In Times Of Crisis: Navigate The COVID-19 Pandemic Using Biblical Principles

By Horng Yuan Saw

This book is a concise and practical guide to navigating the uncertainties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic or any other crisis using timeless biblical principles. An exposition of Genesis 26, the book will offer to readers clarity, inspiration, and motivation gleaned from Scriptures.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Horng Yuan Saw
• Release date: Jun 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393388869

Horng Yuan Saw

Horng Yuan Saw holds a PhD, Masters, and Bachelor in Engineering, and a Diploma in Christian Ministries. He has been involved in Christian ministry and leadership for more than 15 years. He currently serves as Executive Pastor of Emmanuel Church, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, and is actively involved in preaching, teaching, pastoring, church leadership, administration, and church planting.

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In Times Of Crisis: Navigate The COVID-19 Pandemic Using Biblical Principles

© 2020 by Dr. Saw Horng Yuan

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Scripture quotations marked ESV are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, a Division of Tyndale House Ministries, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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Foreword

Dr. Saw Horng Yuan is gifted with a clear and strategic mind undergirded with a genuine pastoral experience. In times of unprecedented crisis like the pandemic today where many are driven to conspiracies and uncertainties of how to respond, this book, In Times Of Crisis: Navigate The COVID-19 Pandemic Using Biblical Principles, which is an exposition of Genesis 26, will offer needed clarity and inspiration gleaned from Scriptures. You will find practical handles and a strong pastoral pulse throughout the writing, and both preachers and laypeople will find this book a great resource for personal edification and ministry. I recommend that you read, meditate and share it. You will be blessed!

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Reverend Ong Sek Leang

Senior Pastor, Metro Tabernacle, Kuala Lumpur

General Superintendent, Assemblies of God, Malaysia

Book Review (Excerpt)

Personally, I’m blessed as I read your writing and reflections on Genesis 26. This is a very typical Pentecostal way to read and understand the Bible. By making the stories of the Bible ours, and reading them through our experiences without imposing our thoughts on the text, we allow the text to speak to our context. In this way, the Scripture always speaks to us today. Guided with questions for reflection, readers will be directed to reflect on their personal lives and find the answers to the questions in a personal way.

Since my studies are mostly in biblical teaching, most of my comments would be in that area. Your understanding of the text is superb. Each idea is presented with supporting thoughts based on the text. I have no major concern on your writing when it comes to biblical teaching of the Bible.

I have some additional notes, based on what I have learned from Hebrew grammar and syntax. I also show some different interpretations of certain texts in your writing. By saying that it is in the area of interpretation, it is therefore not a matter of right or wrong. Probably, supporting ideas are not presented in more details intentionally, due to the length of the writing. And that is just fine. Even if you don’t make any changes, your writing is inspiring and motivating. However, if there is a better way to understand the text, we as learners should consider different thoughts and perspectives, at least to broaden our understanding of the text.

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Reverend Dr. Hudus Pardede

Theologian and Pastor

Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Satyabhakti (SATI)

Malang, Indonesia

Comments From Readers

Dr. Saw has produced a well-written, concise guide to navigating the uncertainties and wave of fear brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a useful and practical guide that I believe will impact you the reader; it also serves as a reminder of the