Study - And I didn't Even See it Coming!

Quotes:
"Note that the central purpose is not doctrinal purity....but inner transformation." Page 69. Yes please.

"When we study a book of the Bible we are seeking to be controlled by the intent of the author." - Page 69. Many times in my own study and in small group studies I find that understanding context, history, and intent of the author helps us appreciate God's unique, climatic, and decisive message.

"We should learn things that control us. We observe our inner feelings and mood swings. What controls our moods? Why do we like certain people and dislike others?" Page 75.

I hold an opinion today that the brilliance, yes, incredible brilliance of this special book is that it pushes a process that leads you to ask and perhaps more importantly experience these questions about moods, people, and your inner life.

When I read this sentence on page 75 about likes, dislikes, and moods I felt (in a very positive sense) that I'd been set up by Foster. For a couple weeks I've been wondering, why am I asking all these questions (now granted I have been on some unusual meds recently but anyways....) and then, when I read them on page 75, last week I smiled because I had to humbly admit, "Oh, I'm not arbitrarily asking these questions, I'm being DIRECTED."

I am left grinning up at heaven and saying, "yep. You did it again. You set me up. You're using Foster and the Blog to accomplish your work. I was on the road with no destination (thanks Bono) and you've been waiting for me to arrive Jesus!. . . .and I didn't even see it coming!"