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To those interested who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
As it happens, I am still alive (contrary to what your empty mailboxes may
have implied till now). Having survived the perils of an intensive course
entitled "Mark as Persuasive Narrative", I am now turning my attention to
the rest of the second term. We (I and my classmates) have been expecting
a nasty term with two intensives, half a doctrine course (and its
assignment and exam). We were right. I have a few outstanding assignments
for Mark (and by "outstanding", I am not presuming on their results), a
doctrine assignment as well as the regular course work and a church
history course to look forward to. Along with all that I need to do some
much needed work on my dissertation (which I will actually focus on during
the third term).
The past five weeks have essentially revolved around Mark. Peter Bolt, a
lecturer from Moore College, came out for the course which he handled
deftly. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile course and it will
contribute to my dissertation (if I ever get there) so I've enjoyed this
time. We had a literary look at Mark: stimulating, illuminating,
invigorating.
During the holidays, I went to Joburg and worked on Mark. I managed to see
a friend who graduated last year (and hear him preach) as well as making a
perfunctory visit to Teatro (I watched Phantom of the Opera - it was good,
not as good as I'd hoped. Based on the way the music stuck in my head
though, it was probably better than I initially thought). In addition to
this, I got to see my cousin get married (go Kate!). It was awesome and at
the reception she delivered the best bride's speech in the history of
mankind (as far as I know).
Of course, it was also Easter. I wish I'd eaten more chocolate. I guess,
that's not something I'll regret in the future but I'm pretty sure I
missed out on those white eggs this year - rats. John Bell preached at
Honeyridge - he was excellent, truly excellent. I also read some of
Carson's "Scandalous" (a book about the cross and the resurrection) which
is also brilliant and made me stand in a little more awe and wonder at the
cross - always good and healthy.
More recently, I finally finished Narnia by reading the Magician's Nephew
and, reflecting on the analogies Lewis pens so masterfully, I have come to
the conclusion that the Silver Chair is the best of the Chronicles.
I'm reading Mark quite a lot these days. I'll probably preach from it on
the 3rd of June. Please pray I preach faithfully and manage to both
prepare properly and do college stuff. Please also pray that I would
manage to commit more time to prayer and Bible reading than I have been.
This year has been pretty exciting thus far, please praise God that I've
had the chance to come to college and that I'm loving it and that he's
using it on me.
I know I'm a newsletter backslider but please trust in the perseverance of
the saints ;)
Thanks for all the prayers and support.
In Christ,
James Cuénod
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James, a bondslave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
http://www.rekindle.co.za
