First Formal Day

So today was my first day of formal classes. This morning we started our class- How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth (a book by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart) This class really peaks my interest because, as our first lesson taught us, we often make mistakes when we read the scriptures because we try to follow the laws that were specifically set for that time period. An example is: women were instructed to keep their hair long, and wear a head covering, the reason they were asked to do this was to refrain from looking like the prostitutes of their time. A practical application for us in the 21st century is to refrain from dressing with short skirts, low tops etc. Often our mistakes in interpreting scripture come from a lack of understanding of the culture at that time. After this class we stuffed envelopes, all afternoon (zzzzzzzz) but then kicked off the night with our class- Principles of Intercession. Throughout the next 12 weeks we will be learning:
What is Intercession
Worship Intercession
The Government of prayer
Wrestling in Prayer
Fear-based vs. faith-based Intercession
Warfare Prayer
Prophetic Intercession
Fasting and Prayer
Declarative Prayers
Identificational repentance
Gatekeepers/Watchmen Prayer

So for all of you intercessors back home, I will try to keep you updated on these classes, and be sure to bring back all of my material. Well that's all for tonight, take care everyone.
Erica