This semester is certainly moving in high gear! Here is a little update on how things are going.

Hebrew
People always have funny reactions when I tell them I am taking Hebrew. Usually they say something like, “Ooh, that sounds hard. Do you like it?” It has had its share of challenges so far. The vowel/pointing system and syllabification is very different than what I am used to. But we have now starting to get into some of the grammatical aspects of the language, and that has started to click a little bit more. It is exciting to have continue learning to study God’s Word on a deeper level.

Ministry!
The new ministry has been great! It has been exciting to see the potential for Spiritual growth in these students! We have had a lot of great opportunities for fellowship in the last few weeks, and that has been awesome for getting to know people as well. I am super excited for Sunday!

Preaching the Parables
My class for intensive week on the Parables has over 1,300 pages of reading due by next month! I basically have to read a book a week if I want to get it all done in time. The reading has been fantastic so far. I read for two hours the other night, and my eyes felt tired the next day. I have loved it—but hopefully I’ll have time to it all!

Prayer!
I am preaching this Sunday on intercessory prayer…awesome! The text is simply incredible! It has been wonderful being able to study it this week. And it is such a blessing to have such a huge theological library at your finger tips. I am excited to preach tomorrow morning.

Apartment
My apartment is starting to feel more comfortable. I am starting to feel at home. I think everyone in my neighborhood has a dog though. The barking is in surround sound every morning. The neighbor next to me has an angry pit bull that is constantly growling at something. Amy and I have nicknamed him “Cleaver” (short for Meat Cleaver). He’s more than just a little intimidating while he is pulling on violently on his chain.

Well that’s it for now…stay tuned!

tim