Snippet #1: Paul, Is that you?!
Have been moved by 2 Corinthians this week. Larry Crabb's exposition on how to encourage people in a godly manner drove me to check out Paul's letters with new eyes. I never really thought of Paul the Apostle as a real flesh and blood man. He always seemed like Superman. But now when I look at Corinthians and see how human he let himself be, I am even more amazed by this man of God. I never realised how emotionally available and intellectually honest he was with those he ministered to.
As the hiphoppers would say - Respect, Paul. Respect.
Snippet #2: Revelations Is Cool
At bible study, we realised that the great Exodus of the Jews from Egypt was a shadow of the great Exodus we can expect to go through on Judgement Day. We too will be freed from the chains of slavery - not to Pharoahs but our fallen state. We too will march into a Promised Land, far more perfect than Canaan.
It kind of puts everything that is said in Exodus in a more poignant light.
This particular verse caught my eye:
Exodus 14:13 "Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Be still. Quiet that fearful heart as you face the desert before you.
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