Predica Verbum: Jurnal Teologi dan Misi

The Debate About the Almighty שַׁדַּי (Saddai) in the Book of Job

2025-06-28T20:11:29+07:00

This study aims to fill the interpretive gap in the Book of Job by analysing the use of yD:êv (Saddai) in the dialogues and debates in the Book of Job, and how this name becomes a bridge between the concept of divine justice and the human experience of suffering. The research method is qualitative with a hermeneutic approach, where the author compares the Masoretic and Septuagint (LXX) texts, where the author analyses the dynamics of the use of yD:êv (Saddai) by various characters in the book of Job. The results show that the name yD:êv Saddai reflects God's infinite power and permits suffering as a form of discipline. The discussion highlights the dynamics of dialogue between Job and his friends, as well as the theological implications of suffering as a space to experience God's love. The conclusion of this study asserts that an understanding of Saddai can provide new insights into biblical theology and human spiritual experience.

Antitesis Terhadap Malaikat, Musa dan Elia: Studi Analisis Tekstual "Andres Duo" dalam Kisah Para Rasul 1:10

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The purpose of this research article is to understand the true figure of the two men in white mentioned in Acts 1:10. From previous research, there are two interpretations in translating the figure of the two men. Firstly, not a few have the interpretation that the figure is an angel. Secondly, another interpretation states that the figures are Moses and Elijah. If so, who is the real figure of the two men dressed in white mentioned in Acts 1:10? To answer this question, this research is conducted through a specific and comprehensive study. Based on the use of interpretative qualitative methods in accordance with the hermeneutic process, this article concludes based on the use of masculine nouns in ancient Greek that the two men in white were two adult males in comparison to the other sex or in relation to a woman or her partner, which at the same time the existence of the two men shows that the event was not just a spiritual experience of the disciples, but had a concrete physical dimension that was very real. This research has revealed an antithesis to the Angel, Moses, and Elijah in Acts 1:10.

Evaluasi Karakteristik Keimaman Menurut Maleakhi 2:1-9 Dan Relevansinya Bagi Kepemimpinan Jemaat Masa Kini

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Malachi 2:1-9 contains God’s strong reprimand towards the priests as leaders of the congregation for living unrighteously, not honoring, and not listening to His word. This context is relevant today, where many church leaders have become stumbling blocks and there is deviation in service. The gap in previous research, with its diverse perspectives on Malachi 2:1-9, forms the background for this research. The aim of this research is to discover the principles or characteristics of church leadership from the perspective of Malachi 2:1-9, which can then be applied (made relevant) in modern church leadership. This research uses qualitative methodology with biblical theology and an exegetical approach to Malachi 2:1-9. The analysis focuses on constructing an interpretation of the prophetic literary text. This study evaluates and unearths two areas in Malachi 2:1-9: first, priestly characteristics in Malachi 2:1-9, which include attributes of a teacher, exemplary conduct and faithfulness; second, priestly characteristics relevant to contemporary church leadership, namely faithful devotion to God, guarded speech, doctrinally sound teaching and diligent preservation of knowledge.

Keluaran 6:1-6 sebagai Paradigma Teologi Penebusan dalam Perjanjian Lama

2025-06-28T20:11:29+07:00

This study examines the paradigm of redemption theology in the Old Testament based on an exegetical analysis of Exodus 6:1-6. The study demonstrates that the transition from El Shaddai to YHWH is not merely a linguistic shift but part of God's progressive revelation in Israel’s salvation history. The findings reveal that redemption in the Old Testament encompasses two key aspects. First, redemption as a historical act, where God not only made promises to Israel's ancestors but also actively intervened to liberate them from Egyptian bondage. This is reflected in the use of the verb וְגָאַלְתִּי (wegā’altî, ‘I will redeem’), emphasizing that God acts as Go’el (Redeemer), who not only delivers Israel but also claims them as His own. Second, redemption as a covenantal relationship, where divine liberation is not merely a political or social action but a restoration of the covenantal bond between God and His people. The phrase וְלָקַחְתִּי אֶתְכֶם לִי לְעָם (welāqakhtî ʼetkem lî leʻām, ‘I will take you to be My people’) affirms that God’s redemption is always linked to the restoration of His people’s identity as a covenant nation. Thus, this study concludes that salvation in the Old Testament is not only about deliverance from slavery but also about the covenantal bond rooted in God’s grace.

Lukas 18 : 35–43 Sebagai Landasan Misi Gereja dalam Melaksanakan Pemberdayaan Kaum Disabilitas

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The Church's mission is to protect and heal everyone holistically. Interpreting this vocation, the existential church must not limit its approaches in the world. This article was prepared as a form of concern for those who have not felt real acceptance from the church due to different physical conditions. The Church must base its mission on the ethical-theological values that this article draws from a passage from Luke 18:35-43. In the work of preparing this article, qualitative research, literature study approach and also narrative hermeneutic study are used to see the full text used. The research uncovered a heartbreaking reality when churches were found to be less concerned with issues related to the needs of people with disabilities and unconsciously turned a blind eye to the church's behavior of trying to separate itself from the interests of people with disabilities. This is contrary to what the text of Luke 18:35-43 offers regarding friendliness and concern for the disabled. The deciphering of the narrative of this text generates a new idea that can help the church to act more inclusively, liberatively, and transformatively in a way that is not limited to acceptance but goes beyond empowerment that brings holistic healing.