The Good News 2 (2.1)

( PART 1 )

POST-PANDEMIC
REFLECTIONS

When we face changes in our environment,
when the times are changing

Isaiah 6 : 1-3

can calm our

turbulent and troubled hearts

Our Lord sits on the highest of all thrones, Isaiah 6 : 1-3
the One who is exalted as holy,
whose glory fills the whole earth.

Rick Since the beginning of the Apostolic era
till today the Covid-19 pandemic has
brought an unprecedented experience to
the Christian Church

Warren For the first time in 2000 years, believers all
around the would were unable to celebrate
Easter nor observe the Lord’s Day in a
physical gathering

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However is

God’s unwavering

Sovereignty

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear,

though the earth gives way and
the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

though its waters roar and foam and
the mountains quake with their surging.

Psalm 46 : 1-3

The
Covid - 19 has dealt a heavy blow to
pandemic countries all around the world

It has made mankind realise the turmoil and uncertainty

that exists in this world

As well as awakened us,

as Christians

to examine to examine
our own weaknesses our faulty beliefs

So, what are the old norms

we should get rid of
and

the new norms that

should be upheld and practised?

The Church
exists for worship

THE CHURCH NEEDS TO GET RID OF THE“OLD NORM”

Does the

Church solely

exist for Sunday worship ?

If
yes

then the Church together with our faith
would have disappeared

due to the suspension of physical meetings
when the Movement Control Order was implemented

Of course, that’s not the case

Rather, during the pandemic,

Christians found more important things, that must be done

online Bible studies
group meetings

staying in contact with brothers using video calls

and sisters in Christ helping those

who are in need

This doesn’t mean that

physical meetings aren’t important

Worship is an integral part of church
life, but it’s not the only function.

And let us consider how to stir up
one another to love and good works,
not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some,

but encouraging one another,
and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Hebrews 10 : 24-25

Will life get
back on track?

THE CHURCH NEEDS TO GET RID OF THE“OLD NORM”

Some people believe that one day the pandemic will disappear completely

and everyone can
go back to their past routines

However, reality is not as expected

In fact, life is quite unpredictable.
Just like what the author of Ecclesiastes said:

“No one can predict when disaster will come.”

The so-called positive thinking is
futile if it’s based on vague and
unrealistic hopes

Only God can give us

true peace and reassurance

I will say of the Lord,
“He is my refuge and my fortress, my God,

in whom I trust.”

Psalms 91 : 2

Is it possible not
to rely on anyone?

THE CHURCH NEEDS TO GET RID OF THE“OLD NORM”

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that to
some extent, our

wealth abilities intelligence skills

,are not enough to get us out of trouble.

Ultimately

we still need

the help of others

The fight against the pandemic has taught us
that it is impossible to accomplish things
relying purely on our own strengths

All of
society
must
cooperate else everyone will suffer

Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labour:
If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.

Ecclesiastes 4 : 9 - 10

Did we choose
to be selfish?

THE CHURCH NEEDS TO GET RID OF THE“OLD NORM”

Covid-19 has exposed the

weaknesses

of many people

Did we choose to be selfish? Or not?

During the pandemic, increasing
health risks
the
elderly

suffered from

shortage of being unfamiliar
medical supplies with technology

The ravages of the epidemic have left many industries

Dying

It is time to lend a hand

to those in distress who have
nowhere to turn for help

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.
Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

not looking to your own interests
but each of you to the interests of the others.

Philippians 2 : 3 - 4

Will our lives be
stable if the country
is prosperous?

THE CHURCH NEEDS TO GET RID OF THE“OLD NORM”

We must realize that in the face of the virus, everyone is equal

Even if our country has rigorous
pandemic prevention measures

it is unable to completely prevent
the spread of the virus

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Does the church exist Is it more blessed to give then receive?
only for worship purposes?
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Do you believe that if the county
Was life before the pandemic flourishes, the people will be at peace?
only considered a normal life?
Summary
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Is relying on yourself the most practical?

Only God can be our
eternal assurance.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,

my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalms 18 : 2