Today I listened to 5 lectures with accompanying lecture notes. Three of these lectures were on New Testament History & Theology and the other two were on New Testament Survey. Actually the first three lectures were the last ones in that course. The New Testament Survey is a new course and I am eager to start it. It delves more deeply into the New Testament and its focus is content.
The New Testament History & Theology course focused on how to study and interpret the Word of God. Very little “content” but lots of methods for digging into the Word for the gold that is located there. Well, worth the time to take the course.
It was a strange day today in the food area. Not too much food was eaten but the cravings were intense. I notice that it takes a lot of sugar for me to taste it and the same with salt. It’s almost as though my body has a tolerance for these foods so it takes more to be satisfied.
I have decided to do a prolonged fast. I am in the pre-fast stage of eating light foods and moving away from soda. I did drink coffee this morning and hot chocolate this evening, Oh yeah; I had a burrito on the way home from a play.
Tonight was a morality play put on by a visiting missionary couple, from Canada. The play was produced by the couple and members of this church were the actors. I don’t attend this church but I received an invitation through the pastor where I do attend. Anyway, the story line was predictable but I love the story (the Christian message!)
Although my focus should be on fasting, it seems my focus is on the risen Lord, His life and teachings and the direction He wants me to go. I am not even thinking about the upcoming fast. Most unusual!
These bible courses are a gift to me from God! No question about it! I am learning a lot. Also, my view of who Jesus is also changing. He is more than a suffering servant. He is actually quite blunt in telling people not only who He is but what His requirements for right living are. He came to save but it is obvious He didn’t come to make friends by telling people what they wanted to hear.
I could say a lot more but it is 11:22pm and I am tired. Good night to all and God bless you!
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