Lessons from Issues 7: Where do we go from here?

Short answer: Away from the synodical/proverbial dog that bit us. Previous posts: parts 2, 3, 4, and 5. In two weeks you readers will enjoy a new Bible study or sampling thereof (two pastors + one cantor = possibly three diverse studies).

Scripture passages for today:

• Matthew 16:13-20. Christ will build His church; He gave the Office of the Keys to His disciples.
• Ephesians 1:15-23. Emphasizes the importance of knowing the truth of Christ's Word but with the added bonus of a promise that Christ is in charge of His church and is taking care of it.
  

Testimonies:

• #466 - Rev. James May, recently *recalled* from West Africa for teaching doctrine consistent with God's Word.
• #54 - a Rev. Ryan Fouts.
• #766 - Janet Muth, cantor of a Houston, TX church.
• #5641 - Tim Benecke, an elder in Cheryl's church.
• #5706 - a Carrie Roberts, getting to the point. "Bring my Grandfathers [sic] church back, quit playing politics with God's Word."

Don't you hate it now that everything has become politicized?