What this blog is about and what I hope it does...

I hope this will be a simple fun tool for us to grow in our understanding and surrender to God through the Bible as we connect over the web. Reading the Bible is both simple and difficult. What could be easier than opening a book and reading? Yet we've all done that and wondered what sections of the Bible mean? What's with the book of Leviticus? What is Revelation really about? Is the Song of Songs about marital love or is it supposed to be more 'spiritual' than that?

So, my intent is for this blog to be a tool that helps us in our faith. A forum for better understanding. An honest place of sharing that nurtures us as we follow Jesus together.

(There are a few resources I have included under "PAGES" that may be a helpful start, especially to those newer to reading the Bible. It's located just below this and to the right. Also included is a READING OUTLINE. If you miss a day, go on to the next rather than trying to catch up.)

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3.08.2011

Hebrews 6:1-3

1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[a] and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so. (NIV)

This is an interesting intro to the rest of chapter 6. It is again the author coming to an important conclusion and from that he instructs his readers.

Here, the emphasis is on not camping out on the basic teachings about Christ. Interestingly, all the things mentioned in verses 1b-3 are common with Judaism, so some scholars suggest that the author is saying that Jewish beliefs are foundational leading one to Christ, but we must move along and grow in the advanced teachings.

The author closes with a wonderful perspective: "God permitting, we will..." emphasizing personal urgency and importance, and more importantly God's sovereignty.

Thoughts...

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