Christian Challenge at MSC

Day 0 

I really don’t like being a passenger.  It’s hard for me to let someone else drive the car, especially over winding, dangerous mountain passes.  Lucky for me, Katie Cupp was an awesome driver.  We made it quickly and safely, with a minor adventure (we watched a hit and run driver get caught by the police.)  We arrived early and easily, and promptly found that no one else was there, so we went to the chuck wagon for some amazing Glorieta coke.  Then dinner, then we had the first evening meeting, where we first saw the awesome band Pearl Merchant and heard Michael Kelley.

Michael is a great speaker, and really challenged us with a great opening night talk, all of which I can’t remember right now, but I will update when I can borrow someone’s notes to copy down.

Day 1

I cooked some amazing pancakes for breakfast, then we were all off to hear Pearl Merchant again and listen to Michael speak.  (Notes coming forthwith)

I had the opportunity to visit a seminar entitled "Soul Work and Sabbath Rhythms" that was all about how important it is to take a day to not work.  The Sabbath isn’t about us being bored all day, or about going to church and not watching football, it’s about God giving us a gift that we can use to recharge.  It was good, and I will upload some scans of the notes soon.

David Platt – Four Pictures of Jesus (Luke 9:51-62)

1. Jesus is the Savior of our souls.  (Luke 9:51)

1. Jesus sets off toward Jerusalem to die for our sins.

1. Jesus is the goal, not everything else
2. Do you want Christ?

1. Not stuff from Christ!
2. "All stuff is rubbish."  ~Paul (my  translation)

1. Christianity is a radical transfer of loyalty

1. Your plans are nothing, compared to proclaiming the Kingdom of God.
2. When you are changed by Jesus, you no longer get to choose your path in life.

1. It is He that we desire and love more than any others.