Things to Chew On…Munch munch…

Classes are going great! We are learning a lot! So far we had Culture Language Acquisition (CLA): where you learn how to talk, relate and live like a certain culture, even here in the U.S. We just finished Worldview Analysis, and that class challenged us in how we approach someone before we ever speak! (Proverbs 8:13). We were challenged to focus on the heart of the matter like Jesus did with the lady at the well (John 4:4-30). Our teacher used questions to attack the heart of the matter: true worship, no distinctions between people before God, eternal things not temporal, and so much more!!!!! We are currently in Foundational Bible Teaching (FBT) and Love and Respect. The latter is known by most, and how it focuses on the principles of Ephesians 5:33(more to come on this topic). FBT is the system on which the Missions organization focuses its strategy for evangelism. The teaching really stresses the need for a solid foundation because of the syncretism that takes place within the mind of an animist (spirit worshipper/manipulator) to add Jesus to their list of many “gods” if their slate is not per se “wiped clean”, and THEN started the missionary can being built up anew. The focus is God and His centrality in the entirety of the Bible. To focus on God not the people of the Bible; Noah found favor in God’s sight, yes, but God was the one who sought Him out, provided a way for the righteous and Judges the wicked Righteously. The people within the Bible are there to relate to and make a personal application, but the focus always is and should be, God. God is the Eternal Creator, Preserver, Judge, Faithful Friend, Persistent Pursuer of man and so much more!