Good Stuff

The power is about to about to go off on my laptop... it may be helpful in getting some studying done without the distraction of the computer.

I have been complaining terribly about the trials and tribulations of Hebrew. However I thought with the sun being out and all today, I might share with you an amazing course I have been taking this semester. I have been studying the History of Worship with Dr. Lester Ruth. Other than it being a Saturday class, it has been amazing. So far, we have covered 2nd C. Rome, 4th C. Jerusalem, 15th C. England and looking at 16th C. Geneva (post-reformation). Interestingly enough, the chronological difference between the last two is the smallest. However, the difference thus far is the most extreme.

This class has me thinking about all the different aspects of the worship services that which I conduct weekly (or weakly). The symbolism and content of these early churches is amazing. While some of the practices could be distracting or ineffective in a contemporary setting, I pause to look at areas in which I could incorporate at least the essence of these earlier worship services. It will be interesting how this will perhaps pan out.

I may begin with simply moving some furniture...