Preparing for tonight's class on Romans. We are enduring a seemingly endless time of political races in which, at least to their opponents, all candidates are not just less-qualified for the post - they are, apparently, in league with Satan. And into these times, The Apostle Paul tells us just the opposite - governing officials are servants of God. As one commentator put it, the speech and spirit of one who maligns elected officials is as unacceptable in the eyes of God as the behavior of an anarchist.
And, before we think that Paul is hopelessly out-dated, let us recall that the letter to Romans was written during the reign of Nero. I can only judge my own spirit, and I find it seriously lacking in this aspect of looking like Jesus. I pray you are doing well in this, and that I can change - for the sake of The Kingdom.
Are you ready for another “Taste of Rome”? In our Wednesday Night Class last Fall, we enjoyed the “Antipasti” [starter], and the “Primi” [hot dish] courses as we studied Chapters 1 through 8 of Paul’s letter to The Church in Rome. Starting September 11, we will dive right into the “Secondi” [meat and seafood] course, along with the “Contorini” [vegetables] and “Insalata” [salad] courses, before finishing up with the traditional “Dolce” [dessert] course as we try to squeeze in Chapters 9 through 16. Looking forward to seeing and “dining” with you this Fall, and remember: “L’appetito vien mangiando” – “The appetite comes while you are eating!”
The dinner provided at 6pm before our Adult and Children’s Bible Studies begin at 7pm:
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