T4G Thoughts - Day #1

And can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain—
For me, who Him to death pursued?

The drive there took 9 hours. It wasn't too bad. Even before the trip began, I was starting to see God work mightily ensuring we got there. I wasn't supposed to drive so far with the rental van, and they should have charged me for extra drivers...but the lady was kind enough to let me get away with it. It was my first time, after all.

I have to make a side note about shotgun calling. If you call shotgun on a long road trip, it is your duty to keep the driver awake. You do not proceed to call shotgun and fall asleep. And now, you know.

Enter Louisville, Kentucky.

The hotel was cool. There was a slight room snafu.... they forgot to give us the extra bed. So they bumped us up to a better room. PTL. We got some food and went to bed.

Tuesday Morning - April 13th 2010

We visited Scott's friend, Michael, at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He toured us around the seminary, even giving some helpful information on where I should go to London in June. We found a Spurgeon boggle-head in the book store. Yes, I bought it. Also, by some random providence of God, I ran into my friend from Ryerson. We promised to do lunch and we eventually did meet up!

Ligor Duncan was leading chapel. It was a pretty good message. He talked about Elijah in 1 Kings 19. We often try to subvert God's will and try to make Him do ours. However, God's way is the best way. (Isa 55:8-9) We often feel like we're giving stuff up when we do stuff for God. No man gives up anything that God doesn't repay hundredfold this life and next.

Registration was a nightmare. So we didn't register til Wednesday.

The first three sessions were with Mark Dever, R. C. Sproul, and Al Mohler. Each of them are very gifted and godly men.

Mark Dever: How is the gospel of Jesus visible in your church?
R. C. Sproul: How synthesis of Christianity + Paganism spring up over the past 50 years.
Al Mohler: Eight identifiable traits of false gospels.

With Sproul and Mohler, there was a lot to absorb. They are very heady theological types. Dever gave a lot of good points that I could absorb quickly.

Scott also introduced us to some of his friends whom he invited to our room. They were very down to earth people, but a lot of them had this aura about them. Two brothers, Parker and Charlie, grew up in Christian homes, home-schooled, very dedicated to the Lord. Through our short talks, I could tell that they were very different. It was inspiring, and humbling.

Suffice it to say, I didn't get that much sleep that night.