05.16Friday Foto #16
Here are some blurry people and blurry lights. Warm fuzzy for the main building and street in this pic…
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There has been a bit of blog talk today on “Red-Letter Christians.” Justin Taylor had a post this morning quoting DA Carson on Red-Letter Christians and Ben Bathgate has a good round up this arvo of all the discussion on Red-Letter Christians and Red-Letter Bibles.
Red-Letter Bibles are the ones with the “words of Christ” in red. Red-Letter Christians are those who devote themselves to those red letters. Red-Letter Bibles hurt my eyes, and although they sometimes help me to follow the flow of the narrative, the concept of Jesus’ words in red being more special than all the other words is a flawed view God’s revelation of himself in the whole of the Bible.
Youthworks are running their biennial ‘Theology of Youth Ministry’ conference again this year. I went to the conference in 2006 and found it very helpful. The theme this year: Connecting the Unconnected - Thinking Strategically about Missional Engagement with Youth.
I’ll see how the work load is going at college - but I’m hoping to make it along. If you are a Youth Pastor - go and be part of this conference! More info youthworks.net or download rego form (pdf). Here are the speakers and Papers they will be presenting:
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05.12Ignatious of Antioch
In Acts 5 the apostles were dragged before the big wigs and told to shut up about Jesus, or else… This wasn’t the first time either! Back in Acts 4:20 after they were warned to shut up about Jesus they said: “we can’t help but speak of what we’ve seen and heard in Christ Jesus.”
On this occasion, they end up getting released again - not before they are flogged. Check out their reaction:
05.11Good Weekend
The post title says it all! Here are 4 snapshots from the last couple of days. On Friday night I spoke at the Blue Mountains Youthsurge - the sketch of me was drawn by a kid during my interview. The talk was okay - but I’ll be making some significant changes for when I do it again in a couple of weeks.
Good sleep in on Saturday. Won soccer 8-0 (scored 1 set up 3 or 4). Took some photos in the city. Had dinner with Row and Ruth after equip. Went with Row, Robyn (Row’s mum), Rach (Row’s sister) and Nath (Rach’s husband) in the Mothers Day Classic at the Domain this morning. Relaxed arvo. Scott Petty gave a great talk this evening at Senior High. It was the 2nd in a 3 part series on Jesus: Prophet, Priest and King. Now finishing the easiest essay of my life! Peaceout.
05.10Web Watch Wrap #13
Okay. Last week was the second last “web watch wrap”. This is the final “web watch wrap”. Stay tuned for a new name and pic next Saturday (the competition is still open). I hung out with some “mountain goats” last night. Good times.
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05.09Friday Foto #15
I took this pic on our favourite rock at Killcare. I used it in a design recently for a women’s conference.
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05.08Jesus Team Colours
The Apostle Paul says to follow him as he follows Jesus. When Paul (then known as Saul) became a Christian, his priorities were radically changed. Paul wore the Jesus team colours. He loves Jesus, People and Prayer.
What’s distinctive about sporting fans? What do they do to show they support their team? Fans wear their team colours; they wear the jersey; they wear the scarf; they have the bumper sticker on their school folder; and they will make themselves look stupid! Fans will travel across the world to watch their team play one game and devote themselves to following the team.
The Apostle Paul says to follow him as he follows Jesus. When Paul (then known as Saul) became a Christian, his priorities were radically changed. Prayer matters to Jesus. Prayer matters to Paul.
Christians know that they should pray, but sometimes we just don’t know what to pray. Paul is a great example of someone who prayed. We can learn from how he prayed and we can learn much from the content of his prayers.
The Apostle Paul says to follow him as he follows Jesus. When Paul (then known as Saul) became a Christian, his priorities were radically changed. People matter to Jesus. People matter to Paul.
Paul had a deep concern for people (2 Cor 11:28). He was even willing for himself to be cut off from Christ for the sake of others (Romans 9:3-4)! 1 Thessalonians is a book where Paul’s love and passion for people is clearly evident.
The Apostle Paul says to follow him as he follows Jesus. When Paul (then known as Saul) became a Christian, his priorities were radically changed. He no longer valued his old life and credentials, but prized knowing Jesus above all else.
Paul didn’t just focus on the healings of Jesus, the birth of Jesus or the miracles of Jesus. As Paul focused on Jesus, his focus and main priority was on the work of Jesus on the cross.
