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WBS Introduction Lesson 2 “The Way”

Posted by: claymartin | November 21, 2009 | No Comment |

WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL

Introduction Lesson: Lesson 2

“THE WAY”

Instructions:

1.         Read the lesson.

2.         In the Reply Section, answer the questions and complete the Student Information.

3.         Cut and return the Reply Section me via e-mail, to be graded. You will find your

The Guide Who Is Also The Way

The Bible often pictures life as a journey, in which we must choose the road we will travel. We should be careful because,

“There is a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death (Proverbs 16:25).”

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it (Matthew 7:13-14).”

Although there may seem to be many roads, in reality they come down to two choices. How can we see which way to take? “I am the light of the world,” Jesus said, “Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness” (John 8:12). As for the gate which leads to life, He is that Gate (John 10:9). He is also the Way (John 14:6; Hebrews 10:20). All who enter by this Gate, and follow this Way, come to the City prepared by God Himself. In this City God meets all our needs (Hebrews 11:16; 12:22; Revelation 21:22).

It is not surprising, then, that early Christianity was called “the Way” (Acts 24:14,22). This “Way” is not just one more idea, among many ideas, about life. The Way of the Bible brings us to a Person, a Guide who says of Himself, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” 14:6).

Claims With Proof

Many people and books claim to guide us to a better life. Many claim to speak for, or about, God. Making loud claims is easy. The hard part is proving those claims to be true.

Most books by great thinkers do not try to offer real proof for what they say about God. The Bible not only offers good evidence, it is itself the proof! Remember that the Bible was written over a long period of history. Because of this, the Bible stands alone in being able to combine two things: It could foretell coming events. And, much later, it could then report their fulfillment.

Earlier Bible writers told of things yet to come. Then, even centuries later, other Bible writers saw and recorded those things coming true. These are not ‘guesses’ about small, hidden happenings. Many of these prophecies deal with entire nations, and world-changing events. Many of the prophecies are about the Christ.

Prophecies showed the line of parents through whom He would be born (Genesis 22:18; 49:10; Psalm 89; Jeremiah 23:5). They predicted the exact place of His birth (Micah 5:2). They described His nature and work (Psalm 2; 110; Isaiah 9:6-7; 11:1-10). They foretold His death, and even His victory over death (Isaiah 53).

This picture of the Christ was drawn hundreds of years before the coming of Jesus. Yet Jesus fit every part of this prophetic picture so well that He is now called Jesus, the Christ. The evidences about Christ are so strong that the world has never been the same since His arrival.

What About Wrongs Done By ‘Christians’?

Because the Bible is so convincing, Christianity has spread around the world. As it spread, some took its good name and twisted it, for their own selfish purposes. Terrible things have been done in the name of ‘Christianity’. Much of what claims to be ‘Christian,’ is not! Jesus Himself said that His name would be misused (Matthew 7:15-23). The apostles predicted that “many” would follow false leaders who would change Christianity (2 Peter 2:1-2; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:5; 4:3-4). False forms of Christianity have caused people to ask, “Where is the true Way, The Christianity of Jesus? Can we find it again?” Here is the greatest value of the Bible, for it has safely kept the true knowledge of Jesus.

Real Christianity is, and will always be, CHRISTianity – based on what Christ is, does and teaches (1 Corinthians 3:11; Acts 1:1; 8:5,35). Christ Himself commanded all people to follow the original teachings He gave to His apostles. He said to the apostles,

“…Teaching them to obey everything I (Christ) have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:20).”

If we wish to have Christ with us, we must find and follow what Christ taught from the beginning. For that we must learn from the Bible. Some doubt that we can properly understand Scripture. Yet the Bible itself clearly says that even ordinary people can understand it (Deuteronomy 29:29; 30:11-14; Nehemiah 8:2,8: John 8:32; Ephesians 3:4; 2 Timothy 2:7). Jesus said that God’s word is like a seed in good ground (Matthew 13: Luke 8).

“The one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it (Matthew 13:23).”

He understands when he listens with “a good (honest) heart” (Luke 8:15).

“The Way”

As a person is willing to listen with “a good (honest) heart”, sometimes the Lord gives him understanding through the help of a Christian friend. This is what happened to a man from Ethiopia:

The journey was long, and there was much time for thought. The official read carefully. His mind was on the greatest journey of all – life and death. This death, of which he read, was unusual. He did not fully understand it. Yet he knew that it was an important death, for the book telling about this strange death was _The Book_. Generation after generation, century after century, The Book’s wisdom led the way to a better life. The part he now read had first been penned 800 years earlier, by the prophet Isaiah.

To whom did Isaiah point, when he wrote of One killed as a sacrifice, like a lamb? Looking up, the official saw a man coming. Could this man help him? Could this be the friend he needed? The friend was a Christian called Philip. The official immediately asked him, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about…?” [Let's conclude the story in the words of the Bible itself...]

“Then Philip began with that very passage of scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. Why shouldn’t I be baptized?” Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The eunuch answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing (Acts 8:35-39).”

As chief treasurer for the queen of Ethiopia, the official (or “eunuch”) had many duties. Yet no duty was greater than his duty to God – from Whom all else comes. The official was religious. He had just been in Jerusalem to worship God. He was a Bible reader. These things did not make him proud. They made him aware of how much more he needed to learn. He welcomed a friend who could help him more fully understand God’s word. In so doing, he gained great happiness. In baptism he was “buried” and then raised up with Christ to a new and better life (Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16). Now, in the best sense, he was on his way Home, because He had found The Way!

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Questions On The Introduction Lesson: Part Two

“The Way”

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:

Type in the correct letter (A, B, OR C) representing the correct answer. There is only one correct answer for each Scripture given.

[    ] 1. {Matthew 7:13-14} The road that leads to life is …(A)wide, (B)narrow, (C)always changing

[    ] 2. {Acts 24:14,22} Another name for early Christianity was … (A)”The Way”, (B)”The Map”, (C)”The Hope”

[    ] 3. {John 14:6} Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the … (A)Wisdom, (B)Life, (C)Light

[    ] 4. The birth-place of Christ was predicted in … (A)Micah 5:2, (B)Isaiah 66:25, (C)Genesis 3:25

[    ] 5. The Christ’s death was foretold in… (A)Isaiah 66, (B)Isaiah 53, (C)Isaiah 7

[    ] 6. {Matthew 13; Luke 8} The word of God is like a … (A)seed, (B)song, (C)sword

[    ] 7. {Matthew 13:23} “Good soil” people hear the word and …(A)question it, (B)spread it, (C)understand it

[    ] 8. {Luke 8:15} We understand God’s word when we hear it with a …(A)good heart, (B)willing ear, (C)friend’s help

[    ] 9. {Acts 8} The Ethiopian treasurer was reading from the book of… (A)Isaiah, (B)Jeremiah, (C)Ezekiel

[    ] 10. {Acts 8} Philip told the Good News about … (A)Moses, (B)Jesus, (C)Paul

[    ] 11. {Acts 8} After obeying this Good News, the Ethiopian was… (A) rejoicing, (B)proud, (C)fearful

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1.         Philip told “Good News” to the Ethiopian treasurer (Acts 8). What is this Good News, and how does it help a person?

2.         The Ethiopian believed and “went down into the water” for baptism. Why be baptized? Have you been baptized like this?

3.         Have you learned something new from these Introduction Lessons? If so, what is the most important new thing you have learned?

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WBS Introduction Lesson 1: The Book

Posted by: claymartin | November 20, 2009 | No Comment |

WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL

Introduction Lesson: Lesson 1

“The Book”

Instructions:

1.         Read the lesson.

2.         In the _Reply Section_, answer the questions and complete the Student Introduction.

3.         Return the Reply Section to me via e-mail, to be graded. I will review your lesson and send you the results. Feel free to continue study. I only ask that you do each study in the order specified.

A Map for Life

These are times of change. Every day we face new decisions, new demands, and new dangers. How are we to find our way safely through all of these? How are we to guide our families and especially our young ones? There are maps for every part of the world. But is there a map for the greatest journey of all, life itself?

A Map for Death?

We enjoy birthdays, but they also remind us that none of us is getting younger! Sadly, every funeral reminds us: We too will go where we have never been before. The Bible treats death as the reality it is.

“Death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart” (Ecclesiastes 7:2).

“Man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).

“You do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a while and then vanishes” (James 4:14).

How quickly this one, brief life passes. To ruin it by choosing a wrong direction would be a terrible waste. Yet how can we be sure of life’s true purpose and direction? How can we be certain that we have made the proper preparation for what lies beyond death? Many people believe that there is a Map to guide us safely through life and death — The Bible.

Can we call any book — “The Book”?

How can a book come to have such a title — “The Book”? As you will see, the Bible fully deserves that title.

Old Copies

How many ancient copies from the New Testament still exist? Well over 4000! The oldest of these dates back very closely to the time when the New Testament was first written. In these matters, no other ancient book is even near to being like the Bible.

Translation

The Bible was first written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. It has come into our modern languages through translation. So important is its message that the Bible (or parts of it) has been translated into 2,000 languages. Over 80% of the world’s people speak these languages. No book has been – and continues to be – translated more widely than the Bible.

Printing

The Bible was the first book printed for the ordinary people. Year after year the Bible continues to be the “top seller” in the world. No other book comes close to it.

Honesty

The Bible’s complete truth and honesty make it quite different from other books and writings that record ancient history. The Bible shows both the good and bad (even the VERY bad) in Israel’s greatest leaders. Whether king or slave, rich or poor, man or woman, all were measured by the same ruler, “the law of the LORD.”

Writing

The Bible was written by 40 men during a period of 1600 years. Since most of these writers were not alive at the same time, they could not work together in any direct way. Yet the Bible has one  continuing story flowing through it. It forms a complete, united picture. No other book has been written like this. In the most amazing way, it joins centuries of history with the highest wisdom.

Following

It is not surprising then that well over a quarter of the world’s population claims some belief in the Bible. Three great world religions claim roots linked with the Bible.

The Writers of the Bible Claimed to Speak from God

In seeking a Map for life, we should open the Bible because of the claims it makes. Again and again it assures us that it is the pure word of God. Look at these examples from the pages of the Bible:

Moses

Moses said the Ten Commandments were written “by the finger of God” on stone tablets (Exodus 31:18). He reported that God spoke with him “face to face, as a man speaks with his friend” (Exodus 33:11).

King David

King David said, “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel spoke (this) to me” (2 Samuel 23:2-3).

Jeremiah

Jeremiah wrote, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying,”… I appointed you as a prophet to the nations…you must go to every-one I send you to and say whatever I command you…” Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “Now, I have put my words in your mouth” (Jeremiah 1:5-9)..

There are well over 2000 places in the Bible where the prophets said things like:

The Lord said unto me…

These are the words of the Lord…

This is what the Lord says…

We must seriously ask, “Did these prophets have a bad habit of lying? Or were they speaking the truth, since God really did speak through them?”

Jesus

Jesus assured us that these Bible prophets spoke the truth. Jesus relied on their reports of history (Matthew 12:40; 24:37-39). He trusted in all their writings, and taught us to have the same trust (Matthew 5:17-19; Luke 16:17, 29; 24:27,44; John 5:39-47). Jesus quoted often from “the Law and the Prophets.” He based His arguments on specific words they used (Matthew 19:5-6; 22:32). When Jesus did this, He reminded us,

“The Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35).

How can Scripture be so fully trusted? Because it comes from God, not men. Quoting from Moses’ writing, Jesus said, “Have you not read what GOD said to you?” (Matthew 22:31). When Jesus quoted from the Psalms, He said that David spoke “by the Holy Spirit” (Mark 12:36).

Jesus himself claimed to speak from God. Jesus said, “I did not speak of my own accord, but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and how to say it. I know that His command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say”

(John 12:49-50).

Jesus also made this very bold statement of power:

“All authority in heaven and earth has been given unto me; therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you…” (Matthew 28:18-20).

The Apostles

The apostles were leaders chosen by Jesus in the early days of Christianity. Here is how Jesus gave to them His message for all people:

“The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of every- thing I have said to you…When He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all Truth…” (John 14:26, 16:13).

Thus the apostle Peter, and those with him, taught “by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven” (1 Peter 1:12; also 2 Peter 3:2; Acts 2). The apostle Paul was able to say:

“This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit… What I am writing to you is the Lord’s command” (1 Corinthians 2:13; 14:37).

“When you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the Word of men, but as it actually is, the Word of God” (1 Thessalonians 2:13).

Scriptures

The Scriptures are the holy writings from God. Even before the  New Testament was completed, this is how Paul describes the  importance of Scripture:

“The Holy Scriptures… are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correction and training in

righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:15-17).

Paul urged his friend Timothy to be a good student of the Scriptures. Why? Because they are “the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). The apostles’ writings make them even more valuable to all who seek truth, for to the apostles Jesus promised “all truth” (John 16:13). There can be no doubt what the Bible is claiming to be: The Guide Book, or Map, from our Maker who gave us our special purpose and who calls us to fulfill that purpose.

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Questions on the Introduction Lesson: Part One “The Book”

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Type in the letter (a, b, or c) representing the correct answer:

[     ]     1. {Exodus 33:11} The LORD spoke to Moses… (A)face to face, (B)at Sinai Mountain, (C)of the future

[     ]     2. {2 Samuel 23:1-3} “The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me” was said by… (A)Saul, (B)Solomon, (C)David

[     ]     3. {Jeremiah 1:5-9} God, when making Jeremiah a prophet, touched Jeremiah’s… (A)eye, (B)mouth, (C)hand

[     ]     4. {John 10:35} Jesus said that Scripture cannot be… (A)understood, (B)copied, (C)broken

[     ]     5. {Matthew 28:18-20} Jesus said that He had… (A) all knowledge, (B)all healing, (C)all authority

[     ]     6. {John 12:49-50} Jesus said His words came from… (A)Himself, (B)the Father, (C)the Angels

[     ]     7. {John 16:13} The Holy Spirit would guide the apostles into…(A)all power, (B)all truth, (C)all nations

[     ]     8. {1 Thessalonians 2:13} Paul said that his teaching was the word of… (A)men, (B)God, (C)wisdom

[     ]     9. {2 Timothy 3:15-17} All Scripture is… (A)one united story, (B)in ancient languages, (C)God-breathed

DISCUSSION QUESTION

1.         What would you give to someone who asked you for a GUIDE (a “map”) to lead him all his life? Why would you choose that guide?

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Francis Schaeffer

Posted by: claymartin | September 23, 2009 | No Comment |

Truth carries with it confrontation.  Truth demands confrontation: loving confrontation but confrontation nevertheless. If our reflex action is always accomodation regardless of the centrality of truth, there is something wrong.

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World Bible School

Posted by: claymartin | September 15, 2009 | No Comment |

Jesus said to go into all the world and TEACH (Matthew 28:19-20). Just recently I have gained more appreciation for our technological world. A couple of weeks ago John Reese, who is a world missionary and instructor/staff for World Bible School (WBS) gave an update of his work and a workshop at our congregation.

It was awesome to hear about the hundreds of thousands of souls that have become and are in the process of becoming Christians through this great work. Simply mailing the gospel in study booklet forms to nations around the world and having individuals complete it and mail it back to you. Of course this continues until they complete all the lessons and many graduates end up being immersed into Jesus (Galatians 3:27). This is not only inspiring but very heart warming.

Yet there is something more. World Bible School now has opened their missionary field to the internet. More people from throughout the world are signing up daily wanting to study. What is needed are internet student teachers. I found this work so uplifting, I decided to sign up to teach. I really didn’t know what to expect or even if anyone would want to learn. Presently I have 5 students from various parts of Africa. Two of my students have contacted me twice and have completed three lessons each. What is truly humbling is their zeal to want to learn about Jesus. People living in the hot bed of political unrest, fearful for their life because of tribal wars, are seeking Jesus.

My question to you is this……………..Are you willing to teach them? It is one of the simplest but most rewarding works you can participate in. If you are interested and I hope you are go to www.worldbibleschool.net and sign up to become a teacher. OUR WORLD TRULY NEEDS THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!

My intentions are to give updates of my students. I will also publish their letters that they have sent and will be sending, so you can hear what they are like and their deep desire to know Jesus the Savior. These letters will not simply be from my students from the internet but also from students that we have contact with through our congregational work as well. My prayer is that it will impact you to want to make a difference in various lives by giving them the gift of Jesus.

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T.B. Larimore

Posted by: claymartin | September 5, 2009 | No Comment |

“Count every leaf that has ever grown on every tree that God has ever made. Then, count every grain of sand that has ever been in every ocean bed and every river bed. Now, multiply the two figures. The result? The figure cannot ever be written or pronounced. But, when this much time will have even transpired, eternity will still be in the morning!”

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“Sexting?”

Posted by: claymartin | August 31, 2009 | No Comment |

“A 15-year-old girl is arrested on child pornography charges for using her cell phone to send nude photos of herself to classmates. A young boy is put on probation after sending an explicit photo to a girl’s cell phone. Two high school cheerleaders are suspended from the squad after nude photos of them are sent by cell phone to the school’s football team. Stories like these are increasingly common as more and more teens regularly engage in “sexting”—the practice of electronically sending nude or seminude images of themselves to others—usually on a cell phone.”

“No Biggie”

“The sexting incidents described here are not uncommon. A recent survey by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and Cosmogirl.com reveals that nearly 40% of teens admit to having sent sexually suggestive text or e-mail messages. Even more of the 1,200 teens surveyed said they know someone who has sent such images or that they have received nude photos of a classmate. Interestingly, the survey found that one in five teen girls had sent nude or seminude pictures of themselves by cell phone or had posted such photos online. A press release from the campaign, however, points out that boys are sexting too: 18% have sent or posted online nude or seminude personal photos.

So why is sexting so common? According to the survey, technology has a notable impact on many teens. Twenty two percent reported feeling “personally more forward and aggressive” because of technology (e.g., social networking Web sites and cell phones). Two thirds of the girls surveyed said they engaged in sexting for fun or to be flirtatious, and more than half said they sent racy photos as a sexy present for a boyfriend. Another 40% engaged in sexting as a joke, while 19% of teens believe that sexting is “no big deal.” [i]

A Few Thoughts

My reaction to this survey seemed a bit abnormal because I wasn’t shocked by it. I have unfortunately grown somewhat accustomed to this type of behavior and the fact that this is the life some choose to lead. I’m pretty sure you understand the sentiment. So were left with, “what should I learn from this?” Here are a few brief thoughts:

- Please do not think this will not happen with you or your child. Sin approaches everyone. Either to view it or do it – 1 Corinthians 10:12

-  Talk with your family and friends about this and subjects like this. A topic not talked about is a subject that will be explored – Proverbs 2

-  Help those that are addicted to actions like this – Galatians 6:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:24-26

-  Be aware of the avenues the devil will use to gain access to you. Though the technology we have is good, the devil can have it used for the bad – 1 Peter 5:8-9


[i] National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy & CosmoGirl.com. (2008). Sex and tech: Results from a survey of teens and young adults. www.thenationalcampaign.org

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William Barclay

Posted by: claymartin | August 26, 2009 | No Comment |

“More people have been brought into the church by the kindness of real Christian love than by all the theological arguments in the world.”

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A Timeless Message

Posted by: claymartin | August 20, 2009 | No Comment |

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, got up from supper, and laid aside His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself. Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. So He came to Simon Peter. He said to Him, “Lord, do You wash my feet?” Jesus answered and said to him, “What I do you do not realize now, but you will understand hereafter.” Peter said to Him, “Never shall You wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.” Simon Peter *said to Him, “Lord, then wash not only my feet, but also my hands and my head.” Jesus *said to him, “He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you.” For He knew the one who was betraying Him; for this reason He said, “Not all of you are clean.” So when He had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. ”If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s  feet. ”For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you,” John 13:3-15.

This example to some might seem awkward or embarrassing. It might seem out of the ordinary. It is certainly self sacrificing. To be sure this is a position that we are not accustom too. At the feet of another you find submission, selflessness and humility. At the feet of another you find Jesus. This is the place that he was accustomed to. Am I? Are You?

The Scripture says that not just in spite of but because Jesus understood who he was, that he washed the disciples’ feet. It takes an understanding of our identity to be able to humble ourselves. The world tells us that we need to make ourselves look good in front of others, that we need to exalt ourselves. Jesus was willing to do those actions that, in the minds of others, were beneath them. He knew he was not diminished by showing his love in humble service; he took up the towel and basin and stooped to serve.

We see from him our need to serve but also our need to be served by him. Jesus makes it clear that being served by Him is one of the conditions of having a relationship with Him. Yet, just like Peter it is pride that often keeps us from letting Jesus cleanse us. We want to be self sufficient. It shames us that the Son of God should have had to die for our sins. We want so badly to be considered good people in our own right, by our own effort. But by our own effort we each are woefully dirty and unfit to enter God’s heavenly kingdom. Truly unless we let Him cleanse us, we have no part with Him.

It is true that the idea of foot washing is out dated in our culture, but the message is timeless. Jesus, the humble servant implores us to:

  • Place ourselves in the position of considering others more important
  • Place ourselves in the position of considering the interests of others
  • Place ourselves in the position of performing actions that are deemed beneath others
  • Place ourselves in the position of letting Jesus work on us and serve us.
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Webster on Worship

Posted by: claymartin | August 18, 2009 | No Comment |

There is a great lesson to be learned from the dictionary. When things start going bad, we often fear they will only get worse. It seems that “worse” will take us to the “worst.” To prevent the “worse” turning into the “worst,” look at the unique set-up God has provided in the English language. Any standard dictionary will separate the words worse (and its derivatives) and worst with one special word…..worship. When circumstances seem to be slipping in the wrong direction, remember that worship is the buffer between worse and worst.  – Darren Ethier

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The Ocean at 10378 ft?

Posted by: claymartin | August 16, 2009 | No Comment |

If you have never been to Albuquerque, NM, it is time you visit one of our states most beautiful cities. It is full of scenic views and wonderful people. This was the site of our vacation this past week which was greatly needed and very inspiring. I loved that we were blessed to get away for a few days to enjoy each other and discover some of God’s great landscape.

I want to share with you one of our favorite activities in Albuquerque. The first day, we decided to go on the Sandia Peak Tram. Sandia Peak is a part of the Sandia mountains that line as an awesome back drop in Albuquerque, and has a peak that stretches 10378 ft high. That is essentially 2 miles high. The tram is the longest passenger arial tram in the world, so we were pretty excited to ride. Now those of you that know me, know all to well that I do not like heights. You will be pleased that I was not afraid at all………surprisingly! Anyway while riding I heard one of the most amazing facts. On top of this 10378 ft high or 2 mile high peak, artifacts from the ocean have been found. That’s right you heard me, fossils of ocean life were found. The date that was given was about 10,000 years ago.

I truly love this fact. On top a high peak overlooking God’s artistry, his imprint of the flood long ago is not known simply as a story but as a fact! 275,000 people (the average amount of people the tram services every year) do not hear about a theory but an undisputed fact!

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