o scorso 7 luglio il Vescovo Primate della Chiesa Protestante Unita, il M. Rev. Andrea Panerini, ha inviato una lettera a ogni singolo senatore del Senato della Repubblica e al Presidente del Senato Ignazio La Russa a proposito del DDL Foti. Il DDL Foti concernente “Modifica all’articolo 71 del codice del Terzo settore, di cui al decreto legislativo 3 luglio 2017, n. 117, in materia di compatibilità urbanistica dell’uso delle sedi e dei locali impiegati dalle associazioni di promozione sociale per le loro attività” (A.C. 1018-A) è stato approvato lo scorso 7 maggio e ora è all’esame dello Senato. In un unico articolo si penalizzano le associazioni di promozione sociale (come ARCI, UISP, ACLI, AICS e altre ma anche organizzazioni locali) che usufruiscono di un vantaggio urbanistico (possono, secondo le leggi vigenti, occupare fondi per le attività sociali senza che la destinazione d’uso urbanistica sia corrispondente) che, si legge nel testo, “svolgano, anche occasionalmente, attività di culto di confessioni religiose i cui rapporti con lo Stato non sono regolati sulla base di intese, ai sensi dell’articolo 8, terzo comma, della Costituzione”. Quindi si penalizzano tutte le confessioni religiose che non abbiano un’Intesa con lo Stato italiano e le associazioni di promozione sociale che usufruiscono dei vantaggi urbanistici che li ospitano, spesso anche gratuitamente. Roberto Vacca ha parlato di questo ddl e dei pericoli che potrebbe comportare per la libertà religiosa con Andrea Panerini. La voce Un disegno di legge che mira a limitare la libertà religiosa (https://hopemedia.it/un-disegno-di-legge-che-mira-a-limitare-la-liberta-religiosa/) è stata pubblicata per la prima volta su HopeMedia Italia (https://hopemedia.it) . Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWsRy42_5sA
Wednesday: Lamp and Measuring Basket
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 24th of July 2024
Read Mark 4:21-23. What is Jesus’ special emphasis in the parable of the lamp?
Houses in that part of the world in Jesus’ day varied in size and construction, all depending on location and wealth. The houses came to follow a Greek pattern of being built around a courtyard but with varying levels of sophistication.
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Or Jesus may be talking about smaller houses of peasants. Big house or small house, the issue is this principle: one day the truth about Jesus will be revealed.
Jesus asks two questions in Mark 4:21. The first one expects a negative answer—“The lamp is not brought to be placed under the basket or under the bed, is it?” The second question expects a positive answer—“It is brought to be placed on the lampstand, isn’t it?” Jesus presents an absurd, almost humorous scenario to make His point. Lamps are for giving light, or they lose their purpose. Mark 4:22 explains the parable by referencing the idea of secrets being made public. Anyone whose email or computer has been hacked understands the possibility of secrets being made public! But what Jesus is talking about is the gospel.
Read Mark 4:24-25. What lesson is Jesus conveying with the parable of the measuring basket?
In many locations in the world, fresh produce is sold in open markets. Sellers typically have a device for measuring the product they are selling. It is a common practice of such sellers to add just a bit more to a sale to help the buyer feel he or she is being treated fairly. Jesus picks up on how good sellers treat buyers to make a point about openness to the truth. If one is open and follows the light, he or she will get even more. But if he or she rejects the light, even what they had before will be taken away.
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How can we better understand the principle that with what measure you use, it will be measured to you? Think about it in all your dealings with others. |
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/24c-04-lamp-and-measuring-basket/
Reviving the Spirit of Evangelism in Japan
Evangelism was strong in Japan, and the church grew. However, a shift occurred as prosperity and luxury began to dominate, and now there are only 14,000 Adventists in this great land. Many wonder if evangelism still works. AWR360° sought to inspire them by inviting them to preach in the Philippines, hoping they could return to Japan and do the same. Thus, the call to preach went out, waiting for those who would answer
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Parole al vento – Il baco, l’effetto farfalla e la lezione del Talmud
Parole al vento dal Veneto, un accento particolare sulle note e le notizie note o meno che mirano dritte al cuore delle orecchie che hanno fegato. Le notizie oggi: Il baco, l’effetto farfalla e la lezione del Talmud. Una riflessione sulla fragilità umana dopo il blackout tecnologico. La voce Parole al vento – Il baco, l’effetto farfalla e la lezione del Talmud (https://hopemedia.it/parole-al-vento-il-baco-leffetto-farfalla-e-la-lezione-del-talmud/) è stata pubblicata per la prima volta su HopeMedia Italia (https://hopemedia.it) . Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3C6JewCJAw
God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting – July 23, 2024
Matthew 21:22 – "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Tag someone in need of prayer, and kindly share your prayer requests here. https://bit.ly/3GdFXpR Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ_l38qGn5k
