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You Can Understand The Bible! The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, November 27,2019, Page 7B By Charles Harris Pastor, Beattie Road Church of Christ Sometimes when people look at the Bible, they get a bit overwhelmed. They see a book with over a thousand pages and with some unfamiliar names and terminol ogy in it. They have likely heard people talk about trying to read and understand the Bible, and they allow what they hear to shape their own expectations. Truthfully, they are just not really sure where to start. Per haps some words of introduction and en couragement would be beneficial. First, if the above paragraph describes you in any part, realize that everyone has been where you are. No one comes to the Bible the first time with all the knowl edge and under standing of a longtime Bible scholar. It takes time and effort for everyone. Start small. It’s not a race or a competition. Second, it helps to rec ognize that God intends for His Word to be un derstood. The Almighty God made us and He made the Bible. Thus, He has the power to (1) write a book that is understandable and (2) give us the ability to under stand it. Early Christians were reassured that when they read the Bible they would be able to “understand” it (Ephesians 3:3-4), and they were challenged to “un derstand what the will of the Lord is” (Ephesians 5:17). God would not call upon us to do something that He did not first give us the ability to do. Third, start at the beginning (in the Table of Contents) and see the two main divisions. The Bible is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testa ment. In general, these two divisions represent two separate covenants that God made at two separate times with two separate peoples. The first covenant was made with the Jews when they were at Mt. Sinai (Deuteronomy 5:2). The purpose of that first covenant was to prepare people for the coming of Jesus (Galatians 3:19-25). When Jesus came, that old covenant was “taken out of the way” (Colossians 2:14), and Jesus “established the second” covenant, or the New Testament (Hebrews 10:9), when He died on the cross for us (Hebrews 9:15-17). To day, we do not live under the Old Testament (Gal. 5:1-4), but we live under the New Testament and are subject to obeying it (Hebrews 5:8-9). Fourth, Jesus Christ is the theme of the whole Bible. God had a plan before Creation to redeem mankind to Himself (Ephesians 1:4- 7), and the Bible unfolds how God fulfilled that plan completely and perfectly. The Bible can be summarized in three sentences: (1) “Jesus is coming” (the books of the Old Testament). (2) “Jesus is here” (the first four books of the New Testament). (3) “Jesus is coming again” (the last 23 books of the New Testament). The Bible is a mar velous book. God is good! He gave us the Bible so that we could come to know Him, love Him, believe in Him, and obey Him. Let’s get into it together and study it. The Beattie Road church of Christ meets at 1731 Beattie Rd., Albany, GA. Our times of ser vices are: Sunday-9:30 am; 10:30 am; 6:00pm, Wednesday-7:00pm. If we can assist you in your spiritual journey contact us at 229-435-2193 or 870-500-5535. You can also visit us online at beattieroad.org Charles Harris Obituaries Teresa Jill Lyon Erickson Teresa Jill Lyon Erick son, 48, of Lee County, GA, died November 13, 2019 at her residence. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11:00 AM at Mathews Funeral Home. Eddie Garcia officiated. Interment fol lowed in the Leesburg Cemetery. Teresa was born in Albany, GA, on May 3, 1971. She attended Albany Public School, graduated from Monroe High School and attend ed Darton College. She moved to Lee County in 1998 and was employed with E & E Engineer ing and with Medley Restaurant and Hotel Supply. Teresa was a mem ber of Central Baptist Church and was active in the NJR ROTC at Lee County High School. Teresa loved doing for others; she loved plants, flowers, animals, Dis ney, and the color pink. Survivors include her husband of twenty-six years, Darin Erick son, her sons, Brandon (Parker) Erickson and Dylan Erickson, a granddaughter, Virginia Kate Erickson, her par ents, Charles A. Lyon and Maureen Kitchen Lyon and a brother, Gregory A. (Michelle) Lyon all of Lee County, GA, a brother-in-law, David (Christina) Erick son of Warner Robins, GA, a sister-in-law, Holly (Wade) Pollock of Mitchell County, GA, nieces and nephews, Gracie Pollock and Haiden Pollock both of Mitchell County, GA, Joey Erickson of Warner Robins, GA, Landon Lyon of Lee County, GA, and her loving fur babies, Bella, Lucky and Buster. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Phoebe Hospice, Sele na, Joy, Barbara, Chris, Katrina, and Veronica. Those desiring may make contributions to the Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA, 31707. To sign the online registry or to send con dolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www. mathewsfuneralhome. com. Theo Harris Peddy Theo Harris Peddy, Jr., 70, of Leesburg, GA died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Phoebe Putney Memori al Hospital. He was born in Amer- icus, Ga., on September 14, 1949, and grew up in Dawson, Ga. Mr. Peddy had resided in Leesburg, Ga for a number of years. Mr. Peddy was a veteran who served in the Vietnam War as a Navy medic attached to a Marine air wing. He graduated with honors from Lyman Ward Mil itary Academy in Camp Hill, AL, in 1967 and from Georgia South western State University Bible, from page 6B of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. from Matthew 2 For a free Scripture packet, please write From the Bible, BIBLE FOUN DATION, PO Box 908, Newberg, Oregon 97132. email: bf@bf.org Snyder, from page 6B “no.” This turkey knows when not to gobble. Peter understood this when he wrote, “For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile” (1 Peter 3:10). I have discovered there is a time to speak and then there is a time to wallow in silence. Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-552-2543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@ att.net. His web site is www.jamessnyderminis- tries.com. with degrees in History and Medical Technol ogy. He was a Medical Technologist employed by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and Georgia Health Labora tory. He was preceded in death by his parents Theo Harris Peddy Sr. and Merle Barton Peddy. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Head Peddy, Leesburg, GA, daughters, Laura Peddy Copeland, Bronwood, GA, Virginia Lynn Ped dy, Athens, GA, Hillary Peddy Pratt, Lithonia, GA, Brandi Marie Glov er, Lee County, GA, son, Brad Alan Head (Kristiana), Leesburg, GA, sisters, Trelle Bar ton Law, Panama City, FL, Merle Peddy Reese, Herod, GA, grandchil dren, Summer Lemax, Leesburg, GA, Peyton Parker, Leesburg, GA, Marley Pratt, Lithonia, GA, Elijah Garcia, Lee County, GA, Gresham Head, Leesburg, GA, Gracie Garcia, Lee County, GA, and Leona Head, Leesburg, GA, and great-grandchildren, Wyatt Word and Jaxon Word. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorials in memory of Theo Harry Peddy, Jr. to Lee Coun ty Animal Shelter, 101 Mossy Dell Road, Lees burg, GA 31763. To sign the online registry, or to send con dolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www. mathewsfuneralhome. com. Robert Sanford (Sandy) Parker Robert Sanford (San dy) Parker, 58, of Lee County, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A Memorial service will be conducted on Tues day, November 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm at First Bap tist Church of Leesburg. Rev. Steve Kegley will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Robert was born in Columbus, GA. on De cember 06, 1960 to the late Lester and Martha Parker. Robert was passionate about letting everyone know that “God’s Got This” after his lung transplant in 2016. He wanted every one to know that despite his ailing body, the Lord was still in control and even if his body failed, his spirit and love for the Lord would not. He loved his Lord, church, family and friends. He served as a volun teer with Donate Life Georgia spreading the word about how organ donation had saved and changed his life. We cannot forget of course, his beloved Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. Survivors include his wife Shelly Parker of Lee County, his children Stephen Ramsey of Lee County, Rebekah Nelms (Dylan) of Lee County, Holly Parker, and Les Parker (Monica) both of Colquitt County GA., grandchildren Colby Baker, Meridyth Balt- zell, Colton Stanton, Elizabeth Baltzell, Layla Parker, Linlee Ram sey, and Willow Grace Nelms, and two brothers Danny Clark (Debbie), AL, Richard (Amy) Parker, AL and their families. The family wishes to thank the community for all the meals, fund raising, love, support and prayers over the last four years of his jour ney. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in memory of Robert Parker to Donate Life Georgia (donatelife- georgia.org). To sign the online registry, or to send con dolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www. mathewsfuneralhome. com Ernesto E. Jumento Ernesto E. Jumento, 79, of Lee County, GA, died November 22, 2019 at his residence. A Rosa ry will be held Monday at 2:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. Grave side funeral services will be held Monday at 3:00 PM at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Chris Ortega will officiate. Mr. Jumento was born in Manila on March 28, 1940 to the late Anasta- cio and Teofila Jumento. He was a self-employed Mechanical Engineer. Mr. moved to Lee Coun ty, GA ten years ago from New Jersey and was a member of St. Te resa’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Zenida Jumento of Lee County, GA, two sons, Andrew (Alyssa) of Lee County, GA and John (Theresa) Jumen to of New Windsor, MD, his grandchildren, Alexandria (Evan) Tully, Amara Jumento and Phoebe Jumento, his great-grandchildren, Kaison Tully and Joseph Tully, two sisters, Rosa rio Jumento and Melina Jumento and a brother- in-law, Antonio (Mirna) Velasco. To sign the online registry or to send con dolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www. mathewsfuneralhome. com. Gladys Carol Fore Rachals Gladys Carol Fore Rachals, 88, of Albany, GA died November 24, 2019 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Byne Memorial Baptist Church. Dr. Duane Logsdon will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Rachals was born September 18, 1931 to late Charles and Annie Bell Fore. She lived in Lee County and Albany all of her life. Gladys graduated from Lee County High School in 1949, and married Robert Lloyd Rachals III in 1950. Mrs. Rachals served as a Cub Scout Den Mother for twelve years. She was employed with Millers Department Store and Gayfers De partment Store where she managed the jewelry department. As a busi ness woman, she owned and operated the Second Chance and Nearly New Consignment shops for twenty years. Mrs. Rachals was an active member of Byne Memo rial Baptist Church and the Open Door Sunday School Class. Mrs. Rachals left behind quite a legacy by being a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was survived by Robert L. (Carla) Rachals IV of Destin, FL, Rhonda Giddens of Albany, GA, Rita (Tommy) Lowery, Roger W. (Terri) Ra chals, Reggie D. (Melis sa) Rachals, and Renee Gail (Dean) McNeal, all of Lee County, GA, eleven grandchildren, and sixteen great grand children. The family will receive friends Wednes day, November 27 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Byne. Those desiring may make contributions in memory of Mrs. Rachals to Living the Legacy c/o Byne Memorial Bap tist Church, 2832 Ledo Road, Albany, GA, 31707. To sign our online registry, or to send con dolences to the family, you may visit Mat thews’ website at www. mathewsfuneralhome. com. lO JOSEPH W. 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