What Is Camp? Part 2 “The Lord Uses Camps”
How could camping be so present in Scripture and still not be apparent? In part it depends what you’re looking for. The predominant places we see camp emphasized are in the Books of Moses and in the Gospels. In both contexts we find God working in powerful ways for the redemption and sanctification of His people as they’re called away from civilization and the life they’ve known to dwell together in the wilderness.
What Is Camp? Part 1 “A Few Questions”
As we get older and mature in our faith, and especially as we develop a more settled theology (namely, theologically Reformed convictions), we may lose some certainty about camp and question our earlier experiences. Were those feelings just emotional highs? How theologically sound was the teaching back then? Did I truly learn anything valuable? Was camp just a fun getaway with childhood friends? Should churches and parents invest so much time and money into camps? Wouldn’t a service project or mission trip be a better way to advance Christ’s kingdom?
Those are valid questions, and I’m glad you’re asking them.