Starting The Master Seminary

This is the first week in my seminary studies. I took introduction to Hebrew, Hermeneutics, and Fundamental of Expository preaching class. Hebrew class is based on memorization and the other two are based on reading and writing.

What stood out as we arrived to Los Angelus are the seminary families. Me and my wife have been inviting families and going to their homes for dinner or tea. The stories behind their journey in how they got here is VERY humbling. Each family has a stunning background in how they arrived to seminary and what they are going through day by day today. Their humble attitude to what they face humbles me personally. Recently I broke down just after one of these meetings thinking on God's faithfulness in these families. Some are handicap, some just gave birth to a down syndrome child. Some struggle day by day with their finances.

A little about our arrival. The first night in Los Angeles, my oldest daughter breaks her hand. Couple weeks later, I crash the only car that we have. Insurance only agrees to pay some and we had to cover the rest. These are the little things that we had to go through arriving here. But God is faithful in providing a job that is flexible with my classes. Providing apartment that is affordable, surrounded with other seminary families (this is huge blessing for my wife), and is located in a safe area.

Also, what stood out is the influence TMS has on the world. I knew they influence the world, specifically like Samara area, but 17 countries that presently train men to preach the bible and not including the countries that requested for help already. To see God's work in this area makes me want to worships our Savior even more.

I am looking forward towards the studies and actually read the Hebrew bible in it's original language.

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