Nice to know you have a family, bad to know that it was a really struggle to understand the bible at first, i have always understood scripture, but over time i learn things upon old verses i read. Interpretation is greater as time and spirituality go by.I was sharing with my church family the importance of reading the Word daily. I also asked how do they apply what they read.
At first some were intimidated because they began to compare their study with another who had been studying for years.
I was called as a bible teacher back in '74 or so immediately after being "Baptized in the Holy Spirit" (To use AG Vernacular) in the late '60s and '70s in central Ohio. There was a great hunger for the Bible among folks from liberal Protestant churches and Catholics, so what was needed was basic instruction dealing with subjects like Salvation, SIN, Creation, the LAW, and general biblical history. we didn't use any sort of "Printed curriculum", but we went bi-weekly in homes where the folks would gather. We met on Thursdays, and on Wednesday, the Holy Spirit would let me know what HE wanted to be taught, and the next night, He'd guide me through it, and provide the answers to the questions/discussions that would ensue. The same went for other meetings with Catholic groups, and I found it easy to simply follow HIS lead in teaching sessions that could go 2+ hours. I had my OWN "AGENDA" (to get 'em oriented in the full gospel direction), but God never let me go there, and kept the meetings focused on Biblical basics. And finally I wound up teaching Adult classes in (of all things) the United CHurch of Christ denomination. and I followed the same methods there. The Ho.y SPirit would give me a list of Scriptures, and we'd go through 'em.Dear brothers and sisters;
I was sharing with my church family the importance of reading the Word daily. I also asked how do they apply what they read.
At first some were intimidated because they began to compare their study with another who had been studying for years.
I shared that when I first started reading the Bible I didn't know the difference between Genesis and Revelation, or that the Psalms was in the middle of the book, and got confused over the names of the books of Chronicles and Corinthians.
I wanted to ask if we all can join in this topic and what you share may encourage another in our academic discipline.
Romans 15:4, For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
God bless you all and your families.
the more you teach a child the more the chance of them being saved. plus it will stick with them sponges is correctI think some people look down on teaching children as not really teaching but children are such sponges and often a lot more receptive than adults. They are so hungry for learning. Also, it's a lot more fun!
Not too sure that God works on a 'chance' system.the more you teach a child the more the chance of them being saved. plus it will stick with them sponges is correct
there has be a seed planted watered eyes of understanding opened . i hold to freewill imo the more children know the more likely saved . when i say chance its not like rolling dice for salvation . one thing for sure you cant invest just enough word in a childNot too sure that God works on a 'chance' system.
that's for sure.one thing for sure you cant invest just enough word in a child
Revelation 1:3 KJVSSo faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." (Romans 10:17)
One of the most helpful resources I have found in recent years, is an Audio Bible: The Bible originally didn't have chapters and verses.
Not discounting the value of reading, at all.Revelation 1:3 KJVS
[3] Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
I believe many back then many could not read so had to resort to hearing the word. Either way a blessing was promised.
Yup, I'm a reader and slow thinker. My brain can't keep up with my ears lol.Not discounting the value of reading, at all.
I spend a lot of time on the road. Gets a bit tricky trying to balance my Family Heirloom KJV Bible on the steering wheel while driving...