Title: Spread the Good News/Isa 52:7
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Choi Sun-ah
Spread the good news/Isaiah 52:7
The best news pleases everyone. Sometimes it even saves. That is exactly what the gospel is. We must preach this gospel without ceasing. One of the last events in the Olympics is the marathon. Winning this marathon is a great joy for the nation and the individual. The distance the dead soldier runs has been decided. The good news is not something you can have alone. You should share it with as many people as you can. Then the joy will increase.
1. News from the four lepers
When the Syrians surrounded the city and there was nothing to eat, four lepers were waiting to die at the entrance of the city gates. Then they went into the Aramaean army, surrendered, and discussed with each other that if they kill, they should die, but if they let them live, they should live. All of them left everything and fled. The four lepers ate a lot and hid their gold and silver treasures, but then they realized that the people of their country were in trouble. So what we are doing is not right. Even though we have good news, we thought that punishment would come upon us if we were silent, so we immediately informed the king and all the people ate and had peace. It is not right to have good news alone. It is good for everyone to be happy by sharing.
2. The Angel's News
The people of Israel waited for the Messiah every day while they were under Roman rule. On a quiet night, an angel appeared to the shepherds in the field and told them that today a Savior has been born for you, Jesus, who is a glory in heaven and a pleasure on earth. When the shepherds heard the news, they immediately ran to the manger and met Jesus who was wrapped in swaddling cloths and worshiped him. They asked if they were looking for them in the middle, and they delivered the risen Jesus. Like the angel who informed about the birth, resurrection, ascension and second coming of Jesus, I must become a person who delivers the most beautiful and good news.
3. News from Jesus
4. The Good News I Will Deliver
We know what the best news in the world is. But I have to do it with all my might, thinking that if I don't, I won't be punished too. Like the girl who told General Naaman that she could cure her leprosy, she took a jar saying that Jesus is the Christ. Like the Samaritan woman who went into the town and cried, it is now my turn to preach. With the heart of Jesus, I have to preach the wonderful good news that can receive forgiveness of sins to those who are struggling with their sins. Do not entrust this task to anyone, nor take it away from you, and let's do our best to deliver it. Like the Unknown Soldier who died while preaching the news of victory in the marathon, or like Stephen, who prayed and preached to the people who killed him.