We want to welcome Roger Dutton, who will be joining us in our online journey for the next eight weeks.
Here are the general requirements for each week.
You have three assignments each week
(1) Make at least two initial posts in your posting area. The first one will be the name of the course, and the names (or numbers of the DVD's) of the chapters or lectures you will be covering during the week. The second one will be a comment on one of those chapters. You will receive one point for getting the first post in on Tuesday or Wednesday. You will also get a point for getting at least one more initial post in.
(2) Go to your fellow student's posting areas, and ask them a question or questions about their intial posts. You will recieve one point for completing this assignment before 6:00 a.m. on Friday morning.
(3) Answer the questions asked.
(4) On Fridays, I will also give directions for making remaining posts during the week. Be sure and read those, and take them into account when making at least one of your remaining posts.
(4) In all, we want to make at least nine posts during the week. You will receive points for that as follows:
9 or more posts - 12 points
6-8 posts - 10 points
3-5 posts - 6 points
1-2 posts - 3 points
You will have the extra points you had accumulated by getting things in on time. Those are bonus points that will be used only to move your grade closer to 100 if you need them. They will be awarded each week if needed to move your grade up to 12 for the week. If you do not need them for that week, they will be carried over to the next week(s). Remember the posts that count for points will be at least three sentences long.
The first week of any course is an introduction week.
Make one post telling us about yourself.
Ask each other questions.
Almost any post will count as a quality post this week if it is three sentences long. We always want to have fun, but this is a great week to do it. This is also a good week for Roger to ask questions.
If you choose to cover a chapter or chapters (or DVD's) this week, divide the number of chapters in the book by eight. That will tell you how many chapters you need to try to cover this week. That's what the first item in the requirements refers to. Then pick out important parts of the chapter or lecture and comment on them. This will be letting the rest of us know what you are studying, and it will give us the opportunity to get in a discussion on a certain topic if we wish.
Tyler and Sean, help Roger "learn the ropes" as we go along.
Roger, you want to pick out an important part of your chapter to talk about, but don't agonize about what to pick. If nothing jumps out at you, you just pick something from the chapter and talk about it.
We hope you enjoy the experience.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Course 6 Week 1 Tyler's Topics
Tyler,
Place your intial comments in the comments section below, and answer any questions we may ask in that section.
Place your intial comments in the comments section below, and answer any questions we may ask in that section.
Course 6 Week 1 Sean's Topics
Sean, place your initial posts for week 1 in the comments section below and answer any questions you are asked in these comments.
Course Six Week 1 Roger's Topics
Bro. Roger,
You can click on the word, "comments" below to start commenting on your book or for the first week for any social comments you might want to make.
Place your intial comments in the comments section below, and answer any questions we may ask in that section.
You can click on the word, "comments" below to start commenting on your book or for the first week for any social comments you might want to make.
Place your intial comments in the comments section below, and answer any questions we may ask in that section.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Getting Books
Tyler and Sean,
What is the best way to get new books to you?
Is it convenient for you to go by handfuls on purpose?
Is it easier to come by Thompsonville?
Do you need me to come by your houses or work?
If we can get new material, maybe we could start next Tuesday.
Let me know something in the comments section.
I think we will have a third participant this time, so that should be fun!
What is the best way to get new books to you?
Is it convenient for you to go by handfuls on purpose?
Is it easier to come by Thompsonville?
Do you need me to come by your houses or work?
If we can get new material, maybe we could start next Tuesday.
Let me know something in the comments section.
I think we will have a third participant this time, so that should be fun!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday and Still No New Course!
Hi, Everyone,
The ice storm that hit the midwest, followed by several inches of snow, has knocked out my Internet Service Provider. I am "borrowing" service (legally, of course) in another location right now.
We will update when the service gets back up.
The ice storm that hit the midwest, followed by several inches of snow, has knocked out my Internet Service Provider. I am "borrowing" service (legally, of course) in another location right now.
We will update when the service gets back up.
Monday, January 26, 2009
End of Course Five Week Eight!
This marks the end of course five.
You both displayed a job well done. I appreciate your comments, and the evidence that you have worked with the material in your books and/or DVD's.
The course will end at midnight tonight.
We will take off tomorrow and see each other tomorrow night, weather permitting (which looks, at the moment like it might not) and then we can exchange books, etc. Then we will start Course Six on Wednesday.
You both displayed a job well done. I appreciate your comments, and the evidence that you have worked with the material in your books and/or DVD's.
The course will end at midnight tonight.
We will take off tomorrow and see each other tomorrow night, weather permitting (which looks, at the moment like it might not) and then we can exchange books, etc. Then we will start Course Six on Wednesday.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Week 8 Response Postings
Continue to respond to each other.
In your responses to each other, or just in response to this posts, tell about a time when God allowed you to see Him change what seemed to be unchangeable.
In your responses to each other, or just in response to this posts, tell about a time when God allowed you to see Him change what seemed to be unchangeable.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Daniel, God's Statesman
Daniel was considered to be a statesman. In the past, many of our politicians were considered to be statesman. The book of Daniel is also considered to be prophetic.
Tyler pointed out that this is a very vivid book. Indeed it is, with the stories about the fiery furnace and the lions' den.
Sean says that Dr. Reid pointed out that his story is another example that God can use you in any place and change what would seem unchangeable.
We have a new president and a new administration as well as a new mix of the House of Representatives and Senators.
Much has been made in recent days about civil rights, and how the recent election was a great victory in that area. I don't applaud everything represented by this election, but I do applaud that victory. Now, I hope our elected representatives will be "statemen" like Daniel who will stand up for what is right according to the Word of God and not for "political correctness" nor for political power. The next great victory in the area of civil rights could be rights for all of our citizens, especially for the most innocent among us. That would be the right to life for the unborn!
Somehow, I don't see that happening, concerning the current climate. However, what could be accomplished if people realized that "God can use you in any place and change what would seem unchangeable"? How could we change the hearts of our elected officials? We may not know, but God may change that which seems unchangeable.
One of the things I see that would be very important would be for the people to continue to put pressure on our elected officials--especially since it seems there is not as much of a check and balance as in the past.
The political correct turn on civil rights will probably be to focus on special rights for a "minority" that is involved in unbiblical behavior. How much better it would be for the rights of the unborn to come to the forefront. Could that happen?
Who knows, but according to Dr. Reid, "God can use you [like Daniel] in any place and change what would seem unchangeable."
Tyler pointed out that this is a very vivid book. Indeed it is, with the stories about the fiery furnace and the lions' den.
Sean says that Dr. Reid pointed out that his story is another example that God can use you in any place and change what would seem unchangeable.
We have a new president and a new administration as well as a new mix of the House of Representatives and Senators.
Much has been made in recent days about civil rights, and how the recent election was a great victory in that area. I don't applaud everything represented by this election, but I do applaud that victory. Now, I hope our elected representatives will be "statemen" like Daniel who will stand up for what is right according to the Word of God and not for "political correctness" nor for political power. The next great victory in the area of civil rights could be rights for all of our citizens, especially for the most innocent among us. That would be the right to life for the unborn!
Somehow, I don't see that happening, concerning the current climate. However, what could be accomplished if people realized that "God can use you in any place and change what would seem unchangeable"? How could we change the hearts of our elected officials? We may not know, but God may change that which seems unchangeable.
One of the things I see that would be very important would be for the people to continue to put pressure on our elected officials--especially since it seems there is not as much of a check and balance as in the past.
The political correct turn on civil rights will probably be to focus on special rights for a "minority" that is involved in unbiblical behavior. How much better it would be for the rights of the unborn to come to the forefront. Could that happen?
Who knows, but according to Dr. Reid, "God can use you [like Daniel] in any place and change what would seem unchangeable."
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Course 5 Week 8 Course Wrap Up
This is the last week for this course. Sean and Tyler, I guess I will see you next Tuesday evening at the local preachers' meeting.
Following is a review of the course requirements like is given every week. Be sure to read them again, and don't miss the instructions for the course wrap up.
Here is a review of the posting requirements once again:
You have three assignments each week
(1) Make at least two initial posts in your posting area. The first one will be the name of the course, and the names (or numbers of the DVD's) of the chapters or lectures you will be covering during the week. The second one will be a comment on one of those chapters. You will receive one point for getting the first post in on Tuesday or Wednesday. You will also get a point for getting at least one more initial post in.
(2) Go to your fellow student's posting areas, and ask them a question or questions about their intial posts. You will recieve one point for completing this assignment before 6:00 a.m. on Friday morning.
(3) Answer the questions asked.
(4) On Fridays, I will also give directions for making remaining posts during the week. Be sure and read those, and take them into account when making at least one of your remaining posts.
(4) In all, we want to make at least nine posts during the week. You will receive points for that as follows:
9 or more posts - 12 points
6-8 posts - 10 points
3-5 posts - 6 points
1-2 posts - 3 points
You will have the extra points you had accumulated by getting things in on time. Those are bonus points that will be used only to move your grade closer to 100 if you need them. They will be awarded each week if needed to move your grade up to 12 for the week. If you do not need them for that week, they will be carried over to the next week(s). Remember the posts that count for points will be at least three sentences long.
Course Wrap Up
Answer the following four questions (You will get four points for completing all four of them):
1. What did you like best in your study?
2. What was the most confusing or difficult part of your study?
3. What would you like to learn more about related to this study?
4. In one sentence, try to sum up what your study was about? (Don't agonize over this, just come up with something if a sentence does not readily come to mind: Hint--The title of your book or course may give you some insight.)
Following is a review of the course requirements like is given every week. Be sure to read them again, and don't miss the instructions for the course wrap up.
Here is a review of the posting requirements once again:
You have three assignments each week
(1) Make at least two initial posts in your posting area. The first one will be the name of the course, and the names (or numbers of the DVD's) of the chapters or lectures you will be covering during the week. The second one will be a comment on one of those chapters. You will receive one point for getting the first post in on Tuesday or Wednesday. You will also get a point for getting at least one more initial post in.
(2) Go to your fellow student's posting areas, and ask them a question or questions about their intial posts. You will recieve one point for completing this assignment before 6:00 a.m. on Friday morning.
(3) Answer the questions asked.
(4) On Fridays, I will also give directions for making remaining posts during the week. Be sure and read those, and take them into account when making at least one of your remaining posts.
(4) In all, we want to make at least nine posts during the week. You will receive points for that as follows:
9 or more posts - 12 points
6-8 posts - 10 points
3-5 posts - 6 points
1-2 posts - 3 points
You will have the extra points you had accumulated by getting things in on time. Those are bonus points that will be used only to move your grade closer to 100 if you need them. They will be awarded each week if needed to move your grade up to 12 for the week. If you do not need them for that week, they will be carried over to the next week(s). Remember the posts that count for points will be at least three sentences long.
Course Wrap Up
Answer the following four questions (You will get four points for completing all four of them):
1. What did you like best in your study?
2. What was the most confusing or difficult part of your study?
3. What would you like to learn more about related to this study?
4. In one sentence, try to sum up what your study was about? (Don't agonize over this, just come up with something if a sentence does not readily come to mind: Hint--The title of your book or course may give you some insight.)
Monday, January 19, 2009
End of Course Five Week Seven
This is the last day for week 7. Please get your remaining posts in before midnight.
Also, if you haven't already, read Jeremiah 12 and Psalm 73. Then show how they relate to the question, "Why doesn't God act?"
Also, if you haven't already, read Jeremiah 12 and Psalm 73. Then show how they relate to the question, "Why doesn't God act?"
Saturday, January 17, 2009
God is With Us!
Sean was speaking about God's people being in captivity, and also being at homes. He said, "He sees it that he [is] showing that God can move from Jerusalem to Bablyon. That some might have thought God was not with them in Babylon, but God was with them everywhere they went. I hadn't heard it described that way before, but I liked it."
Rusty and Brenda, on deputation, sometimes showed the Japanese flag. They came across a gentleman who evidently had been in World War II. He said that he had a hard time still "looking at that flag." The war is long over. General MacArthur had asked for 10,000 missionaries to be sent to Japan. The request was not honored. Now the country seems to be in spiritual darkness, but like Sean said, "God is everywhere we go."
Rusty and Brenda have the opportunity to bring some light into the darkness. They did make it to Japan. They had one delay of flight while they were in Chicago. That caused them to have to spend the night in Tokyo. They however, are settled into a house in Hokkaido, which is at least as far north as Canada. Here is a picture of the snow outside their door.
It would be wonderful, if the hearts of the Japanese people were opened, and they experienced something like the United States did in our earlier history. It would be great if that happened again here too. Whatever happens around us though, we know God is with us!
Rusty and Brenda, on deputation, sometimes showed the Japanese flag. They came across a gentleman who evidently had been in World War II. He said that he had a hard time still "looking at that flag." The war is long over. General MacArthur had asked for 10,000 missionaries to be sent to Japan. The request was not honored. Now the country seems to be in spiritual darkness, but like Sean said, "God is everywhere we go."
Rusty and Brenda have the opportunity to bring some light into the darkness. They did make it to Japan. They had one delay of flight while they were in Chicago. That caused them to have to spend the night in Tokyo. They however, are settled into a house in Hokkaido, which is at least as far north as Canada. Here is a picture of the snow outside their door.
It would be wonderful, if the hearts of the Japanese people were opened, and they experienced something like the United States did in our earlier history. It would be great if that happened again here too. Whatever happens around us though, we know God is with us!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Response Postings--Why Doesn't God Act?
Two of the three questions that the Old Testament deals with, according to Philip Yancy, are: "Does God care?, and Why doesn't god act?"
In your response postings to each other, or just to this post, deal with the question of "why doesn't God act?"
Before making those responses, though, please read Jeremiah 12 (especially the first four verses) and Psalm 73 (especially verses 3, 17, 27 and 28).
Then give us your thoughts on the subject.
In your response postings to each other, or just to this post, deal with the question of "why doesn't God act?"
Before making those responses, though, please read Jeremiah 12 (especially the first four verses) and Psalm 73 (especially verses 3, 17, 27 and 28).
Then give us your thoughts on the subject.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Old Testament; Judgment, Hope and Questions
In our discussion this week, we are dealing with some general principles dealing with the Old Testament. Sean said,
One of those principles is that judgment really does come for disobedience. Sean said, "He [the instructor on the DVD] starts of with a little discussion on Lamentations. He points out this is when God follows thru on the results of not following His commandments. This seems to me an excuse thats used a lot to not submit to God. That He's portayed as an angry God. But when you think a little futher, would you really want a creator thats not just?"
Then there is also hope in the Old Testament, as Sean further pointed out:
"I like Lamentations, one of my favorite verses is from it. Lam 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
"Lam 3:22 It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
"Lam 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."
Tyler described the message of the Old Testament as being pointed in three general, but important and practical areas of life:
"He [the author of the book] talks about the O.T. faces three hard questions. They are-Do I matter?, Does God care?, and Why doesn't god act?"
Sean goes on to point out that these questions are answered in the Bible and especially in the New Testament. Tyler is beginning to point out Philip Yancey’s answers to these questions as well.
Thank God for His Word, for out of it are the issues and answers for life!
One of those principles is that judgment really does come for disobedience. Sean said, "He [the instructor on the DVD] starts of with a little discussion on Lamentations. He points out this is when God follows thru on the results of not following His commandments. This seems to me an excuse thats used a lot to not submit to God. That He's portayed as an angry God. But when you think a little futher, would you really want a creator thats not just?"
Then there is also hope in the Old Testament, as Sean further pointed out:
"I like Lamentations, one of my favorite verses is from it. Lam 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
"Lam 3:22 It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
"Lam 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."
Tyler described the message of the Old Testament as being pointed in three general, but important and practical areas of life:
"He [the author of the book] talks about the O.T. faces three hard questions. They are-Do I matter?, Does God care?, and Why doesn't god act?"
Sean goes on to point out that these questions are answered in the Bible and especially in the New Testament. Tyler is beginning to point out Philip Yancey’s answers to these questions as well.
Thank God for His Word, for out of it are the issues and answers for life!
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