Full Man and Full GOD

Today's Youth/Young Adult Bible Study we explored the temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness.  The significance of this story and as to why we need to learn it.  

When Jesus was lead to the wilderness by the Spirit it was at this time the devil was given permission by GOD to temp Jesus.  And the devil being clever knew that this was the only time that GOD was going to give him a chance to temp and change the salvation story.  The story of how much GOD loves His people.

But Jesus being more clever took this opportunity though to further His ministry.  The restoration of God's kingdom.  By allowing Jesus to be tempted it shows us again how our one TRUE GOD is truly different from all the false gods out there.  Our GOD would turn himself into a full man just so we can relate to him. And at the same time being full GOD so he can be the bridge that connects us again to GOD the Father.  And at the cross he DIED for all our sins so that his blood will pay what we owe and be part of the Kingdom of GOD once again.  

Thank you JESUS for being a man and GOD all at once.  

The Guidelines for Bible Study

Wow, I haven't posted in this blog for some time now.  But then again I haven't really lead a new group of Bible Study programs but starting at Trinity UMC I have three Bible Study groups.  One for Young Adults on Friday and One on Sunday and One for Vesper Service on Sunday Evenings.

I know that my style of teaching is not everyone's cup of tea.  But I believe in leading them to the answer instead of giving them the answer.

The discovery of the Word of God is such a wonderful experience.  Every time I learn something new about the Bible or the Lord's message I am blown away by the multi-dimensional depth of the scripture.  Learning the whole context (or as much as you can) can add so much more of an understanding to the word of GOD.

Here are some guidelines when your in my group:

1. The scripture was designed to be heard not read.  The Holy Scripture was heard first not read.  That is why in Matthew 11:15 talks about those who have an ear let them hear.  It does not mean that a Bible is NOT needed you will eventually read the scripture but I encourage all to hear it first.  
2. Use a BIBLE not an iPad or any digital book version if you can
3. Take off your 21st century glasses and put on the glasses of the time when it was written.  For example,  Matthew was written specifically for the Jews but not just the Jews but the Jews that lived on the 1st century.  
4. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL ANSWERS: Your answers needs to be supported based on the scripture.

I'm sure there are more things that I have put on here and these might change or evolve to something else as time progress.  But these are the guidelines for now.  

I am not trying to give you the answer I am trying to give you a path to discovery.  God shows us things that He wants to show us and will unfolds as when GOD believes when we are ready.  And things will be seen when GOD says your ready.  

That's my guideline, will be posting more soon.  Thanks and GOD BLESS....

Prayer Request - 04/13/09

Troy's Prayer Request are...  He did not pass the CAHSEE and is now unsure of what to do next... Although great praise comes as he did get accepted to Citrus College...

Tim Posely's prayer Request are... That he get's back to tip top shape so he can enjoy his last year in high school.

Francis' Prayer request are... That my friend Mariah Moore who got into America's Got Talent get the answer they need in wether or not when to fly out...

Top 5 Reasons to Believe in GOD

Prayer Request - 03/13/09

Prayer Request -

• A special friend who was kicked out of her home.  I pray that her family be able to fix this as well as keep her safe and secure.
• Another member of our group is feeling lonely, so let us pray that that person's loneliness be short lived as we are here for that person and more importantly GOD is always with that person.

Stressing OUT

Life is full of stress, with all this technologies that suppose to save us some time and make our lives more convenient. I can remember that when life was conducted without cell phones. I don't even know how business was done with out those little suckers. But somehow they were able to do it. In the Philippines almost every other FIlipino had a cell phone texting away like there lives dependent on it. And I admit I love gadgets, ask anyone who has known me for a while now. I always want the latest technology again trying to save time and be more efficient. But where does all that time go?

Now this blog is not about bashing technology for I believe that technology that brings GLORY to GOD is an awesome thing. I mean typing this out on an online blog were potentially millions of people can read is something that only JESUS was able to accomplish.

But yet stress is still a part of our lives. Again where is all that time we saved by having a cell phones, or a car or an iPod? I see people are stressing out more and more yet isn't the purpose of technology was to make our lives easier?

"One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind."

-Ecclesiastes 4:6

God has given us the answer to our stress, take all that time you saved by having those things to get some rest.  Do things for yourself even if it's just a little.

May the Peace of GOD come over your heart....

In HIS Service,

Francis Thomas B. Serrano

Bible Bootcamp - Training for GOD

Bible Bootcamp

Training for GOD

March 6, 2009

Today was the official launch of BIBLE BOOTCAMP - Training for GOD.  As we live our day to day lives we are constantly struggling with what the world tell us how to live as compared to how GOD wants us to live.  And that struggle can be difficult, as the forces of evil never rest as it constantly bombards us with temptations and tries and steer us away from GOD.  This is a place where all people can come and get ready to face the challenge ahead and become a warrior for GOD.  

The term boot camp is what modern day military use to train new cadets, and prepare them for battle.  BIBLE BOOTCAMP is just that a place for young christians get there basic training into spiritual warfare.  By serving GOD and others we serve ourselves.  

So I invite you to all come and join my family in BIBLE BOOTCAMP - Training for GOD.