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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Can I have a cracker?
At church Sunday night we celebrated the Lord's Supper. Elli wanted to know why she couldn't take it. I explained again that it is for those who know who Jesus is, believe what he says, and have asked for him to forgive them of their sins. (I try to refrain from saying, ask Jesus into her heart as that wording doesn't really describe what she is doing and it is confusing.) So she then says to me, "Mommy I asked Jesus to forgive my sins." I agreed that she had, so I asked her to tell me who Jesus was. She got very serious and said, "Mommy, Jesus is God." I was tearing up at her sincerity and wondering if maybe Elli was ready to participate in the Lord's Supper. Then, she looked up and said, "So, can I have a cracker?" Maybe we'll wait a little longer:)
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Haha... exciting Im sure when they start to get it.
I was listening to a sermon this week and a guy was talking about how he was catechizing his daughter, and he was getting weird responses from people. But he said, all Im doing is throwing kindlin on her mind and soul and praying for God to ignite it, so that when He does she will burn with a passion and knowledge for Him. So I am praying that you, family, and the church will continue to pile up the kindlin, and that God will call down fire on Elli's soul so that she will be prepared to take the cracker, and come to realize the profound grace that is in her Savior.
Also, I had a prof explain at what age someone is accountable for Baptism (while you're not talking about Baptism it is intricately tied to communion as they follow suit). But he said, since there is really no Biblical verse to sustain a view, (since there were no second generation Christian back in the writing of the bible just first generation Christians), that provided elders of the congregation have come to the conclusion that the child has genuinely felt a tug of the world and rejected it for Jesus’ sake, independent of family, then they understand the reality of the task. With that I would add that they not just know that Jesus is God, but I think listening for 'grace talk' is of utmost importance. When someone gets grace they get the gospel. Yes Jesus is God, Yes, Jesus died on the cross for my sin, Yes, Jesus rose again, but all that is streaming from a God who gives grace. And if someone relishes grace, then they get the gospel, not a litany of truth statements.
I Love you guys and am reminded to pray for you through your posts, so thanks and have a wonderful day!
Boo has been really helpful as we have navigated having a very young Christian in our family.
Hey Lori!
1) I have not gotten the chance to read Crazy Love yet, but as soon as March comes I will be finished up with a class or two and then I will have some more time to read. So I will be sure to before summer. So I have no recommendations for now, but I have heard many good things.
2) I have not heard of Hole in Our Gospel, but as I look at it on Amazon I think it looks like it has some good stuff (although I disagree with the quote on the back of the book about Tertullian, because I dont think he said that and if he did its wrong) but that;s besides the point. But I think his point is strong, and I think we need to hear it, but the wording of such a strive for justice can be unhelpful for folks from our family backgrounds. So I hope its a good read. I think that is one I will have to check out for sure!
3) As for your point about Jesus' ability to sin, Right on! Our small group was debating it and I was the only one who said he couldnt sin. Others were frustrated and it kind of rocked their faith, so thats why I gave the elaborate explanation and sent it to them. So yeah... I totally agree with you. But it does make you think was Jesus able NOT to sin or was he NOT able to sin. But divinity simplifies like you said!
4) Sorry about my long posts. Your blog is gonna become a theology one before ya know it! ;) Have a great day and keep your eyes on Him!
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