Jimmy Carter’s 90th birthday & new book!
The 39th president of the United States was born on Oct. 1, 1924, so today is Jimmy Carter’s 90th birthday. Carter’s latest book, published earlier this year, is "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power." He writes in the introduction that
"the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls."
Carter’s commitment to human rights and justice was a highly commendable aspect of his presidency, and he has continued that emphasis in the years since he left office more than three decades ago.
The 12 wells and 70 Palm trees?
What interpretation to you come up with after comparing Exodus 15:27: "Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve wells of water and seventy palm trees; so they camped there by the waters." with the following New Testament passages?
Matthew 10:1 says that when Jesus had “called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease.” He sent out the 12 and said to them, “And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons…” (Matthew 10:7–8)
Luke 10:1, the Lord “appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go”. He also said to the 70, “And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” (Luke 10:9)
Well?
Understanding Ourselves Theologically!
(a) ‘Theology is a work of faith’;
(b) ‘Theological truth is not created by faith’;
(c) ‘Truth is Christian truth only within the framework of faith’
– L B Smedes
The risen King (not Elvis!)
“A staggering amount of Americans still believe that Elvis, the "King of Rock n’ Roll" lives. In this episode, Dr. Tkach talks about a king that not only rose from the dead but continues to live today.”
Enjoy!
the practice of catechesis!
New City Catechism
(http://www.newcitycatechism.com/home.php)
Part 1: God, creation and fall, law
Question 2: What is God?
Answer: God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will.
Text: Psalm 86:8-10 & 15
Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God…. You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Further Reading: “Self-existence”, “Transcendence”, and “Almightiness” in Concise Theology, by J. I. Packer.
the practice of catechesis!
New City Catechism
(http://www.newcitycatechism.com/home.php)
Part 1: God, creation and fall, law
Question 1: What is our only hope in life and death?
Answer: That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.
Text: "For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself; for if we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s" (Romans 14:7-8, NASB).
