Khotbah Babakti 1 Minggu II Saparantos Epifani - GKP Bandung, 18 Jan 2026 tabuh 07.00 - Pdt. Magyolin

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Pastor Magyolin shares a story where angels debate where to hide true happiness from humanity.

This episode is a sermon delivered by Pastor Magyolin at Gereja Kristen Pasundan (GKP) Bandung on January 18, 2026. The service begins with an opening prayer and scripture reading from the Gospel of John, chapter 1, verses 28-51. The pastor recounts the biblical narrative where John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God and directs his own disciples to follow Jesus. Key moments include Jesus calling Andrew, Simon Peter, Philip, and Nathanael. Pastor Magyolin then shifts to a contemporary application, repeatedly asking the congregation what they are searching for in the world—suggesting common answers like money, possessions, happiness, and praise. He references Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs to explain human motivations. A central allegory is shared: a story where God and angels debate where to hide true happiness from humanity, rejecting places like the beach or mountain peaks. The third angel suggests hiding it in the human heart, specifically a heart that is peaceful and close to God. The pastor connects this to the scripture verse about blessedness coming from listening to God's word. The sermon concludes by emphasizing surrender to God, especially as guidance for the new year 2026, and ends with a closing prayer. The format is a solo homily with some interactive questioning directed at the congregation. The primary language is Sunda, with a brief note acknowledging those who may not understand it. Recurring themes include the search for meaning, the contrast between worldly and spiritual pursuits, and the call to discipleship and inner peace.

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