BSF

We have started the study of Isaiah. I am so excited about studying this book. I have read Isaiah before, but must admit, not retained or understood much. In reading the "Bible in 90 days" last summer, I knew Isaiah was an important book and tried to concentrate when I read it. That did not help me much. When I read through the New Testament I noticed that Isaiah was quoted often. Now I know the only other Old Testament book quoted more often is the book of Psalms. I had made up my mind that my summer study would be the book of Isaiah, then I found out BSF was going to add Isaiah to their rotations of studies.

I am not the only one excited about this study. Our intro class was packed, hardly a seat was empty in the auditorium. I am hearing the same stories about other intro class in the area. The men's class had 85 at their intro. The Monday night class had so many they were not sure they would all be placed.

I have begun my first lesson and am amazed at how already God is teaching me. I even printed off the Level 1 lesson for the 1st - 2nd graders and have begun to do it with Presley. It has been a sweet time that she and I have been able to spend together studying God's Word, and we are doing it through the book of Isaiah. She is learning about rebellion and forsaking the Lord and how much that grieves the Holy Spirit. She is learning that when we are not genuine in our prayers and worship of the Lord, the Lord does not listen to our prayers. She is also learning that even when people rebel and resist, if they willing choose to repent and return to the Lord and obey Him, he will bless them. But it is a choice! Choose to obey and be restored, choose to rebel and the Lord will allow you to fall by the sword. What powerful lessons for me to learn, and my 5 year old is listening, asking questions and learning. It is amazing! I am excited about being able to share this study with her!