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Come Together and Other Random Stuff

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Random thoughts of the day.

  • Donald called me today with great news. The band has decided to get together for the first time.
  • Awesome, exciting stuff. I got to hang out with Pablo and his roommate last night at Dr. Unk’s Oasis. Great stuff from Dystonic.
  • We’ve decided to devote ourselves to a single international country for missions, just as we devote ourselves to a single city here in the States. The selected country? Nigeria. It is one of the most influential countries in West Africa, with the capital being a huge city that could impact the future of the continent. We’re looking at supporting a Nigerian pastor through this program.
  • I really think SpiceRack is going to be great.
  • Thank God the Eagles are off today.
  • My brother heads back to the Navy tomorrow. Last night with him tonight. Having the family over for dinner.

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Women of Genesis: Rebekah

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Today we discussed Rebekah and the lessons of her life that we can glean and learn from. Here’s some notes, and at the end, resources leading you into being a woman both like Rebekah, and not like her. Take what is good from her life, redeem what is bad. She makes mistakes, like all of us: the key is to learn from them and not make the same ones she did.

Notes

  • Dating is a very important process for Christians: it helps you find the person with whom you are to show the world Christ.
  • Dating is a very intense process: requiring the man treating the woman right (duh), proving he can provide for her, and lavishing her family with gifts :) .
  • Rebekah has a priest that can intercede for her to the Father: Isaac. We have a priest that intercedes for us: Christ.
  • Rebekah does not treat her children equally, but shows favoritism. This bites her later on.
  • Rebekah does not love her neighbor, but despises them, leading her deeper into sin.
  • When we deceive the priest, it is not a good thing at all: it only results from a love of self, not a selfless love.
  • Rebekah’s treatment of her priest, Isaac, is the same treatment we give to our priest, Jesus. Not cool.

Resources

Women’s Resources: Women of Genesis: Eve

Commentary on Genesis: Calvin’s Commentary on Genesis

The Bible on Women Today: Is the Biblical View on Women Applicable In Today’s Culture?

Getting Serious: Being in a Committed Relationship

Books on Dating (*Recommended)

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Catalyst: Day 0

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Donald and I arrived around 6 last night, and tried to register: to no avail. We have to do it this morning. Blagh. So we went and checked into our hotel, just up the road, and then went to go eat. As it turns out, we are staying in the Korean neighborhood of Atlanta. Who knew? We headed back to the hotel, called in our wake up call (at frickin’ 5:30am – it’s still dark when I’m writing this), had a conversation about pneumatology, and went to bed. Day one coming soon!

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