Hi Pastor John,
I am studying the Old Testament* with the Paynes, Nelson’s and others. This is my first time studying it in a group, so it’s special to me right now, and I’m loving the class.
I especially love studying The Law. It was wonderful, though imperfect. But it was part of God’s overall plan. I love how you showed Jesus, and the faithful of God’s ppl, loved the Law. They were not insolent about it; they cherished it! Thank you for that; that has gone deep in my heart. I love that they loved the Law. Christianity made my heart despise the law, I think, without my knowing it. But these studies undo that, and I’m thankful for that.
But most of all, I love how Psalm 119 seems to sum up the law and the love and goodness of God. My heart’s prayer is Psalm 119. Before Jesus let me come to the truth, Psalm 119 was not in my heart; I couldn’t feel it at first, I was so numb. But now I feel it and love it, and I cherish that beyond words. Brings tears of thankfulness to my eyes. I love Psalm 119.
Thank you.
Love, Jenny 