Promises to God

- confession to a friend
- joint baptism
- forgiveness of "betrayal"

3/3. so far so good.

Campus Challenge 2007 Messages by Tom Lin

Friday, May 18, 2007

“Homecoming”; Luke 15:11-24

Son’s Discoveries:

1. Cannot live independently
1. In need:

i. Clothes

ii. Friends

iii. Housing

2. alone:
1. no love
2. **sooner or later the “distant country” disappoints
3. realizes he has a home:
1. v. 17
2. can go back to his Father’s house

Father’s Extravagant Response:

- “welcome home” hugs + affection

- saves his son from Quetsatsah Ceremony (punishment for son who lost inheritance à cut off from his people, never speak to him again à family has lost faith/face

o extravagant love from father à Forgiveness

- gives gifts + party

o sandals à not a servant but a son; only free men wear sandals

o robeà distinction; riches & wealth

o ring à authority

Saturday, May 19, 2007

“Great Expectations”; Luke 15:25-32

“Eldest Child” Disease

1. High Expectations
1. “maybe it’s better to not be the best” – Josh, Searching for Bobby Fischer
2. See God as a SLAVE DRIVER
3. Debtor’s Mentality (“don’t treat me”)
1. Owing Jesus back nullifies grace because it is no longer free

How will you finish the story?

- Join the party!

- Be real and ask for a party!

- Pray: “Abba, Father, I belong to you…”

“Leaving our Asian Grails”; Mark 10:17-22

1. Academic Idolatry
2. Career Identity
3. Money & Possessions
4. Relationships

àgo, sell, leave

- v. 23-25

- v. 29-30

Sunday, May 20, 2007

“Campus Mission”; Luke 10: 25-37

àMissions has been lost, each church has become a club

Becoming Life-Saving Fellowships

1. See what the Samaritan sees
2. Come Near (go towards) v.34
3. Love Extravagantly With Resources (Time; v. 33-35)
4. Bring Students to a Place of Healing

The purpose of Christian community must be focused on its life-saving purpose.

“Risk-taking”; Luke 19:12-27

Doing Risky Business with…

1. Our Opportunity to be Students
2. Our money à give away free stuff à investing in Kingdome business/risks
3. Our Social Networks

What prevents us from Risk-taking?

- Our Fears à “Fear not.” 366 times in Bible

- Our False conception of resources ** Schindler’s list à could have taken more risks

don't get me wrong, hun, those feelings are gone

so. i've decided to get baptized. May 27, 2007. so has he. the funny/creepy/unusually cool thing is:
over a year ago, we made a promise/agreement/suggestion that we would get baptized together after our 18th birthdays. when i say "i promise" i mean it. it's the only time that you know for sure i'm not lying. and we never spoke about it again. until April 24, 2007.

as of today:
- we're both getting baptized on May 27, 2007
- we're both 18