Jurnal Apokalupsis

Andil Kepemimpinan Ester bagi Mordekhai dan Relevansinya bagi Kepemimpinan Perempuan Masa Kini

Restifani Cahyami — 2023-12-30

This article is motivated by the author's concern regarding the exploitation felt by women in various fields of life and not least in the field of leadership. Women are often only considered as tools in achieving certain goals. Therefore, this article aims to respond to the exploitation of women's leadership which was inspired by the leadership of Esther who contributed significantly in saving her nation through her wise attitude towards Mordecai. This article was studied using qualitative research methods combined with a hermeneutic approach to the book of Esther with data sourced from books, journals, articles and commentaries related to the topic. The results show that women's leadership is still often used as a tool of exploitation by other parties without giving women full freedom to act creatively in making decisions and implementing those decisions. However, Esther's role in saving her nation is proof that women have equal rights and roles in the world of leadership, and women can even be extraordinary tools in declaring big things. Esther proved that she could not only save her people, but also showed wisdom towards Mordecai. Reflecting on Esther's experience, women should be braver in making decisions and not depend on other parties to carry out their leadership.

Strategi Unggul Konseling Pastoral pada Remaja dalam Hubungan Percintaan

Samuel Herman — 2023-12-30

This study is motivated by dynamic changes in the modern adolescent life, particularly in romantic relationships. Examining the complexity of adolescent development, the research aims to explore the effectiveness of Biblical pastoral counseling. The focus is on ensuring the integration of Biblical principles into the daily lives of adolescents. The research utilizes a descriptive qualitative approach, detailing a literature review. Research findings indicate that the use of various methods, including the client-centered approach, establishes a quality religious foundation for adolescents in romantic relationships. In the sequence of these findings, the research highlights that the success of pastoral counseling lies in the counselor's ability to wisely integrate methods, achieving holistic results in guiding adolescents through the challenges of romantic relationships with wisdom.

Studi Cross-Textual Reading Terhadap Kisah Musa dan Panglima To Dilaling

Jefri Andri Saputra — 2023-12-30

The background to this article is the leadership crisis in Indonesia. Before the 2024 general election, the author examines the characteristics of leaders who can realize people's welfare. The aim is to minimize leadership that makes people miserable. Then, the author examines the story of Panglima To Dilaling as text A and story of Musa as text B. The approach used is a cross-textual reading study. The story of Panglima To Dilaling and the story of Musa have several similar story motifs in the process of becoming a leader. A comparison of these two texts provides several characteristics of leaders who can overcome the leadership crisis and p rosper the community. Text A also provides several enriching interpretations of text B. The author finds that the story of Panglima To Dilaling enriches the story of Musa. Moses is able to free Israel because he received a call from God and because of his forgiving, sacrificial, and nurturing character. This character is the reflective material for choosing leaders.

Kematian Yang Mematikan: Keberhasilan Misi Simson dalam Hakim-hakim 16

Paulus Dimas Prabowo — 2023-12-30

Samson was one of the judges who ruled Israel in the pre-monarchy era. He was called to carry out a mission, namely to start saving Israel from the Philistines. His personal uniqueness lay in his superpowers, apostolic status, and a fleshly controlled lifestyle. Not a few writers have observed it and concluded that its mission failed. However, did Samson really fail because his lifestyle was not ideal? This article proves that Samson's mission was not a failure even though his motivation and methods were not ideal, because there is God's intervention in it. Through the method of narrative literary exegesis which involves structural analysis, style analysis, editorial analysis, exegetical analysis and theological analysis, the fact is that Samson's mission was successful. The defeat of the Philistines and the fall of Dagon's temple in 16:23-31 has been stated implicitly in 16:1-3. The number of enemies killed is increased. This data shows that Samson's mission was a success.

Strategi Efektif Memperkuat Moderasi Beragama di Lembaga Pendidikan Berdasarkan Perspektif Etika Kristen

Anwar Three Millenium Waruwu — 2024-01-15

The increasing level of intolerance within the upper secondary education environment across five cities in Indonesia has emerged as a crucial issue, highlighting the urgent need for strengthening religious moderation. This article focuses on the problem of an inability to appreciate religious diversity and the readiness of students to defend their faith even to the extent of sacrificing lives. The emphasis lies in examining the influence of parents, the role of religious instructors, social surroundings, extracurricular organizations, and religious literature in shaping a perspective of tolerance. The research methodology employs a qualitative approach involving literature review, analysis of Biblical texts, and a comprehensive review of previous studies. Findings indicate that the Christian Ethics perspective forms a robust foundation for reinforcing religious moderation. Concrete strategies encompass regular consultations with parents, the role of instructors in inclusive education, extracurricular organization involvement, and the utilization of religious literature. Implementing evidence-based strategies with periodic evaluations is pivotal in ensuring sustained positive impacts within the educational setting. Overall, this article asserts that the Christian Ethics perspective provides a strong basis for promoting tolerance, interfaith cooperation, and appreciation of religious diversity in the pursuit of religious moderation within the educational environment.

Degradasi Nilai-nilai Pendidikan Agama Kristen Pada Masa New Normal Akibat Pandemi Covid-19

Jakson Toisuta — 2023-12-30

This text aims to present a theoretical study on Christian Education values rooted in the Bible, currently facing setbacks due to the integration of new normal regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research methodology employs a descriptive qualitative approach, incorporating a literature study with primary sources such as books, the Bible, scientific journals, and internet references for thorough analysis. Additionally, the study includes observations related to phenomena or events. The study concludes that implementing health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 presents challenges to the application of Christian education values. In the new normal, individuals are mandated to maintain distance, wear masks, avoid handshakes, and refrain from corporate worship in churches. However, this practice of social distancing impedes the expression of brotherly love and living in fellowship with church members to embody Christian values, particularly the concept of Koinonia. Consequently, the adoption of the new normal results in a setback in the application of Christian Education values.