Trust and Action...

It has been a long while since I have sent you my thoughts about the daily Bible reading (schedule can be found on the calender on this site). Today, the Leviticus passage and the Psalms passage pricked my mind and soul. In the Leviticus reading, we see God through Moses telling the people again and again not to drink blood. It is such an important law, God states He will set His face against the person who drinks blood. God will cut them off from the community. I believe many laws are created to confront an activity already being committed or known to be harmful to the person or community. I wonder if the drinking of blood was a common practice in Israel or the people groups living around Israel?

Because this is one of those laws I bet most of the people knew during Jesus' earthly ministry, at the last supper, when Jesus said "Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sin." (Matthew 26:27-28) I wonder what was going through the disciples' minds? Should we do this? Do we believe and trust this Jesus the Christ? Some of the questions I think we ask everyday.

Psalms 20 is just an encouraging psalm. If you have a chance today read it or have someone read it for you. Either way, I think you will be encouraged.

Below please find my academic plan for the rest of the month. Thanks for praying for me.

• Today - Midterm - Church History
• April 20 - Review Presbytery Ordination requirements (rough draft of paper)
• April 27 - Final - Church History - Register for next class