February 9, 2010

Today was another full day teaching. We continue to study the doctrine of Justification by Faith. Today we spent a lot of time with Romans 1:16-17, and how we believe that righteousness is "from God, by faith" as opposed to "in us, by works". The Bible is so clear, but yet so many still teach the "in us, by works" in one way or the other.

In talking with the students again today, the concerns remain high about being away from their families. There is somewhat of a drought here, and the crops are not growing as they should. That causes a great deal of worry. Health issues remain high; one of the students, Daniel, has not been feeling well since returning from break. Another one had to take his wife in for treatment, and is worried about the outcome and the expense. The political situation is a concern, as they look forward to elections next year to see if Sudan splits into two separate countries or not. And there are rebel terrorists along the border who still raid, steal, rape and kill poor villagers. There are many concerns, yet the people I am with see it as a mission field and they are eager and excited to share the Gospel in the midst of all these difficulties! Their mission mindedness is exciting to see, and how they will work with the meager means and things they have to advance the Kingdom of God! Keep praying for this emerging, and struggling, church body!!