Testimonies

Mixture of testimonies from various Church members.

This transcript captures a bilingual (Armenian and English) church service held in early January 2018. The session is characterized by communal worship, biblical teaching on judgment, and personal testimonies regarding divine guidance and physical healing.

Provide a summary of each testimony translated into English

Vana: The Nuance of Biblical Judgment (21:00)

Vana provided an in-depth teaching on Matthew 7, addressing the common misunderstanding of the command “Do not judge.”

• The Misconception: Many use “Do not judge” as a shield to avoid accountability or to silence correction.
• The Correction: Vana noted that the passage continues with a comma, not a period. It establishes a standard of reciprocity: the measure you use to judge others will be used against you.
• The “Plank and Speck” Protocol: Before addressing a “speck” in a brother’s eye, one must remove the “plank” from their own. This requires self-examination through prayer to see if the same fault exists within oneself.
• The Goal of Co-correction: Believers have a mutual responsibility to correct one another gently and in love. Vana shared a personal reflection on how the Holy Spirit often convicts her of pride after she initially resists correction, leading to a sense of relief once she humbles herself and accepts the truth.

Rubik: The Nature of Answered Prayer (35:00)

Rubik shared a testimony regarding his son Jonathan’s university application process to illustrate that God’s “No” or “Wait” is often a redirection toward something better.

• The Request: Jonathan was determined to attend Exeter University in the south of England and insisted on a single room with catering.
• The Outcome: Jonathan missed the requirements for Exeter and was placed at the University of York. Due to late booking, he was forced to share a room with a stranger.
• The Blessing in Disguise: The shared room was significantly larger than a single, and his roommate proved to be an excellent companion. Rubik noted that the “warmer” culture of Northern England was ultimately a better fit for his son.
• The “Engine Room” Allegory: Rubik concluded with a story about a man in heaven seeing a massive “engine room” for processing prayers, but a tiny room for “thank yous.” He urged the congregation to be like the one leper who returned to give thanks rather than the nine who did not.

Jenik: Testimony on Spiritual Renewal (49:20)

A participant shared a reflection on the New Year, emphasizing that spiritual focus should not be limited to holidays like Christmas or Easter.

• Biblical Reference: Cited the humility of Mary (Luke 1) and the redirection of the Magi and Shepherds after encountering Yeshua.
• Core Message: Just as the Magi changed their route after seeing the Light, believers must allow their “paths” to change in the New Year. Humility is the prerequisite for this transformation.

Hrach: A Miracle of Physical Healing (58:24)

Hrach delivered a testimony regarding a medically documented healing of his leg.

• The Diagnosis: Two years prior, a doctor in Tehran informed Hrach that his leg bone was “cracking” and degenerating. He was told he required three complex, painful, and expensive operations to avoid needing a crutch.
• The Prayer: Despite worsening pain in late 2017 that caused insomnia, Hrach continued to pray, “Lord, let Your will be done,” while preparing for the surgery.
• The Miracle: Upon returning to Tehran for the surgery, a new MRI scan revealed that the bone had spontaneously regenerated—a phenomenon the doctor noted was biologically improbable for Hrach’s age (as bone growth typically ceases by age 30). The doctor canceled the surgery, stating it was no longer necessary.

Charles: Divine Appointment at University (01:13:00)

Charles shared a story about his son Andrew’s experience at London University to reinforce the theme of God’s sovereignty in shared living spaces.

• The Encounter: Andrew was disappointed to learn he had to share a room. His roommate, a large rugby player, eventually confessed he was a “born-again Christian.”
• The Purpose: The two became close friends. Tragically, the roommate passed away suddenly on the rugby pitch shortly thereafter. Because of their connection, Andrew was able to support and pray with the grieving parents, who were also believers, providing them with divine peace during a crisis.