- In the first part of the notes, it was stated that John's aim in writing his Gospel is found in John 20:30-31, "Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." Signs. Believing. Life. For me, it was miraculous that rang a bell in my mind. I've been walking through my journey of life, and found lots of miraculous moments happening in this past 13 months. Miracles, literally. Some were obviously wonderful, others are still kept pondered. Those moments keep reminding me that God is real, and yes, I believe it. And believing brings that true eternal life. Yet, I know that I don't live the way God wants me to, and I really want to do it. I just don't know how. Technically, perhaps. This bible study is an effort, in hope that God will reveal more things to do along the way. That helped. As for warning, hey, are you kidding me? Reading the notes felt like reading a long list of warning :P (oh I need to improve my life...), which led me to straight to this challenge: am I ready to live according to what God wants? Pffff... All this time I thought I've been a good girl. But as I see myself while typing this post, there's nothing in my life I can be proud of... So please help me, o Lord...
- Honestly, I joined the BSF not with my fullest heart and intention to get the best out of it. The first time I came (that's when I got this very first homework), I thought I was only going to register then go straight back home with Baby Emma. Well, somehow I ended up registering myself and Baby Emma (they have this under 2 yo program, which for me is so cool) and stayed for the lecture. I did listened carefully. Yet, now I can't remember anything except one particular scene where Jan waved a flier and said "...This is not for everyone... for those of you who have a lot of questions... who are troubled..." That sounds like me. But stupid enough, I can't remember what it was actually about. Maybe I'll ask Phebe at the next meeting.
- John's twofold aim is that the reader may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing the reader may have life in his name. I'm hoping that through perseverance in doing this daily study, God will reveal more things for me to know, to do, and to understand, which will lead me to the life in his name. I need to slowly memorize the outline of John's Gospel.
Btw, PBPGINFWMY stood for "Please Be Patient, God Is Not Finished With Me Yet."
Have a great life :)
