Basically, the Bible is Not About Me

Great video from Tim Keller on how to view the Bible.

This truth hit me hard when I taught Exodus a couple of years ago, for I had been wrong in how I viewed that book: the overall message is not how God rescues us from our "Egypts", but how God takes action to place his presence with (in) us. "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." (John 1:14a) Jesus is the true Exodus.

(HT: Collen Hansen)

BSF Headquarters

As a Teaching Leader (TL) for Bible Study Fellowship, there are some points deep into the study year when I feel there is not much left to sacrifice (this is not a bad place to be), but a God great in mercy and love and faithfulness extends his character to me and I am blessed. I am blessed far beyond the small amount I give.

At least every three years, as a TL, I make a trip to BSF Headquarters in San Antonio, TX; this is one of God's blessings. A seminary professor is brought in for five days to teach us on the study we will be teaching come Fall. This year's study is Isaiah and the professor was Dr. Carl Laney. As usual, BSF only brings in the best. I had the opportunity to share a cottage with Dr. Laney and his wife this trip and I let him know that I was like the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 trying to understand Isaiah (impotent and confused), but instead of sending Philip, God sent Carl. I am excited to teach Isaiah and looking forward to witnessing some of the presumptions of God that will be ripped away by the men who will study this book.

Gary, a fellow TL in my cottage, forwarded some photos from the trip: