the results and discussion of the research that has been conducted, it can be concluded that the design of a data grouping learning trajectory for elementary school students using an Indonesian realistic mathematics education approach is theoretically able to provide a deeper understanding of data grouping for grade I elementary school students. With the principles in PMRI, students are given the opportunity to develop a conceptual understanding of data grouping with the help of the images provided.

The questions that arise as problems in this research arise, namely: 1) Are there signs or symbols regarding the appreciation of the value of diversity as a reinforcement of Indonesian human identity at SDN 049/IV Jambi Timur 2) Do individuals within them maintain harmony and mutual respect for differences in the world? SDN 049/Iv Jambi Timur school and 3) Has the appreciation of Pancasila values at SDN 049/Iv Jambi Timur been implemented as an effort to strengthen Indonesian human identity? This research uses qualitative research. This method is used to examine natural objects and the researcher acts as an instrument. key. The data collection techniques used are triangulation (combination) of data and data analysis. Researchers must describe data according to reality without adding or subtracting from existing holistic data and describing it using words and language. The appreciation of Pancasila values in schools strengthens the identity of Indonesian people, carried out through experience and strengthening the profile of Pancasila students, namely having faith, being devoted to God Almighty, and having noble character, global diversity, working together, being independent, reasoning critically, and being creative when you are in school. in the school environment and in the classroom. The values, norms and ethics that have been contained in Pancasila have truly become a very complete and rounded part and can be integrated with the personality of every school member. So, it can form patterns of behavior, thought patterns and patterns of action and provide direction. The Indonesian education system is structured based on the culture of the Indonesian nation and is based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution as a form of embodiment of the life values of the Indonesian nation. The application or cultivation of values in every detail Pancasila must be taught so that individuals have attitudes and behavior that are in accordance with the noble character of the nation and do not deviate from Pancasila values which are in accordance with the principles of Pancasila. Character education needs to use Pancasila as the philosophical or ideological basis for its implementation. The use of Pancasila as a philosophical and ideological basis for character education will be able to provide direction to the knowledge system that will be built, the value system that will be fostered and developed, the basis for developing competencies that will reflect the Indonesian human character that will be formed, and how the Indonesian human character will be formed. will be fully implemented.

The existence of religion is an important part of a person's life, because it has sacred value and opens the mind to solve life's problems. Currently, diverse human personalities believe in faith and trust which is practiced every day as proof that they have a God who provides a better life and a fully realized leader for humanity. Islamic civilization is a journey towards the ability of Muslims to accept and understand their own development. Islam is a religion that has a big influence on the lives of society 5.0. The main issue is how Islam can form solutions to problems towards Islamic progress based on the level of technological development and human resource development in society in the 5.0 era. Therefore, according to this source, we can understand that Islamic civilization was formed primarily for the implementation of processes in the fields of science, society and culture as an example of the progress of Islamic society towards the teaching of the Islamic religion and its use. technology. Accepting the universal values ​​of Islamic civilization, the grace of the universe, beyond time and place, three pillars are built, namely faith, obedience and sincerity (akhlak/sufism) through technological developments in the era of Society 5.0. Therefore, in the era of modernization, it is important to revive Islamic values ​​in education. It is hoped that it will be able to give birth to a generation with commendable morals and excellence in science and technology, so that it can prepare to face the era of society 5.0. The research method uses a method (library research) by collecting several literature related to the problems and objectives of the research. Data collection on the results of previous research is used as a benchmark to support data in research on the transformation of historical values ​​of Islamic civilization during society 5.0.

The existence of religion is an important part of a person's life, because it has sacred value and opens the mind to solve life's problems. Currently, diverse human personalities believe in faith and trust which is practiced every day as proof that they have a God who provides a better life and a fully realized leader for humanity. Islamic civilization is a journey towards the ability of Muslims to accept and understand their own development. Islam is a religion that has a big influence on the lives of society 5.0. The main issue is how Islam can form solutions to problems towards Islamic progress based on the level of technological development and human resource development in society in the 5.0 era. Therefore, according to this source, we can understand that Islamic civilization was formed primarily for the implementation of processes in the fields of science, society and culture as an example of the progress of Islamic society towards the teaching of the Islamic religion and its use. technology. Accepting the universal values ​​of Islamic civilization, the grace of the universe, beyond time and place, three pillars are built, namely faith, obedience and sincerity (akhlak/sufism) through technological developments in the era of Society 5.0. Therefore, in the era of modernization, it is important to revive Islamic values ​​in education. It is hoped that it will be able to give birth to a generation with commendable morals and excellence in science and technology, so that it can prepare to face the era of society 5.0. The research method uses a method (library research) by collecting several literature related to the problems and objectives of the research. Data collection on the results of previous research is used as a benchmark to support data in research on the transformation of historical values ​​of Islamic civilization during society 5.0.

The purpose of this article is to determine the forms of leadership in the elderly. The elderly group is the last stage of maturity in a person's life, which requires some kind of Christian education or church teachings, but not everyone reaches that age, so this age is often called the golden age. Most people think they don't need special education as they get older. What is meant by elderly is a person who has reached the age of 60 years and whose physical strength has weakened to such an extent that they are no longer able to earn a living. their strength or endurance and work are already limited. Spiritual formation for the elderly is very necessary to strengthen the faith of the elderly in their old age, whose physical abilities are increasingly decreasing, causing many problems for the elderly. Therefore, by using qualitative methods and a literary approach it can be concluded that the forms of spiritual education given to the elderly are: visits to nursing homes, counseling, worship/fellowship for the elderly, catechism before death, visits to nursing homes. leading prayer and meditation, involving the elderly in services and helping the elderly when they are sick. That's what coaches really need to give to seniors.