{"id":20027,"date":"2026-03-06T11:24:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cgk.nl\/?p=20027"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:44:40","slug":"the-alarm-clock-over-sacrifice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cgk.nl\/en\/wekker\/de-wekker-over-offeren\/","title":{"rendered":"The Alarm Clock on sacrifice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the run-up to Easter, De Wekker devotes attention to the theme of sacrifice. In the meditation, Rev F.W. van der Rhee emphasises that Jesus is the Sacrificial Lamb, who gave his life in our place. Sacrifices are a gift to God and a means of atonement and reconciliation, explains professor emeritus M.J. Paul in the Wordwork section. \u201cThe word \u2018atonement\u2019 is a central concept in the doctrine of faith of Jews and Christians. It refers to how the relationship between God and man can be restored.\u201d He discusses at length how a sacrifice can bring reconciliation. Further theological depth on sacrifices is given by Rev J Groenleer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Muslims, the Feast of Sacrifice is important and this offers openings to engage with them about Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Cees Rentier, pastor-director of Gospel &amp; Muslims, helps readers get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Wim Dekker researched sacrifices made in our modern society. \u201cThe fear of giving yourself up for the other is deeply woven into our society,\u201d he observes. Making a sacrifice that is appropriate in all sincerity, as well as receiving a sacrifice, also turns out not to be easy. But he also sees: \u201cThere is still a lot of sacrifice going on now. By parents, by children, by workers. There is still a lot of love and care in our society. Certainly also in the church.\u201d Rev H. de Bruijne tells a particularly personal story about this. He received a donor kidney from his sister. Another personal story is from a man, who cares for his sick wife. \u201cWill my story appear in a magazine about \u2018sacrifices\u2019? But I don't experience caring for my wife as a sacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Church and politics, church politics - Prof A. van den Os takes a sharp look at it in Nader Bekeken. \u201cIf<br>talk about the church and church people in terms of sociological groups or political colours, the wait is for immense division, alienation and polarisation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also in this issue, attention to Rev J.L. de Jong's retirement anniversary and the anniversary of the Apeldoorn-Oost congregation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subscription<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De Wekker is the official national magazine of the Christian Reformed Churches, featuring articles on church, faith and the world. The issue on our young people will appear on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not getting The Alarm Clock in your letterbox yet? Then take out a (trial) subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/publications\/our-magazines\/alarm-clock\/\">More about The Alarm Clock<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the run-up to Easter, De Wekker devotes attention to the theme of sacrifice. 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