“Nothing needs to change, but my
perspective, and then everything changes” -quote unknown
It's now August, where has the
time gone? It's been a little over 4 months of living here in Hawaii and I love
everyday of it. Currently I am doing a secondary school in YWAM called CSBS
(chronological school of biblical studies) it is a 9 month school where we
inductively study all 66 books of the bible. So far we have covered Philemon,
Titus, (those two books were to learn the 12 steps of inductive study method) Genesis,
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy and now studying the book of Job.
My schedule for the next 9
months: (I have about 6-8 hours of homework a day)
Sunday- church & homework
day
Monday- 8:30-10:30 worship &
intercession, 10:30-12:30 lecture, (rest of day for HW)
Tuesday- 4am-6am (HW) 9:30-12:30
lecture, 1:30-4 work duties, 6:30-8:30 lecture #2
Wednesday- HOMEWORK DAY
Thursday- 4am-6am (HW)
9:30-12:30 lecture, 1:30-4 work duties, 6:30-8 community meeting
Friday- HOMEWORK DAY
Saturday- SABBATH :)
Mad crazy, so I apologize
in advance for my lack of quick communication, but I promise to do my best to
get back to all my friends and family.
Anyway so here is what I have
learned thus far..
Old Testament
o NOT to transform lives
o NOT to adopt new value
system
BUT to hear God’s story and HOW the PLAN began
Primary concern: how God has revealed himself to the people in the
past
Secondary concern: political and social aspects of history
…holy, almighty, most high, one who caused everything to be, a God
to hears, sees, provides, a God of patience and grace
God’s plan: initiated in the beginning, was worked out through
history and will continue until all is accomplished
I have learned more about God's heart and character in studying
these first books of the bible than the many years of trying to study the bible
on my own. How beautiful His heart for the Israelites are, how patient he is
with them and loving, brings me to tears. How as Christians can we effectively
teach the bible if we ourselves don't even know? Good question, that is what
sparked me to do SBS. I thought to myself, in order to live out Gods call on my
life, (missions) I must get a deeper understanding of the bible for what it
really is. SBS is perfect opportunity to do that.
My vision and passion is to see the lost be saved, the see the
believers go deeper with Christ in His word. My passion is missions, my passion
is God, my passion is people. SBS is going to equip me for the vision I have,
to see the lost saved.
The reason why I write this blog is to get you (the reader) to
stand beside me and partner with me to see out my vision. To save the lost! I
hope this encourages you, and along this journey I will promise to monthly
update you with what I am doing, how I am doing and more of my vision and
plans! God only reveals the next step in our lives when we ourselves are
content with it, I can truly say I am content, more than content in life right
now, being in the word of God 12+hours a day. Anyway, I have a need, my need is
finances, this school is going to further equip me for life-long missions but
there is a cost, the total of the school is $10,000 and right now I have around
$2,000 paid, so I am asking for $8,000. Please pray with me and prayerfully
consider helping me out financially so I can pursue my calling.
Allie Metcalf
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