How’s Jail Time Treating Us?

We really tried to use our last session before break to emphasize the Gospel, since the turn over in jail is so high, we would not know when would be the next time we would see the inmates. Seth focused on Romans chapter 8, and just finished talking about the “Law” in Exodus 20 and a lot of guys were confused on “how” the Law applied to them today. This is a very good question and is not an easy one to answer in a sentence or two. After giving the context of Exodus 20 and Romans, then particularly the placement of chapter 8, Seth focused on mans inability to keep the Law, and that only Jesus can keep the Law. Through Christ’s work in us, the law is “fulfilled” in us (v.4), and the more we are made into the image of Christ (v.29), the more the Law is fulfilled in us. Christ’s work, His way, His power, His timing, it’s all about Him and His gift! We are always humbled on this truth, it is never about man and what he can do for God… it is always reflecting on what God has done, is doing, and will do for man! I (Nicole) was not able to go into the jail the last time before Christmas break due to fights and cleaning going on in the ladies cells. It is kind of funny, that I was not allowed to go into jail. 🙂