Eat the Book

I've been attending UCM (Union Church of Manila) for the past two months partially for the Sunday service but mostly to be able to dig into the Word during the Sunday School time each week. It has been an incredible experience and I have so valued the knowledge and expertise of the people who are teaching. Each month is a different module. So, last month, the first month I attended, was "Bible Interpretation for Regular People" taught by a seminary professor. Very interesting. This month, taught by another seminary professor is "Five Books and God's Chosen People: The Pentateuch." I am learning so much! Have you ever looked at the Creation story like this?

Day 1: light (day)/darkness (night) Day 4: sun/moon
Day 2: waters of heavens and earth Day 5: fish/birds
Day 3: dry ground(land)/waters (sea) Day 6: animals/humans
Day 7: rest/Sabbath

Look! Have you ever seen that the days match up? Day 4 fills the Day 1 creation. Day 5 fills the Day 2 creation. Day 6 fills the Day 3 creation.

It has been so incredible to see the narrative story of God and His people. I am continually challenged to read the Word. And, let me let you in on a secret, I might be starting to like the Old Testament. It's been a while since I've read the OT without cringing at the violence, especially the violence against women. It has been so refreshing to read the Bible through a different lens!