Smacking Tacos on the upper lip enhances sniffing pleasure...
Atleast, that's what Wee T found out.
So today was student recognition day. I don't enjoy such programs. It's embarrassing to those called up and a catalyst for jealousy and hatred for the Lamans in the audience. However, today should have been "let's see if the smart people actually show up to chapel day." Almost half of the people called up were not in attendence. Great planning indeed. Don't get me wrong, I believe in recognition of people's majestic talents. Just not in a setting where people really don't care. KnowhatImean Vern?
Ok, so I have a confession to make. After much jestering of people who surcome to what I once considered foolishness... I think I may have a Halo problem. I may need to seek out an awareness group...seek addiction therapy. To the unfamiliar of the Xbox path... Halo (1 and 2) is a great game for everyday Microsoft xbox fun! Well, atleast those who are of age...preferrably metting the Jewish bar or bathmitsfa age of 13.
I heard a good randition, or illustration, in Lev/Num/Deut today. The convo began by discussing all of the numerous graves encompassing the outside gates of Jerusalem. Jews and Christians alike are buried there because of the belief that the Messiah will come to Jerusalem and ressurrect his people. Naturally, these people would have front row seats and discerned, yet hopeful priority. Then the teacher busts out with "Ever seen Schindler's List (the movie)?" In real life, Schindler ultimately saved 1077 from disgruntlement, dismemberment, and death from the tragic German deathcamps. Originally, the factory made pots and pans and household items for Germans.
Although Schindler himself was no saint, he saw the inhumanity place upon the Jews. Through pity, he began hiring Jews, sparing a few at a time from immediate death or humiliation. After moving his factory from Germany to Cheklosavakia (um, woah, sp?), he pulled strings in the German military to have over 700 Jewish men and 200 Jewish women sent to work for him outside of the country, ultimately sparing their lives! Every Jew in Germany wanted to be on Schindler's list, because that was the path to getting out of harm's way. Men were packed into boxcars like cattle and sent to him soon after his request. However, women were boxed like cattle and sent to Auswitcs to die. Schindler was more avid in pulling string for more woman, so he was able to put together an approved list of names from the German government. Then a German official went to Auswitcs, and read out names of the selected women. Names, not prisoner numbers, but actual names. Unheard of. Germans didn't address dirty Jews by name. Those women were put on trains, left Germany, and spared because of Schindler's pity and sacrifice. When the Russians and Ally forces came to Schindler's factory to arrest Germans in violation of humanitarian crimes, all 1077 Jews sign an affidavit contesting that Schindler saved their lives from the Oppressors. All this to say that Schindler is buried outside of Jerusalem, and even today, Jews approach his tomb to pay honor to him, because the are so joyful of his efforts and commitment to humanity justice.
What a cool illustration! No, no, no, we're not on Schindler's list, but in the Book of the Lamb. His people will be called out by name, rather than social security numbers...or other numbers that apply to paying medicare, or government secured retirement funds, etc. We all sign an affidavit contesting that Christ saved our lives, by putting him on in baptism and growing in our spiritual walk. We don't have a tomb to visit and pay honor to, but we pay honor to the firstfruit of the coming ressurection by telling Christ's story, God's passion for his creation, God's expectations, and ultimately growing through teaching. Being a christian is much more than contently holding on to a name, it's a the way of living that'll attain the goal God has planned for us all along.
I've only seen the movie once. I need to see it again. Bible class rocks....even if I don't get gold stars for memorizing verses. I should approach the board of directors about that one. Maybe the president. He has veto power.
Because of our Messiah,
Potter
So today was student recognition day. I don't enjoy such programs. It's embarrassing to those called up and a catalyst for jealousy and hatred for the Lamans in the audience. However, today should have been "let's see if the smart people actually show up to chapel day." Almost half of the people called up were not in attendence. Great planning indeed. Don't get me wrong, I believe in recognition of people's majestic talents. Just not in a setting where people really don't care. KnowhatImean Vern?
Ok, so I have a confession to make. After much jestering of people who surcome to what I once considered foolishness... I think I may have a Halo problem. I may need to seek out an awareness group...seek addiction therapy. To the unfamiliar of the Xbox path... Halo (1 and 2) is a great game for everyday Microsoft xbox fun! Well, atleast those who are of age...preferrably metting the Jewish bar or bathmitsfa age of 13.
I heard a good randition, or illustration, in Lev/Num/Deut today. The convo began by discussing all of the numerous graves encompassing the outside gates of Jerusalem. Jews and Christians alike are buried there because of the belief that the Messiah will come to Jerusalem and ressurrect his people. Naturally, these people would have front row seats and discerned, yet hopeful priority. Then the teacher busts out with "Ever seen Schindler's List (the movie)?" In real life, Schindler ultimately saved 1077 from disgruntlement, dismemberment, and death from the tragic German deathcamps. Originally, the factory made pots and pans and household items for Germans.
Although Schindler himself was no saint, he saw the inhumanity place upon the Jews. Through pity, he began hiring Jews, sparing a few at a time from immediate death or humiliation. After moving his factory from Germany to Cheklosavakia (um, woah, sp?), he pulled strings in the German military to have over 700 Jewish men and 200 Jewish women sent to work for him outside of the country, ultimately sparing their lives! Every Jew in Germany wanted to be on Schindler's list, because that was the path to getting out of harm's way. Men were packed into boxcars like cattle and sent to him soon after his request. However, women were boxed like cattle and sent to Auswitcs to die. Schindler was more avid in pulling string for more woman, so he was able to put together an approved list of names from the German government. Then a German official went to Auswitcs, and read out names of the selected women. Names, not prisoner numbers, but actual names. Unheard of. Germans didn't address dirty Jews by name. Those women were put on trains, left Germany, and spared because of Schindler's pity and sacrifice. When the Russians and Ally forces came to Schindler's factory to arrest Germans in violation of humanitarian crimes, all 1077 Jews sign an affidavit contesting that Schindler saved their lives from the Oppressors. All this to say that Schindler is buried outside of Jerusalem, and even today, Jews approach his tomb to pay honor to him, because the are so joyful of his efforts and commitment to humanity justice.
What a cool illustration! No, no, no, we're not on Schindler's list, but in the Book of the Lamb. His people will be called out by name, rather than social security numbers...or other numbers that apply to paying medicare, or government secured retirement funds, etc. We all sign an affidavit contesting that Christ saved our lives, by putting him on in baptism and growing in our spiritual walk. We don't have a tomb to visit and pay honor to, but we pay honor to the firstfruit of the coming ressurection by telling Christ's story, God's passion for his creation, God's expectations, and ultimately growing through teaching. Being a christian is much more than contently holding on to a name, it's a the way of living that'll attain the goal God has planned for us all along.
I've only seen the movie once. I need to see it again. Bible class rocks....even if I don't get gold stars for memorizing verses. I should approach the board of directors about that one. Maybe the president. He has veto power.
Because of our Messiah,
Potter
1 Comments:
Amazing! Thank you for sharing that story and application with me. I have never seen the movie but I am for sure going to now!
Can't wait to see you cuz!
Love ya!
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