I asked Jennifer to move a stack of books without touching them (she was not able to do this).
I asked Isaac to take out a paper clip from a container of water without getting his hands wet (he was not able to do this).
Both felt a little frustrated. We compared their experience to Joshua's experience. He might have felt that his tasks may have been impossible. However, he had the Lord's power and nothing is impossible for the Lord.
If you have faith in the Lord he is going to provide and he will make the impossible possible.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Deuteronomy- The Exortation
Today we started reading Deuteronomy.
It's the last book Moses writes before he is translated (he does not die).
Deuteronomy is a greek word.
Deuter- means second
Onomy-means law
Deuteronomy- second law
Moses helped the Israelites get out of Egypt, and wonder through the wilderness for 40 years. He went through a lot with them so he naturally felt inclined to try to remind and admonish them. He knew that it would be necessary for the Israelites to remember of God's hand in their lives.
Why is it necessary for us to remember God's hands in our life?
It's the last book Moses writes before he is translated (he does not die).
Deuteronomy is a greek word.
Deuter- means second
Onomy-means law
Deuteronomy- second law
Moses helped the Israelites get out of Egypt, and wonder through the wilderness for 40 years. He went through a lot with them so he naturally felt inclined to try to remind and admonish them. He knew that it would be necessary for the Israelites to remember of God's hand in their lives.
Why is it necessary for us to remember God's hands in our life?
Joshua 1- Be strong and of good courage
Welcome back!!
It was great seeing all of you today!!
Today we starting reading the book of Joshua.
The book of Joshua was named after the person who lead the Israelites into the promised land, Canaan.
Joshua means Jesus. There is a similitude between Joshua and Jesus Christ. Joshua lead the Israelites into the promised land as Jesus Christ leads us into the promised land.
The book of Joshua is filled with war. The Lord helped the Israelites conquer different cities.
Today we discussed how difficult it might have been for Joshua to lead the Israelites. He might have felt like he had big shoes to fill (Moses predecessor). How did the Lord counsel him?
The answer is in Joshua chapter 1.
It was great seeing all of you today!!
Today we starting reading the book of Joshua.
The book of Joshua was named after the person who lead the Israelites into the promised land, Canaan.
Joshua means Jesus. There is a similitude between Joshua and Jesus Christ. Joshua lead the Israelites into the promised land as Jesus Christ leads us into the promised land.
The book of Joshua is filled with war. The Lord helped the Israelites conquer different cities.
Today we discussed how difficult it might have been for Joshua to lead the Israelites. He might have felt like he had big shoes to fill (Moses predecessor). How did the Lord counsel him?
The answer is in Joshua chapter 1.
Sunday, 18 December 2011
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Clean and Unclean
Today we learned about the different animals the Israelites were allowed to eat and the animals they were not allowed to eat.
Why were not allowed to eat these animals?
The Lord knew that at times the Israelites would forget to pray, follow the commandments, etc but they would not forget to eat. These dietary restrictions would allow the Israelites to remember him.
What dietary restrictions do we have?
The Word of Wisdom.
The Lord knows what is good for our bodies. He wants us to be healthy and to make good decisions. We can make good decisions if our judgement is not impaired.
Having our bodies clean means that we can have the holy ghost with us. How fortunate we are to have this guide.
Why were not allowed to eat these animals?
The Lord knew that at times the Israelites would forget to pray, follow the commandments, etc but they would not forget to eat. These dietary restrictions would allow the Israelites to remember him.
What dietary restrictions do we have?
The Word of Wisdom.
The Lord knows what is good for our bodies. He wants us to be healthy and to make good decisions. We can make good decisions if our judgement is not impaired.
Having our bodies clean means that we can have the holy ghost with us. How fortunate we are to have this guide.
The Story of Balaam
Today we read the story of Balaam.
I asked you to write down a weakness.
How you have or how you can overcome this weakness?
What can you gain from overcoming this weakness?
Balaam's weakness led him to disobey God. He was more interested in the riches Balak could offer him.
Balak wanted Balaam to place a curse on the Israelites so they could not take over their land.
After an interaction with an angel and his donkey Balaam decides he will only speak that of which God wants him to speak.
Later in the scriptures he advices Balak that the only way to weaken Israel is to get them to break God's commandments.
What are your impressions of Balaam?
I asked you to write down a weakness.
How you have or how you can overcome this weakness?
What can you gain from overcoming this weakness?
Balaam's weakness led him to disobey God. He was more interested in the riches Balak could offer him.
Balak wanted Balaam to place a curse on the Israelites so they could not take over their land.
After an interaction with an angel and his donkey Balaam decides he will only speak that of which God wants him to speak.
Later in the scriptures he advices Balak that the only way to weaken Israel is to get them to break God's commandments.
What are your impressions of Balaam?
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Numbers 2
Today we started reading the book of numbers.
Why was this book named Numbers?
"The book of Numbers is the scriptural history of the Israelites
while they traveled in the desert between Mount Sinai and
the eastern edge of their promised land. It covers over thirty-
eight of their forty years in the wilderness and explains why
the Lord kept them in this wilderness for so long. From it we
learn how God works with His children and how we can
receive His promised blessings" (from the student manual).
Today everyone was assigned a tribe and and asked to find where they belonged in the encampment of Israel.
What was at the center of the encampment?
Why do you think the Lord had them positioned this way?
Why was this book named Numbers?
"The book of Numbers is the scriptural history of the Israelites
while they traveled in the desert between Mount Sinai and
the eastern edge of their promised land. It covers over thirty-
eight of their forty years in the wilderness and explains why
the Lord kept them in this wilderness for so long. From it we
learn how God works with His children and how we can
receive His promised blessings" (from the student manual).
Today everyone was assigned a tribe and and asked to find where they belonged in the encampment of Israel.
What was at the center of the encampment?
Why do you think the Lord had them positioned this way?
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