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Laymen sometimes think they need not be theologians. That, however, is a very great mistake. They do need to be theologians; at least, they should be amateur theologians. In fact, that is the one vocation every man is obliged to follow. A layman does not need to be a plumber, a carpenter, a lawyer, a doctor, a teacher, a laborer, a housewife. These are all possibilities, not necessities. A layman may be one of these or the other as he chooses. But he must be a theologian. This is not an option with him but a requirement… A lay theologian is a person who has a true knowledge of God which he understands in nontechnical, nonprofessional, nonacademic terms… Is it not clear why a layman must necessarily be a theologian? Is there anyone, layman or otherwise, who does not need to know God? Does the Scripture not say, “This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent” (John 17:3)? It is, then, no mere option with a layman whether he will be a theologian or not, whether he will have eternal life or not; it is no option with him whether he will know God or not. The knowledge of God is necessary to eternal life. And if eternal life is necessary for every man, then theology is also necessary for every man.

John Gerstner

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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Ham and Lima Bean Soup

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains		Soups/stews, Meats	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Butter
12	oz	Red-skinned potatoes*
1	c	Chopped onion
1	c	Mixture of green and red pep
28	oz	Chicken broth
2	c	Ilk
10	oz	Frozen Fordhook lima beans
8	oz	Cooked smoked ham; cut up pi

INSTRUCTIONS

* Scrubbed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces. Melt butter in 5 qt pot over
medium-high heat.  Add potatoes, onion and peppers. Cook about 8 minutes
until onion and peppers are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients, except
ham; bring to boil.  Reduce heat to medium. Add ham and simmer 10 to 15
minutes until hot and lima beans are tender.
**SuSan/San Diego**
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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