Saturday, May 16, 2009

The Latest NEW Trend

It's rufus for one thing.

And I invented it myself. What you ask? A Leviticus Party.
I predict that within the next year it will explode into a Generation Church pop-culture phenomena. Let me explain.

I'm positive that most Christians have Bible reading plans (those of you nodding your heads "no" - I'll save that one for another day). And oh boy, have I heard the dreaded sighs and dissatisfaction when the empty boxes of Leviticus must be filled and checked off to complete your year's plan. I've been there many a times (or not). But now I think the time has come for a change. A change of heart. A change of pace. And a change of perspective. 

I think we need to embrace Leviticus. 

How do we do this? Answer. See below.

Leviticus Parties: A group of 3 or more individuals (the more the merrier) who gather together and read the entire book of Leviticus together in 1 day (or less). The party can take place in any setting in any environment and include any of the following: coffee, food, music, highlighters, laughter, awkward silence, your Bible (hopefully) and basically whatever you want. There are no limits and you make it what you want. The only requirement is that you offer emotional/mental/social support to each of your friends during the whole process. The agenda is simple: finish the book of Leviticus and do whatever you have to do to have fun. 

Now, I know what you're thinking. Leviticus and party don't belong in the same sentence together. And you might think this idea is rather drastic and unconventional, but ironically I'm not one for rules (and maybe that's why I should read Leviticus) and being limited to the norms. So I say we throw it all out the window and spice things up. When was the last time you've done that? 

So while we all know Leviticus has been one of the more challenging books of the Bible to read through and from various Christian sources I have heard that it is one saved last by many. 
I ask of you - why the down faces and putting away of the highlighters? I say you drag those bad-boys out and get partying it up in Leviticus. 

I say we change the stereotype and start loving Leviticus! So it's up to you, get started and plan your own Leviticus Party - let me know how it goes.

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  2. Yes, an excellent idea, I hope it does start a trend.

    Please refrain from Song of Solomon parties... that could get weird.

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  3. ...unless you need accountability.

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