In Christ Alone: October 2009

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Some Thoughts From Hebrews

Hi all,

I've been doing a study in Hebrews and thought I would just share some insights that I have gained from it.

Hebrews 1:

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,

2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”?

6 And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God's angels worship him.”

7 Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.”

8 But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.

9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”

10 And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands;

11 they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment,

12 like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. [1] But you are v the same, and your years will have no end.”

13 And to which of the angels has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?

14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

So, in verses 1-4 he is telling us that God talks to us through the prophets in earlier years, but now he "Speaks to us through his Son" (Which is through: The Bible, Prayer, Pastors, Parents... etc.)

Another way we can be taught or comunicated to is through example and actions, he tells us in verse 3 that "He" (Christ) "is the radiance of the glory of God." In other words Christs' actions are reflections of the glory of God. Not only is he the "radiance" of God's glory, he is an "exact imprint of HIS nature."

We as Christians are supposed to strive to be like Christ. Therefore, we are striving to be a radiant light or exact imprint. Obviously we can never achieve perfection this side of glory, but what we can do is strive to make Christ known, loved, and treasured by those around us.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

My Archery Tournament

Hey all!

This past Saturday my local Archery team and I went to the biggest tournament that we have ever been to. It was up in Lady Lake, not to far away from Ocala. The team and I were nervous, but excited! Here are some pictures:

Front Row (L-R): Mr. Jim, Theodore, ME, Jordan, Kaitlyn, Megan