I Was browsing the interent today, and I was actually looking for fathers day poems to put in my family website, and I came across this , which reminded me about our discussion on Forgiveness at bible study the other day.
Forgiveness ... A Very Good Understanding of Forgiveness
One of my teachers had each of
us bring a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes.
For every person we'd refuse to forgive in our life, we were told to
choose a potato,
write on it the name and date, and put it in the plastic bag.
Some of our bags, as you can imagine, were quite heavy.
We were then told to carry this
bag with us everywhere for one week,
putting it beside our bed at night, on the car seat when driving,
next to our desk at work.
The hassle of lugging this
around with us
made it clear what a weight we were carrying spiritually,
and how we had to pay attention to it all the time to not forget,
and keep leaving it in embarrassing places.
Naturally, the condition of the
potatoes deteriorated to a nasty slime.
This was a great metaphor for the price we pay
for keeping our pain and heavy negativity!
Too often we think of
forgiveness as a gift to the other person,
and while that's true ...
it clearly is also a gift for ourselves!
So the next time you decide you
can't forgive someone, ask yourself ...
Isn't MY bag heavy enough?
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hi, I hope you all are having a great week.
below is some info New life U info from cathy
2. Foundations (aka New Believers)
Outline for session
-Matthew (in class will read and discuss)
-Exodus (at home 5 chapters every session will discuss in class)
1st assignment: Exodus Chapters 1-5
Themes for session
-Lethargy is Lethal
-Worshiping God in Spirit
-Living by Faith
question asked:
Definition of apologetics- apologetics comes from the Greek apologia,
which means "defense" or "answer." Apologetics is the task of defending
a particular idea or belief system and answering its critics. (defending your faith)
Also if you want to read ahead on more about Faith read Hebrews chapter 11
-Discernment
-Calvinism vs Armianism
-Creation Science vs Evolution
Highlighted scripture
"Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is
faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are
able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that
you may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:12
Scheduling
(also on calendar)
January 27, 2008 First Meeting
February 3, 2008 no class or night service
Every Sunday from February 10, 2008- April 27, 2008 we meet at The World Prayer Center
rm# 131 2:30-4:30
group websites
address is: http://newbelieversfellowship.groups.vox.com/
NLC group website address is :
http://www.newlifegroups.com/groups_page.jsp?groupid=11371
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Hi Lazlo & Catherine welcome to our Beginners Bible Study and Fellowship group and blog site. we are so excited to have you join us and become a part of our family. By joining this website is another way to communicate with each other. This website is for you or anybody to post updates to what will be going on, such as events, to birthdays to just saying what's on on your mind. we will have a separate private forum for prayer request, and I will be posting weekly updates and notes from each weeks class.
The website is called Vox, I am inviting you to join the website, and all you have to do is sign up, and i will be on your list automatically on the side under, neighborhood. From there you can add everyone else in the group. This will be your own personal profile, in which you can post anything for selective people to read, and customize it.. I will then invite you to our Group Forum in which it is public, for everybody in the group to read and you can also post anthing you want.
I know....it sounds like its a lot of steps , but you can always email any of us for help.
my email address is
mestisa77@msn.com
or you can email or call Jay T or Cathy.
I look forward to getting to know you, and again welcome to our group . We are so happy for you to join us in great fellowship, and learning with you the Word of God. Have a great week!!
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There were a couple questions about water Baptism at NLC
I know Jay T will talk more about this in class, but below is an example of me and Jay B's Baptism video.
Next Baptism will be March 30 2008
Hello welcome to our Beginners Bible Study and Fellowship blog site. My name is Andrea, married to Jhomil and together we have a 7 year old son Justin and we are expecting another blessing on the way. My family would like to welcome you to the group. we have been members since July 2007. While on my Christian journey, I am learning to be a student of Gods word through prayer ,bible study and fellowship. My personal experience with our small group is I understand the bible better. I am able to have my questions answered ,I have made lasting friendships, prayer has become more meaningful to me, I handle stress and pressure better and I am able to to share Christ with unbelieving friends, and relatives. our Group leaders ,Jay and Kathy Tomlinson are great leaders. This Group has strengthened my walk with Christ, and not only that, we have lots of fun through family outings, celebrations to great food and conversations. we are so excited to have you join us and become a part of our family. with this website is another way to communicate with each other. this website is for you or anybody to post updates to what will be going on, such as events, to birthdays to just saying what's on on your mind. we will have a separate private forum for prayer request, and I will be posting weekly updates and notes from each weeks class.
If you have any questions on how to get started with your site and be linked to everybody else in the group,
please email me at mestisa77@msn.com, or my husband Jay B at t3grcr23@gmail.com. we cannot wait to meet and share our lives together with you.
Hi, everybody I hope everyone had a great two weeks. just a reminder that class wil be in session Nov. 6 Tuesday. Can't wait to see you all
Turkey boxes
As a group we are preparing Turkey boxes
we are taking contributions, to assemble the boxes
Its a great way to help out people and especially glorify God
.please give a number to how many Boxes you would like to give to anyone you know, or anyone that comes to mind
Items
Boxes med size
Turkeys I heard safeway has a great deal-
Potatos-
green beens- or vegetable
stuffing mix either bag or box
cans of Yams
cans of cranberry sauce
rolls
dessert (ex- cake mix)
maybe cans of Gravy or package mix
If you have anymore suggestions please input to Jay or Kathy T or put out a post.
I will also look at the commissary on base for any deals
Tuesday we will discuss......how many baskets, and what we want to contribute.
can't wait to see you all. Have a great Monday
Homework- bring in your testimony
read Genesis 41-50- if haven't done so already......(Jay will be going through it)
also Jat T will be going through Ephesians
Hi, everybody, I hope everyone is having a great week. Just a reminder that i just found out that their will be no class on Oct 30, 2007.
have a great day
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort where with we ourselves are comforted of God.
Luke chapter 7
Jesus Heals a Centurions servent
-Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum
-a certain centurions servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die
centurion- A Roman Officer
-And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
-Jesus was prepared to go with him to heal the servant when the Centurion told him that he need not come in person. "I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one to 'Go' and he goes, and to that one, 'come' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this," and he does it."
-This man knew that Jesus' presence was not required in order for his authority to be exercised. He understood that Jesus could heal his servant from right where he stood. And in fact he did so. The Centurion said to him, "I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and my servant will be healed." -- This faith was commended by Jesus. "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.
(meaning) the centurion's example of faith came from outside of the nation of Israel.
Jesus Raises the son of the Widow of Nain
-In the town called Nain, Jesus and those traveling with him arrived at the gate about the time a dead person was being carried out. The deceased was the only son of a widow, and Jesus looked mercifully upon her.
-When Jesus touched the coffin and spoke to the dead man, he was raised and he presented him to his mother
John The Baptist
-John the Baptist heard about the miracles which Jesus performed. he asked his friends to go and find out if this was the one for whom they had waited. "Are you, the one who was to come, or shall we expect someone else?"
-Though Jesus commended the greatness of John to the crowd, he also confronted John about his doubt.
-Jesus tells Johns disciples, to go and tell John of all things they have seen and heard.
-Jesus' popular appeal was widespread, but that the Pharisees rejected his teachings "because they had not been baptized by John."
The baptism by John prepared and enabled people to receive Jesus when he appeared
The Sinful Woman
The woman mentioned here was a notorious "sinner" in her home town. She came to Jesus bringing a somewhat erotic gift of perfumed oil with which she anointed his feet after having cleaned them with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
-He used a story to teach them
"Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?"
-it is the one who had owed more. And so it is with the one who is forgiven more. The woman's expression was one of deep love, because she had been forgiven much. Jesus confirmed that the love of the woman which was visible with her actions toward Jesus, had come from being forgiven.
*next week we will read Luke chapter 8*
Ephesians-The whole Armor of God
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Genesis 41-50
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This weeks Homework
Exodus Chapters 1-10
If you have any Questions please email Jay T or Cathy.
If you would like to add anything to this post that I may have forgotten please post a comment below.
I also want to welcome steve and Al to the group, if you have any questions about the group site, don't hestitate to ask.
Hope you all Have a great week!
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