December in the Young Adult World
It was good to return to Pathway on Sunday after a six month absence. As I stood in front of the class, I thought to myself, "Six months is a long time." There were many new faces and some newly returned old faces that I was so glad to meet or re-meet. I look forward to much more time in the near future, especially as we pace through the holidays and into 2010.
This is an important time of year, and we want to redeem the opportunities the Lord has given us together. On that note, don't forget the annual Neighborhood Christian Center Cookie Jar Project this Sunday night (December 13). We need many volunteers to make this project a success. You'll find all the important details on the front page of the website.
Also, the Young Adult Christmas Party at Beth Archer's house is Thursday, December 17. We will enjoy fellowship around a meal together and close the night with singing and a short Christmas devotional. I do hope you'll make plans to attend. By God's grace, this time has proved to be a tremendous refreshment to the soul, as we turn our hearts toward Christ together.
While I'm rambling on, let me take this moment to express how thankful I am for Brad and Steve. Many of you have expressed your appreciation for their teaching ministry these last six months. Without their aid, I literally would not have survived. So like you I'm very encouraged by their work among us.
For December through February, we turn our attention to Deuteronomy. The title of our series is "Homeward Bound: Selections from Deuteronomy." Some of you may be asking, "Why Deuteronomy?" It's a good question, and there's a good answer. Deuteronomy plays a pivotal role in the unfolding of the covenant promises in the whole of the Old Testament. It is not an overstatement to say that it would be almost impossible to understand the theological thrust of the OT without this book! In large measure, Deuteronomy introduces us to the major themes of the OT--retributive justice, grace and law, the presence of God, the necessity of atonement, etc--and it provides a vision for understanding how the pieces fit together. Very important indeed!
Furthermore, Deuteronomy lays all the necessary foundations for the coming of Christ. In other words, all God's promises in Christ are found in seed form in the book of Deuteronomy, and so as we read it and study it together, I believe we will find our souls warmed by the never dying, always pertinent, ever expanding promises of the gospel.
It should be a great quarter together. Come and join us!
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