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Midweek Devotional: 3 June 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.James 5: 16b Introduction The Bible text for today’s devotional can be found in the final chapter of the letter of James. It expresses the hope that prayer can be helpful in difficult or even hopeless situations in life and underlines the point that prayer… Read More.
Pentecost Day
The Power Unfolds In Man Normally, the Chief Apostle said, the faithful would gather, sing, and celebrate Holy Communion on the birthday of the church of Christ. But during the coronavirus crisis this is not possible. In fact, for many people this epidemic signifies an existential crisis, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider illustrated impressively. “Our plans have been changed by God,”… Read More.
“And Whatever You Do, Do It Heartily, As To The Lord”
Jakarta. An online interview with District Apostle Edy Isnugroho through the @nac.indonesia Instagram account, answering questions raised by young people, ministers, and brothers and sisters. District Apostle Edy, can young New Apostolic Church be allowed to marry a couple outside the New Apostolic. If it is possible, how is the process? If the partner is a moslem, that cannot be done in Indonesia. Unless… Read More.
Midweek Devotional: 27 May 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 8: 18–19 Introduction In Samaria there lived a man by the name of… Read More.
Midweek Devotional: 13 May 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke 12: 34 Introduction The passage from the Gospel of Luke, which we are using for this evening’s devotional, is connected with Jesus’ statements on the kingdom of God. Jesus makes clear what the attitude of a person who longs for the kingdom of… Read More.
The Evolution of The New Creation
District Apostle Edy Isnugroho explained to us why the new creation within us is very important in order to be able to reach the goal. If we are in Christ, what does it mean? to be in Christ means our life is for Him, we believe in Jesus, we want to imitate Him. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he… Read More.
Pentecost – Local and Online
Worldwide online divine service planned for Pentecost Zurich. “Anyone who can attend a divine service in person on Pentecost Sunday should do so,” was the clear view of Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. Nevertheless, there are many Church members for whom this will not be possible. It is for their benefit that the Church leader wishes to organise a collective divine… Read More.
Thoughts on the Bible text
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15: 11 Introduction The Bible text for today’s devotional is taken from the farewell discourse of Jesus. Shortly before His crucifixion Jesus once again speaks at length to His disciples to stress to them that He is loved… Read More.
Dead To Be Resurrected
“Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection.” (Romans… Read More.
Midweek Devotional: April 29, 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text: “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.” Psalm 34: 8–9 Introduction Psalm 34 speaks of the humble, the poor, and those in trouble who turn to God to… Read More.
