Friday, January 30, 2009

Oink 4

Christ's Object Lessons Finished!

The Reward of Grace was so powerful and very instructive for me:

There are many who have given themselves to Christ, yet who see no opportunity of doing a large work or making great sacrifices in His service. These may find comfort in the thought that it is not necessarily the martyr's self-surrender which is most acceptable to God; it may not be the missionary who has daily faced danger and death that stands highest in heaven's records. The Christian who is such in his private life, in the daily surrender of self, in sincerity of purpose and purity of thought, in meekness under provocation, in faith and piety, in fidelity in that which is least, the one who in the home life represents the character of Christ--such a one may in the sight of God be more precious than even the world-renowned missionary or martyr.
Christ Object Lessons pg 403

Monday, January 19, 2009

Oink 3

The Sanctified Life finished!

The whole section on John the beloved is powerful!

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Oink 2


Thoughts from the Mount of Blessings finished!

New Rule: Tell something you learned about the book.


From Steps to Christ:
Christ's Glory is to heal and bind up our wounds:
Some seem to feel that they must be on probation, and must prove to the Lord that they are reformed, before they can claim His blessing. But they may claim the blessing of God even now. They must have His grace, the Spirit of Christ, to help their infirmities, or they cannot resist evil. Jesus loves to have us come to Him just as we are, sinful, helpless, dependent. We may come with all our weakness, our folly, our sinfulness, and fall at His feet in penitence. It is His glory to encircle us in the arms of His love and to bind up our wounds, to cleanse us from all impurity.
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From Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing:
Just as the devil has principalities and powers in different areas Eph 6:12, Dan 10, so does God. The only difference is that instead of angels God uses man to be his representatives!

In all ages the "Spirit of Christ which was in them" (1 Peter 1:11) has made God's true children the light of the people of their generation. Joseph was a light bearer in Egypt. In his purity and benevolence and filial love he represented Christ in the midst of a nation of idolaters. While the Israelites were on their way from Egypt to the Promised Land, the true-hearted among them were a light to the surrounding nations. Through them God was revealed to the world. From Daniel and his companions in Babylon, and from Mordecai in Persia, bright beams of light shone out amid the darkness of the kingly courts. In like manner the disciples of Christ are set as light bearers on the way to heaven; through them the Father's mercy and goodness are made manifest to a world enshrouded in the darkness of misapprehension of God. By seeing their good works, others are led to glorify the Father who is above; for it is made manifest that there is a God on the throne of the universe whose character is worthy of praise and imitation. The divine love glowing in the heart, the Christlike harmony manifested in the life, are as a glimpse of heaven granted to men of the world, that they may appreciate its excellence.

Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing pg 42

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Oink 1


Steps to Christ finished

Saturday, January 10, 2009

The Race

The Race:
Read all of Ellen G. White's major writings, which include Steps to Christ, Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, Christ's Object Lessons, The Sanctified Life, The Great Controversy, Patriarchs and Prophets, Education, Prophets and Kings, Acts of the Apostles, Christ our Savior, The Ministry of Healing, Redemption, Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3, Vol. 4, Vol. 5, Vol. 6, Vol. 7, Vol. 8 and Vol. 9, Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3 and Vol. 4., Early Writings, Testimonies to Ministers, A Word to the Little Flock, Fundamentals of Christian Education, Life Sketches, Christian Service, Counsels on Health, Healthful Living, Gospel Workers, Sketches from the Life of Paul, and Selected Messages, Vol. 1, and Vol. 2.


The Contestants:
Jeff
Thomson

The Spoils/Prize/Goal/Crown:
For Jeff: Vitamix
For Thomson: Pig*


Commencement:
When Jeff comments "Go"
Finale:
When we finish.






*Juicer