PICTURE PERFECT

This week we studied Hebrews! Hebrews is a solid book full of so much truth. But that can make it a lot to handle at once so it took me a while to weed through all I had learn to land on some simple truths.

2 things I walked away with:

1.     Jesus is superior of all

                Hebrews 8:6 “But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises.

2.     Jesus is the eternal High Priest and His sacrifice paid it all

                  Hebrews 7: 24-25 “but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent                   priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”

                  Hebrews 9:28 “So Christ, was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many;                   and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.”

                  Hebrews 10:18 “And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no                   longer necessary.”                 

There is so much peace in knowing our sacrifice has been paid and then we can rest in that. Knowing Jesus is superior to the old law and we have freedom in him. I am thankful for these truths this week because it has allowed me to rest in the truth of who Jesus is and what he has done for me.

Life is going full force currently, but I realized recently that I hadn’t posted many pictures so here is overload of my time at the institute. Also, if you missed my last post you should go over and check it out (here). It’s all about what I will be doing after the institute.

My roommate, Weasel

Suit mates <3 

My Favorite Host Family Sister

I N S T I T U T E

My favorite small group 

Nertz ALL the time

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I know... I know... I am the absolute worst when it comes to actually posting once a week. A month has gone by and I haven't written a thing. No excuses here, but since it has been so long let me be the first to say... 

Welcome Back, let's catch up!

So, we have been back at the Institute (if you don't know what that is or have forgotten click here) for almost a week now and I am reminded of how very thankful I am to be here! God continually reminds me of His COMPLETE faithfulness even when I am doubting or full of fear. The more I seek God the more He opens my eyes to the things I have missed in the past. He is a good God who picks me up when I have fallen and can't get up. He comforts me in my fear, and always provides for me in ways I don't even think I need. He loves me better than I will ever understand. Thankful. 

This week during class we jumped right in with Dr. Glenn Kreider from DTS. He spent three days with us discussing the Trinity. Trinity - 1 God, 3 Persons (Father, Son, & Spirit). It was a hard week because it is such an important topic, but also something we can't wrap our minds around. How can the Father, Son & Spirit all be equal, in unity with one another, and diverse at the same time? What I have learned this week is that scripture shows the plurality of God and explains His roles, but I also learned and hold tight to the fact that we have One God who loves us completely, is for us, and bigger than we will ever be able to comprehend until the day we are in His is presence and His glory has been fully revealed. Until then, I hold on to the hope that is in Christ whom the Father sent to redeem us and the seal of our inheritance through the Holy Spirit. That is the importance of the Trinity!

Deuteronomy 4:39-40 – "Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He id God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. So you shall keep His statutes and His commandments which I am giving you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may live long on the land which the LORD your God is giving you for all time."
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 – "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all you soul and with all your might."
Ephesians 4:6 – “One God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.”
John 1:14 – “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Ephesians 1:13-14 - "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation - having also believe, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory.

There are many things to look forward to this semester and I have already seen glimpses of what is to come. Please continue to be praying for the Institute class of 2015. For complete vulnerability with the Lord and each other, for us to seek God and make the most of the short time we have left here, to ask hard questions and take the time to discover the answer, for unity, and for our futures as we all begin looking into what may be next. 

The next thing I need to do is go buy a dang coat. I have fought it for a while because I didn't see the point of buy an expensive coat just to end up back in Texas where a long sleeve tshirt is acceptable in winter, but turns out I will be staying in Missouri for at least two more years! I have been offered a place with Teach For America teaching Middle School Science in Kansas City, MO and I couldn't be MORE thrilled than I am. God is so good and I am so excited for this journey. If you remember please be praying for me as I embark on this new journey. Pray that I remain focused on being all here and investing in these last few months at the institute, but also be praying for a smooth transition, my future classes, my future students, and my first year of teaching! 

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