Jesus Youth Related Sessions (BJYT***)

Christian Marriage: A Journey of Love and Mission (By Dr. Edwrd Edezath - Session for JY Germany on Nov 20, 2021) 1. A Journey, Not a Trap Many people at some point in their married life begin to wonder, “Is this what I expected?” What began with romance and excitement can sometimes feel like a trap or a routine. But perhaps what has really changed is not love itself—but our stage in the journey of love . Marriage is not a static state; it is a lifelong pilgrimage of two unique individuals growing into one. In the Gospel of Mark (10:1–12), Jesus reminds us of God’s original design for marriage, quoting Genesis: “God made them male and female… and the two shall become one flesh.” Unity here is not uniformity, nor even equality in the modern sense—it is complementarity . Husband and wife remain distinct, yet are drawn together in a spiritual, exclusive, and indissoluble bond forged by God Himself. What God has joined, no civil or religious authority can separate. Each marriage is ...

Starting Something New (By Dr. Edward Edezhath - for Amoris Christi's Anointed & Sent - April 20th, 2022) “Behold, I make all things new.” — Revelation 21:5 Every time God begins something new, the world changes. The book of Acts tells us about the early disciples who “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6). From frightened followers, they became fearless witnesses—pioneers of faith who dared to start something new, moved by the Spirit. The Call to Begin To start something new is not merely to launch a project or try a different idea; it is to respond to a divine invitation. It is God whispering, “I make all things new” — through you. When we say “starting something new,” we are speaking about openness to the Spirit’s movement in our lives — about being reborn, creative, and courageous. St. Paul says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Cor 5:17). In Christ, we are called not to repeat old patterns but to become co-creators with Him. Aristotle once said, “W...