Southgate Esther

Sam as Jesus

2008-11-18T07:50:00.005Z

Sam

Each time I read Lord of the Rings, I am touched by Sam. He is one of my favourite characters in the whole trilogy. You can't help but love his humility, 'simplicity', and faithfulness.
But although Sam may seem like a relativly unimportant character, he is another major peice in the picture of Jesus. His humility and loyalty are just astounding.
In his humility, he is marked by self-forgetfulness. He doesn't think about himself, his role, or his contribution: he simply fulfills the task which he has set himself / been given and doggedly carries on. In his admiration for others and gratitude to others he nevers seems to think that others have equal reason to admire or are grateful to him.
He sticks with Frodo even when it could cost him his life. He helps Frodo through thick and thin, even when Frodo is increasingly ungrateful. I don't think it's until after the Ring has been dropped into the Lake of Fire, and Frodo and Sam are waiting for the eagle to come before Frodo realises how much Sam has done for him.
Quite simply, Frodo wouldn't have succeeded in the Quest if it hadn't been for Sam.
Sam was just one little Hobbit who no one thought very much of until the end. Jesus was 'just' one man who no one thought very much of until the End.

Frodo as Jesus

2008-11-16T15:23:00.004Z

Frodo

Frodo is in many ways the main character of the Lord of the Rings. He's the Ring-Bearer. He has the biggest Quest. But in other ways he's just another one more character who's qualities make up a picture of Jesus.
Frodo Baggins is a rather unusual Hobbit. He is the strange nephew of the Strange Bilbo Baggins, who has never wholly been liked. He is also friend to Gandalf the Grey (later Gandalf the White) who is known in the Shire as a 'Disturber of the Peace'! Like Jesus, Frodo is an 'outsider who in some ways doesn't fit.
Frodo's inheritance of the Ring puts him and the Shire in terrible danger. So he sets out to save the Shire from the Black Shadow. When in Rivendell, Frodo offers to take the Ring to Mordor, even though his heart pull him back from the prospect.
On the Quest, Frodo's humility, bravery, and diligence are all like those of Jesus. Jesus showed his humility be going on His Quest - to the Cross. He showed his bravery by going on His Quest - to the Cross. Annd he showed his diligence by going on His Quest - to the Cross. Frodo, like Jesus had a horrific journey to face, and, though himself righteous and innocent, he carried the burden produced by the evil of others.

Gandalf as Jesus

2008-10-29T19:57:00.001Z

Gandalf

Gandalf is another 'Jesus' figure in Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. His wisdom, authority, power, leadership, and humility are all assets which make Jesus the perfect Servant King. Gandalf leads the Company until Moria, where he sacrifices himself so that the rest of the Company can go on. Gandalf is the leader of the Fellowship of the Ring and, in some ways, binds the other members together. Though he is the wisest member of the Company he gives time to others and, as Aragorn grows up into being king, Gandalf treats him as a friend and almost an equal. For the sake of the Company he gives himself to death in the battle with the monstrous Balrog in the end he comes back (rises!), even greater and more powerful than before!

Aragorn as Jesus

2008-10-21T14:38:00.006+01:00

There are many different 'Jesus' figures in The Lord of the Rings. In a way, each member of the Fellowship is a different representative of Him.

Aragorn

Aragorn is a lonely Ranger under the disguise of Strider, so he doesn't look too pretty. But 'All that is gold does not glitter'. He is heir to the throne of Gondor, but doesn't want to take up his place as king until the end. He is misunderstood, and taken as a dangerous man by many who meet him. He heals Faramir, Eowyn, and Merry in The Return Of The King.
'The hands of a King are the hands of a Healer'.

Jesus

Jesus is the King of our World. He takes his place on the Throne to rule and judge us justly. While living on this earth, Jesus was ignored, dispised, misunderstood, and even killed by those around him. To be honest, being a carpenter's son, he wouldn't have looked too glamorous, but 'All that is gold does not glitter'.
Jesus' hands are the hands of a King. The King. They are also hands that heal. He heals many, and the people bring sick to him for healing.
'The hands of a King are the hands of a Healer'.

Gollum's Death

2008-10-20T16:07:00.002+01:00

I have two thoughts on Gollum's death for now;

1. While Gollum, Frodo, and Sam are struggling together on the slopes of Mount Doom, Frodo says to Gollum, 'Begone and trouble me no more! If you touch me ever again, you shall be cast yourself into the Fire of Doom.'
The next time we meet Gollum, he touches Frodo and flings himself into the Fire of Doom.

2. 'The Lake of Fire is the second death.' Rev 20:14b NIV
In a way, Gollum has two deaths. He first 'dies' to the Ring, by falling completly under it's power, and being controlled by it. His second death is by being thrown into the Lake of Fire...

The Love of the Rings

2008-10-20T15:44:00.003+01:00

As I start reading The Lord of the Rings for the ninth time, I realise my love for the works of Tolkien grows every time I read it. I can hardly wait to get back into Middle-Earth, where I can be with all my favourite characters again. Every time I read it, I wonder if somehow the ending will change, and if Gollum will kill Frodo and keep the Ring, and become the Master like he dreams of. But no. Each time it stays the same, and the Ring gets destroyed.
Because I love this series so much, I have decided to share some of my delight with the few Tolkien fans who might read my blog, and to change it into an I-love-Lord-of-the-Rings-and-Tolkien blog.
I will be posting some thoughts (not very profound ones), and comments on Lord of the Rings.

So welcome to Middle-Earth...

Meese or Moose?

2008-02-09T21:27:00.000Z

Collins Dictionary entry of MOOSE:

Moose - (mu:s) n, pl, meese.
A large North American deer having large flattened palmate antlers: also occurs in Europe and Asia where it is called an elk. (C17: of Amerind origin)

Joni

2008-01-19T13:20:00.000Z

I just finished a book called Joni. I was given this book from my good friend, Kate, when I was baptized. Thanks Kate! It is a very good book, that I strongly recommend.

It is an autobiography of Joni Eareckson Tada, who became paralyzed from the neck down when she was only 17. It is the story of an amazing woman who went through so much. It is a very encouraging and humbling story of someone who trusted the Lord and was able to cope with not being able to do almost anything because the Lord helped her.

I highly recommend it!

My Darling Sister

2008-01-18T20:40:00.000Z

For my lovely new blog design, I have to thank my wonderful sister, Ruth! She spent about 45 hours (about 1 and 1/2 actually) helping me to do clever things that I didn't even know existed! Today, she has proved herself to be a bit of a clever bean with Web Designs! Thank you Ruth!

Also, thank you God for giving me such wonderful, willing to help sisters!

Our Awesome Creator

2008-01-18T17:45:00.000Z

Recently I bought the computer game Sims 2. Basically it's a game where you make "people" and run and rule their lives. You can make them do whatever you want. Well, just imagine us as a bit like a Sim. There is a Creator of everything who can make us do whatever He wants. He completely rules our lives. While in Sims, I can wreck and destroy and mess up one of my character's lives, and often (accidentally) get things wrong, God NEVER messes things up, He NEVER gets things wrong, He rules our lives perfectly! In His gracious plan for human life, he doesn't wreck everyone's lives, He nurtures lives, He helps us to grow, He opens up more of His Word for us to understand. Even though He has the power to blow up the earth and cut off all human life (which is what we deserve) instead, He sent His only, beloved son to give us a chance for life. Wow! I'm very glad God is my Creator and not me!

Good Friday

2007-04-06T17:59:00.000+01:00

Well...today is the day, when Christians all over the world remember Jesus' death on the cross - Good Friday. It's an amazing thing to remember how Jesus was willing to be beaten and mocked, to be tortured and finally killed, just for me. And what's even more amazing, is that after Jesus died, that wasn't the end. God was still planning more! He was planning for Jesus to rise again from the dead, and to fulfill earlier Scriptures in doing that!

THANK YOU JESUS!

Cool Verses!

2007-03-01T20:24:00.000Z

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

Acts 20:24

However I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.

1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.

John 19:30

When He had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.

Genesis 1:27

So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Hebrews 10:31

It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God.

1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

Psalm 118:24

This is the day that the Lord has made; let rejoice and be glad in it!

Genesis 1:1-2

In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth.
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

Phiilippians 2:10-11

That at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in Heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

Psalm 56:3-4

When I am afraid I will trust in you. In God whose word I praise, in God I trust, I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!

PRAISE THE LORD!

Happy 2007!

2006-12-31T17:25:00.000Z

Well...today is the last day of 2006! It feels weird to think that tomorrow is a whole new year! Anyway I am posting this blog to say that I pray that everyone who reads my blog, will in this next year, grow to love and know our Lord Jesus Christ more and more, and to grow more like Him everyday!

HAVE A HAPPY 2007!

Sorry, sorry, sorry!

2006-12-29T19:53:00.000Z

Hello! I'm sooo sorry that I haven't written in sooo long! My excuse is that last time I came to write, I had forgotten my password so I couldn't! But now I'm back (!) and ready to "Blog, blog, blog!" Well... a lot of things have happened in the past (this is so embarassing) 5 MONTHS! *arghhhhh!* Such as: me turning 12, my eldest sister going to uni in America (and returning for Christmas), Christmas, getting tickets to go and see The Sound Of Music in London(!!!!!!!!!), and me making a new friend! I haven't done much recently. Tomorrow my 2 sisters and I are going to Covent Garden to go round a few shops. Oh, by the way, there are so many *!* next to The Sound Of Music, because I am sooooooooooooooooo excited about it! My sister Ruth is taking me, just because she is soooo nice and generous! At the moment, she is in Enfield with my other sister and her friend watching a film about Beatrix Potter. Well, I can't think what else to say, so I'll go now.
Sorry again for not blogging for so long, and I'll blog again soon!

Bye!

Trip to Felixstowe

2006-07-22T20:05:00.000+01:00

We have just got back from a long day seeing dad's side of the family. We left about 9:30 this morning and arrived at about 11:30. We then had a bit of a laze at my Granny and Dad-dad's, and had lunch. After lunch, I watched my first ever episode of "The Waltons" and went to my Aunt's and Uncle's house where 3 of my second cousins were. The eldest is 3 or 4, then the next is nearly 2, and the youngest is not yet 1! So I played with them quite a lot. And we went back to my grandparents. When we got back there, it was about 4:30 and at around 4:45 we had tea. Then we slobbed for a bit before returning at around 7:35.

Wales

2006-07-21T18:45:00.000+01:00

Hi again! Last week we got back from a hot and relaxing week in Wales! While we were there, we went to the beach twice; we climbed a few hills; I went on a 3 1/2 hour treck on a horse; we went into town a few times, and just stayed at home reading/playing Monopoly/playing RISK. We stayed in a small cottage owned by some people who used to live near us. My favorite part was either the horseriding or the hill walks, and Smudge's favorite part was either the hill walks or killing the mouse!

Well that's all for now!

Bye!

The Lord Of The Rings

2006-07-21T14:37:00.000+01:00

At the moment, my Dad and I are reading together The Lord of the Rings trilogy. We are up to the second one: The Two Towers. I am really enjoying reading them and they are really exciting. On my 11th birthday (last year) my dad said we could watch the first film, and then on my 12th birthday we can watch the second. So last year we watched the film before we read the book, but this year dad said we had to read the second book first. My birthday is in 2 weeks today and so we have to finish the second book (which we started 2 weeks ago) in 2 weeks!

Hello!

2006-07-20T19:49:00.000+01:00

Hello! I have just started a blog. A bit about me: I am nearly 12 years old, have a mum, dad, 2 sisters, a dog, and a fish!
My mum's name is Sue, my dad's name is David (his blog is: http://www.davidpfield.blogspot.com/) My eldest sister's name is Sarah, and my elder sister's name is Ruth (her blog is: http://www.pickledonion.blogspot.com/).
My dog's name is Smudge, and my fish's name is Daisy. I used to have 2 fish, one called Daisy (the one I've got now) and the other Tom, after the brill toy shop in London called DAISY AND TOM. But one night Tom jumped out of his tank and "drowned!" So now I only have Daisy, but soon hopefully I'll get another one.
A bit about my family: My Dad lectures at Oak Hill College; my Mum teaches me at home; Sarah is going to a University in America in August and is 19; Ruth has a job in London and is 17; Smudge spends his life sleeping, eating, getting taken for walks, getting cuddled, scratching (!) and is 5; and Daisy spends her time being a goldfish and isn't yet 1!
At the moment it is 21:06 on Thursday the 20th of July 2006! My favorite colours, as you can tell, are pink, purple, and (I haven't yet got to it) orange!