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I have loved being a part of the HSB community. I loved blogging here with everyone and getting to know others. However, since the induction of a new server or system just before Christmas I have had major trouble trying to login and post...receive comments and post comments. I can't even view some blogs anymore.
The posting had not really been a massive problem as my new website and project was beginning to take form. My new project was to have its own blog so with the hassles at HSB I decided to merge the two.
My new site is called
Kerugma, which is simply about proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ...a proclamation which is increasingly important and relevant in today's homeschooling community. (It's relevant to all man but this is my way of blooming where I'm planted)
I have kept the
archives open here although most posts have been moved over. I also like
site maps more than archives so you can still view
this blog's site map.
Kerugma will be devoted to Bible study for families...with links and activities, ideas and encouragement. If you read my blog or want to drop in and see what is happening with our family, please head over to the K
erugma Blog.
You can still subscribe to the posts using RSS...in fact you have a few options. let me know if you have found your way to my
new blog- drop in and say hello!
In His Grace,
Susan <><
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What does Kerugma mean?
kay’-roog-mah
- that which is proclaimed by a herald or public crier, a proclamation by herald
- in the NT the message or proclamation of the heralds of God or Christ
Kerugma means ‘proclamation’. It comes from the Greek word kerux meaning ‘a messenger’ or ‘a proclaimer’. In fact, the official kerux or herald would stand in the market place and blow a trumpet, calling the attention of the crowd to the edict of the Emperor, and his proclamation was as a command… it had to be obeyed. The kerux was called upon only to proclaim. His role was not to speculate about the message, nor to explain or justify it, but simply to proclaim the message, the essence of the Gospel. The onus was on the hearer to hear and obey.
The essence of the gospel can be summed as as:
(a) Jesus is the Messiah predicted by the OT prophecies. His ministry of
teaching, his actions, his death, resurrection and ascension all comport
with the prophecies, and affirm him to be Messiah.
(b) His death was God’s act to deal with sin. His resurrection attested to
the effective power of the Cross, and affirmed Jesus as Lord over life,
death, creation.
(c) Men and women must, therefore, believe his Lordship, believe on him.
repent of their sins, and receive forgiveness from their Saviour, Jesus.
For a more detailed writings on this topic, you can download and read True Preaching: The Agony and the Ecstasy by Rev.Geoffrey Bingham
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Even though it isn't Spring here in Australia, (it's Autumn) I still love the Heart of Wisdom newsletter. The new on is out!
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Today is my darling daughter's 14th birthday!!!!! HapPy BiRtHdAy Rebekah!!!! May the Lord continue to watch over you and bless you. May G-d make you like Sarah,Rebecca,Rachel and Leah. It is my prayer that God will rest upon you with a spirit of wisdom and understanding...a spirit of knowledge and a righteous fear of Him.
Life is settling back down to some semblance of order. John has gone back to work, Abigail is also back to her part-time work at the coffee shop, and I'm working on my project...trying to stay focussed on it and not allow myself to get distracted. The boys are pottering along doing the things that only young boys do.
Cheers,
Susan <><
