“The threefold misery of humanity resulting from sin (that is, ignorance, guilt, and the oppression and bondage of sin) required this threefold office. Ignorance is healed through the prophetic office, guilt through the priestly, and the oppression and bondage of sin through the kingly. The prophetic light scatters the darkness of error; the merit of the priest removes guilt and obtains reconciliation for us; the power of the king takes away the bondage of sin and death. The prophet shows God to us; the priest leads us to God; and the king joins us together with God, and glorifies us with him. The prophet illuminates the mind by the spirit of enlightenment; the priest soothes the heart and conscience by the spirit of consolation; the king subdues rebellious inclinations by the spirit of sanctification” Francis Turretin
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The 3 Fold Office of Jesus Christ
When Christ came he came as the ultimate, Prophet, Priest and King. What does that meant though? Soak this in, it is too much to think about in just one sitting!
Today, Live For Today
'Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matt. 6:34)I am a bit of a worrier. I have been this way since I was little. Recently I have found myself overwhelmed, worried about how much I need to get done on my vacation. I have found that I am not getting all I have wanted to get done done. It has been rather frustrating but also very convicting about how much I want to control everything around me. It has also showed me that I need to stop looking at all the days I have off and instead look at today. Focus on today cause that is all I have. I am working on that, and I am far from where I want to be with it, but for today His grace is sufficient.
Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church has a great post today about this very subject, about thinking upon today with a hope of 40-50 years. Here is a good quote:
I think it’s easy to get overwhelmed wanting to know scripture more, or walk in victory over this or that. It’s much easier to decide that today, knowing that God has given me all the grace and mercy I need to be all that He has made me to be, I am going to follow Him. Today I’m going to read and meditate on His word. Today I’m not, by his grace, going to give into temptation. Today I will be obedient to His leadings. Day after day following the long path of obedience in the same direction until, and if, we get to 70, drinking coffee early in the morning with lifelong friends…until then, day by day…until we are sitting at an even better table.Click here for the rest from his blog Dwell Deep
Monday, December 22, 2008
Mark Driscoll Reflects on a Snowy Day at Mars Hill Church
As you have probably seen, Seattle is experiencing a pounding of snow they are not used to. For Mars Hill church this meant the smallest attendance in services for the year. Read some of the reflections of Pastor Mark as he thinks about lessons times like these bring:
1. We learn who sees Mars Hill as a calling and who sees it as a job.
2. We learn about our own heart.
3. We learn about the deep love some people have for our church.
On the worst days, we learn the best lessons. So, they are often the best days.
Click Here for the whole thing
Linus Drops Down Some Christmas Wisdom
Last week The Well college ministry had it's final meeting for 2008. We had a night of Christ honoring Christmas Music and also a new tradition we are starting of showing this Charlie Brown Christmas video. If you could not make it out you can at least check this video out as a way to remember why we do what we do for Christmas!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Snow in the 505
Last week we experienced a nice snowstorm for Albuquerque, which usually means a thick chunk of whiteness to wake up to but by noon it is all melted. Here are a few pics of the kids enjoying the white stuff.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
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