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KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Why Does The Bible Call Jesus “The Word”? “Jesus is the Word because through him all things are made,” says Jonathan, 8. “What he said became. Through the words of Jesus, the Earth and man were made. So, he is the Word.” When we read, “In the beginning was the Word” in John’s Gospel, we should immediately think of another Bible text that begins with the same introductory phrase. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” John’s purpose is to establish the fact that Jesus is God and man in one person. By present ing Jesus Christ as the Word through which all things were created, John is saying that God chose Jesus as his mes- senger/messiah to tell us about himself. Jesus is God and the revealer of God the Father. “No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him” (John 1:18). The revelation of God starts with creation, but it doesn’t end there. God is personal. In the teach ing, life and work of Jesus Christ, God com municated everything he desired. Creation is God’s general revela tion, but Jesus Christ is God’s personal message to us. In Greek philosophy, the concept behind the Word (Fogos) is the divine principle that permeates an orderly universe. In the Old Tes tament, the Word carries the idea of active power. God spoke the universe into being. The Apostle John presents Jesus as the eternal Word, who took on flesh and blood so that we could behold God’s glory. Around the globe, gigantic radio telescopes point to the heavens for any intelligent signal from outer space. In Jesus, we have God’s heaven-to-Earth mes sage. At times, God must be wondering, “Is anyone listening?” “I think Jesus was a message of God’s love,” says Abby, 11. “I also think he showed this by suffering on the cross for every one of our sins. And now because of ‘the Word’ and his love, we have a chance to have an eternal life in heaven.” I couldn’t have said it better, Abby. “I think the Bible calls Jesus the Word because he speaks the truth,” says Feilani, 10. “He tells us to believe in him. He wants us to spread the Word of him to everyone.” Jesus Christ didn’t promise a rose garden to those who believe in him as the way, the truth and the life. He told his disciples to expect hatred from those who reject him. The Apostle John presents Jesus as a great light entering a dark world. His light would shine so brightly that the opposition and lies of those living in darkness would not be able to overcome him (John 1:4-5). The evil one and those he controlled thought they had silenced the true Word when Ro man soldiers drove nails into Jesus’ hands and feet. What appeared Soul Food from the Hood by Keith Hood Your Honor “You’re not sup posed to judge!” “He who is with out sin, let him cast the first stone!” “Judge not lest you be judged.” “I don’t like going to the self-righ teous churches because all they do is judge you!” I guess judgment Keith Hood is a two-way street. Or do those who judge church people not realize that they have more of their own fingers pointing back than the one finger they point at those they condemn? It’s a two-way street. It is true Christians Pauline Gray Beall Mrs. Pauline Gray Beall, 81, of Albany died Sunday Aug 4, 2019 at Wynfield Park Health and Rehab. Her funeral service will be held Friday 3:00PM at Kimbrell-Stern with interment to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 2:00PM to 3:00PM at Kimbrell-Stern. Born in Liverpool, England, Mrs. Beall was a Dance instructor at the Pink Slipper. She was also in the Albany Chorale. Mrs. Beall was an avid gardener, loved flowers, enjoyed the beach and had a real love for dogs. She was preceded in death by a daughter Jane Husain. Survivors include her children Karen Husain of Tallahassee, FL: Phillip Husain of Lee County; Michael Husain of Savannah, GA; David Husain of Massanut- ten, VA; Carol Husain of Washington, DC; a brother Reginal Gray of Salem, VA; her grand children Kristi Bratcher, Kyle Wilson, Kevin Wilson, Leila Husain, Joseph Husain, R.J. Swette, Phillip Husain, Chad Husain, Char lotte Donovan, Adeline Donovan; six great grandchildren Madison Bratcher, Silver Bratcher, Keylon Swette, Malcolm Swette, Gracie Husain and Chandlin Husain. You may sign our online guestbook and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mrs. Beall by visiting Kimbrell-Stern’s website at www.kimbrellstern. com. should not judge the world because they are sinners. Yes, I said it. The world is sinners. So are church people. It’s not that I get this rush out of throwing stones. I’m just trying to see this thing as truthfully as I can. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”(Romans 3:23) All. “Well that’s hate speech!” Who are you to judge? Are Christians sup posed to judge the people who don’t join them in church? I don’t think so. Members of the Body of Christ, however, are to hold ourselves ac countable. Paul has some words for a church back when he wrote some of the Bible. It was a very tolerant church. They didn’t judge anybody. They wanted to prove how liberal they were. They were very proud of themselves for it. So Paul sent them a letter. What should the church be like? “It is actually reported that there is sexual im morality among you, and such immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles (the unchurched), that a man has his father’s wife! And you are puffed up (proud), and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from you.”(I Corinthians 5:1-2) Paul is calling for church discipline. He is See Hood, page 6B Bible, from page 4B as a complete triumph of darkness over light only demonstrated the wisdom, power and truth of Jesus’ words about his triumphal resurrec tion. Almost 2,000 years later, lying words seek to rob us from the light of that true Word. No mat ter how dark things get in any generation, there will always be some who accept the light who gives eternal life. Think about this: Jesus Christ is God’s personal message of love, truth and peace to us. Memorize this truth: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). Ask this question: Do you know Jesus as the true Word, who gives light and life? “Kids Talk About God” is written and distributed by Carey Kinsolving. To access free, online “Kids Color Me Bible” books, “Mis sion Explorers” videos, a new children’s musi cal, and all columns in a Bible Lesson Archive, visit www.KidsTalk- AboutGod.org. COPYRIGHT 2019 CAREY KINSOLVING The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, August 7,2019, Page 5B KINCHAFOONEE PRIMARY & LEE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Monday, August 12 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Seasoned Com Fresh Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk TUesday, August 13 Chicken Nuggets, Mac-n-Cheese, Green Beans Breaded Okra, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, August 14 Hamburger on Bun with Pickles, Baked Chips Baked Beans, Scalloped Potatoes, Fruit, Milk Thursday, August 15 Hot Cheesy Grits, Biscuit, Choice of Ham or Smoked Sausage, Tri-Potato Wedge Carrots with Dip, Fruit, Milk Friday, August 16 Fish Sticks, French Fries Garden Peas, Fruit, Milk LAND & HOUSE FOR SALE Land & House For Sale: 1300 Square Foot Brick House 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths, Located On I7.5+/ -Acres, Hunting, Good Timber. 808 Philema Road. $187,000. 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Farm & Plantation Realty, Inc. 229-446-0600 Or call/Txt 229-349- 1991 TWIN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & LEE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Monday, August 12 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Breadstick or Pepperoni Pizza, Seasoned Com Fresh Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk Ttiesday, August 13 Chicken Nuggets or Beef Tenders Mac-n-Cheese, Green Beans Breaded Okra, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, August 14 PB&J Sandwich or Hamburger on Bun with Pickles, Baked Chips, Baked Beans Scalloped Potatoes, Fruit, Milk Thursday, August 15 Hot Cheesy Grits, Biscuit, Choice of Ham or Smoked Sausage, Tri-Potato Wedge Carrots with Dip, Fruit, Milk Friday, August 16 Buffalo Chicken Bites, Breadstick or Hot Dog on Bun, French Fries Coleslaw, Fruit, Milk Smithville General Election Qualifying Notice Qualifying of candidates for the November 5,2019 General Municipal Election will be held August 19,2019 in the Smithville City Hall, located at 116 South Main Street, Smithville. Qualifying will begin Monday, August 19th and will continue through Friday, August 23rd during the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily. Qualifying fees are as follows: Mayor $25.00 City Council (Ward 1 and 2) $15.00 For further information, please contact the City Clerk at 846-2101. Aug 7 & 14 ^f LEE COUNTY Life works well here. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Z19-010, MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE: The goal of Lee County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is to make residents, businesses, property owners, operators of critical infrastruc ture, and municipalities less susceptible to the effects of future disasters by increasing the disaster resistance of the County and its municipalities. A copy of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is on file at the Lee County Planning Office, 102 Starksville Ave., North, and may be reviewed along with any other information regarding this plan by contacting Rozanne Braswell, Planning Director of Lee County between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lee County Board of Commissioners, Leesburg City Council and Smithville City Council will hold a joint public hear ing for case Z19-010 at the Lee County Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 27,2019 at 6:00 P.M. in the T. Page Tharp Governmental Building, Opal Cannon Auditorium, 102 Starksville Avenue North, Leesburg, Georgia. Meetings of the Lee County, Leesburg, Smithville Planning Commission, and Lee County Board of Commissioners, Leesburg City Council and the Smithville City Council are open to the public. As set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, the Lee County/City of Leesburg/City of Smithville Governments does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and will assist citizens with special needs given proper notice of seven (7) working days. The meeting rooms and buildings are handicap acces sible. For information, please call (229) 759-6000. 8/7,8/14,8/21 & emies perish, O FORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years. from Judges 5 For a free Scripture packet, please write From the Bible, BIBFE FOUNDATION, PO Box 908, Newberg, Or egon 97132. email: bf.org JOSEPH W. JONES FUNERAL HOME in Leesburg “Where Life is Celebrated and Families are Cared for” Affordable Funeral options and cremation starting at $1595.00 375 US Hwy 19 S. Leesburg, GA www.josephwjonesfuneralhome.com 229-814-1415
