Yesterday I wrote about Joel, an amazing Bible teacher at my current congregation. That blog made me reminisce about another incredible teacher many years ago in Phoenix. Truitt was teaching a summer series on the book of Revelation. I don't remember much from that study except for one scripture. Truitt stated that the entire book can be summed up in Revelation 17:12-14.
That passage speaks about the ultimate battle of good versus evil or the Lamb of God (Jesus) versus the Beast (Satan). Verse 14 (NIV) puts it this way, "They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings - and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers."
Did you see it? Jesus triumphs! Those with him, his faithful followers, are victorious as well. The fight rages our entire lives. Remain true to the Lamb, and WE WIN! Hallelujah!
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
We Win!
I am a Christian, married over 49 years to my amazing wife, Delores; retired after 40 years as an educator including 10 years as a high school English teacher, 14 years as a school administrator, and 16 years as professor of education at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, TN; 4 children and 11 grandchildren.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Right Mouthwash
Joel is one of the best Bible teachers I have ever experienced. We attend his Sunday morning class on Luke/Acts and his Wednesday night study of some of Paul's epistles. He really does his homework. He always has a study guide for us including research and background. His presentations are filled with energy and enthusiasm. He uses the right mouthwash.
This is an acronym I taught my prospective teachers as a professor of education at Martin Methodist College for 16 years before my retirement in 2017. Teachers must use the right mouthwash:
This is an acronym I taught my prospective teachers as a professor of education at Martin Methodist College for 16 years before my retirement in 2017. Teachers must use the right mouthwash:
- Submission to the policies of the district or school and to the laws of the land. In the Bible class setting this would mean following the Bible and the approved education plan in that congregation.
- Creativity and variety will maintain the interest of students and encourage study and participation.
- Organization can bring an atmosphere of "decently and in order" to any classroom.
- Preparation of more interesting content than can possibly be covered in the allotted time will help maintain student interest and keep a lively pace.
- Enthusiasm is the energy that brings life to the lesson. A smile on the teacher's face can augment a passion in the tone of voice.
Yes, SCOPE is the acronym that turns a good teacher into a great one who amazes multitudes as Jesus did. The Master Teacher was an incredible story teller, held the interest of audiences, and baffled the authorities who questioned him. I'm proud to sit at Joel's feet as he emulates Jesus by exhibiting the right mouthwash in all his classes.
I am a Christian, married over 49 years to my amazing wife, Delores; retired after 40 years as an educator including 10 years as a high school English teacher, 14 years as a school administrator, and 16 years as professor of education at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, TN; 4 children and 11 grandchildren.
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