{"id":7187,"date":"2023-12-17T14:50:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T20:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=7187"},"modified":"2024-01-22T21:31:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T03:31:13","slug":"post-2023fall-essc-reflections-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/post-2023fall-essc-reflections-3\/","title":{"rendered":"John\u5f1f\u5144\u5173\u4e8e\u201c\u4f7f\u4eba\u548c\u7766\u7684\u4eba\u6709\u798f\u4e86\u201d\u7684\u53cd\u601d"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7187\" class=\"elementor elementor-7187\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bf6d2bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7bf6d2bf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-371a22a9\" data-id=\"371a22a9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46595082 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"46595082\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7187#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tjc-chicago.org\/zh_cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7187#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 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His last sermon on \u201cBlessed are the Peacemakers\u201d\u00a0resonated deeply within me. It carried a poignant reminder for our generation, especially in these trying times. Amidst the shadows of corruption and doubt, Christians are being beckoned to rise as peacemakers, standing steadfast against Satan\u2019s intention to disrupt harmony in our families, churches, and indeed, the world.<\/p><p>Pastor Jung began by reciting Matthew 5:9, \u201cBlessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.\u201d With eloquence, he illuminated that sons of God are not merely children of God but Christ\u2019s disciples. They represent those who have adopted the path of Christ. And what is the hallmark of such discipleship? Love. Drawing from John 13:35, he emphasized, &#8220;By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.&#8221; Love is the very essence of Jesus\u2019 teachings. When love is missing in a church, as mentioned in Revelation 2:4, its authenticity is challenged, for, at its core, &#8220;God is love&#8221; (1John 4:8b). I reflect on how important it is to have love in any church.<\/p><p>The enemy, Satan, however, continuously aims to shatter this bond of love \u2013 between spouses, within families, and among church members. But as a peacemaker, I reflect on how I can become a warrior, engaged in spiritual warfare.\u00a0 I would strive to nurture my family and the church as Gardens of Eden, even when Satan plots their ruin.\u00a0 Yet, in every challenge, I know I must stand tall, seeking God&#8217;s divine protection and His boundless blessings.<\/p><p>The scriptures overflow with tales of great peacemakers. Joseph, with his unwavering faith, discerned God\u2019s divine plan even amidst adversities (Genesis 50:15-21). And Jesus, the ultimate peacemaker, through His sacrifice, reconciled humanity with God (Romans 5:6-11). As followers of Christ, we must embrace Him as our beacon of peace (Ephesians 2:2-14) and strive to be the salt of the earth and the illuminating light in this world (Matthew 5:13-16). I reflect on that I shall like other disciples ensuring the factory of peace never ceases, spreading tranquility far and wide.<\/p><p>Pastor Jung&#8217;s concluding words from 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 served as a clarion call for transformation and reconciliation. For in Christ, we are reborn, shedding the old to embrace the divine newness. I reflect on that we shall embody love and Jesus\u2019 teachings and aspire to be the peacemakers this world so deeply yearns for. \u00a0Savor the beautiful words of wisdom on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K5TtVHBjSOg&amp;list=PLywijeUHUpldNdT6Nf6x7FK7FRw2MfL9n&amp;index=9\"><u>Blessed are the Peacemakers<\/u><\/a>\u00a0by listening to the whole sermon.<\/p><p>This ESSC has truly been a spiritually fulfilling experience for me.\u00a0 I hope you will engage in our church activities, become a peacemaker, and receive His blessings together.\u00a0 Looking forward to meeting you.\u00a0 Our church location is as follows:<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">True Jesus Church<br \/><\/b><b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr style=\"font-size: 14px;\" title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u00a0Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>For online streaming, please <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For regular service hours, please <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p><p>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2fea3d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2fea3d7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f5af4f\" data-id=\"2f5af4f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-655537d elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"655537d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/post-2023fall-essc-reflections\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Post Fall ESSC Reflections (1)<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26456e9\" data-id=\"26456e9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1be7bc8 elementor-button-info elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1be7bc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/post-2023fall-essc-reflections-4\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Post Fall ESSC Reflections (4)<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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elementor-align-center elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"005298d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/post-2023fall-essc-reflections-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><b>Post Fall ESSC Reflections (7)<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e98a5b0\" data-id=\"e98a5b0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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