Indonesian Bible (TSI) 2013 - (Terjemahan Sederhana Indonesia)
Karena bangsa ini sudah menjadi keras kepala. Kalian sudah menutup mata dan telinga, tidak mau mendengar, bahkan tidak mau tahu. Kalau tidak demikian, mungkin kalian bisa mendengar, mengetahui, dan memahami. Dengan begitu kalian bisa bertobat dan kembali kepada-Ku, dan Aku tetap bersedia memulihkan keadaan kalian.’
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This verse from the Bible describes how people can become so hard-hearted that they refuse to listen or see, and thus do not understand God's message. As a result, they cannot turn to Him for healing. It is attributed to Isaiah but quoted in Acts by Luke.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you have a favorite toy that could fix anything when broken, but you keep it locked away because you don’t want to use it. That’s like what this verse says about people not wanting to listen or see God's help.
Latar belakang sejarah
The book of Acts was written by Luke around AD 60-80 for a non-Jewish audience. This quotation comes from Isaiah (Isaiah 6:9-10), where it originally addressed Israel’s unwillingness to heed the prophet's message, reflecting their spiritual hardness.
Penerapan hari ini
In today's context, this verse could apply to someone who avoids seeking professional help for personal issues due to pride or fear. It reminds us that openness and willingness are crucial for receiving guidance and healing.
Topik
healingconversionspiritual blindnessobedienceprophetshardness of heart
God quotes Isaiah in Acts to remind readers of a historical pattern where people's unwillingness to listen and see leads them away from His guidance, emphasizing the ongoing nature of this issue.
How does Acts 28:27 relate to healing?
The verse suggests that true healing requires a willingness to see and hear God's message, indicating that spiritual receptiveness is key to receiving divine healing.
What can we learn from this about our own attitudes?
This passage teaches us the importance of being open-hearted towards God’s guidance and not allowing pride or stubbornness to blind us from His truth.