Our Daily Bread
I heard a song on the radio recently that caught my attention. It is called Words by Hawk Nelson. Here are the lyrics. Here is the chorus:
Words can build you up
Words can break you down
Start a fire in your heart or
Put it out
The devotional talks about the abundance of words in a speech and the concise language in some very important speeches and sermons. The writer gave the examples of The Gettysburg Address and The Lord's Prayer. Two very short and very memorable sets of words!
The next time you say or read the Lord's Prayer, pause and focus on each phrase. What is it really saying? I continue to find new meaning for my life each time I study it!
Lord, we thank you and praise you for words. Please help us use ours for you!
Teaching Tuesday
The second chapter for this week was a general chapter about Paul. It talked about his life and his writings. the interesting parts were as follows:
*What books did Paul actually write and which ones were written by his followers/partners in ministry?
*Does the possibility of multiple writers explain some apparent inconsistencies in the writings attributed to him? For example, in one book he seems very forward thinking about the role of women in life and the next book he seems like a chauvinist pig!
*All of his writings were letters, but we don't really have the other communications back and forth so we get a very one-sided view of the conversation.
*Some theologians attribute him with spreading the Gospel beyond the nation of Israel and may be the most important figure in Christianity, except for our Lord. Peter was the foundation of the church. Paul was the feet that took it to the rest of the world.
Very interesting stuff. I am looking forward to reading his books in a new light and gaining new understanding!
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13
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