Some people are considered “natural students” in the classroom. They barely need to study to make excellent grades. They absorb material easily. Their knowledge seems to “stick.” Second Peter chapters 1 and 2, however, make it evident that our education in Christ is an equal-opportunity experience for those who will dedicate themselves. The encouraging words … Continue reading –>
When Adam and Eve chose to follow the serpent’s message, they faced, among many other consequences, banishment from God’s classroom. Think about what Adam and Eve lost because of their sin. When we understand their fall, we can better understand the purpose of education for us in the present age. In spite of their banishment, … Continue reading –>
As we saw yesterday, despite God’s clear command Eve – even in her language – watered down what she had been taught. Though she didn’t misinterpret what the Lord said to her, she obviously didn’t take it seriously enough. One can hardly exaggerate the consequences of her actions. Thus, when Eve encountered the serpent, she … Continue reading –>
One of the great joys for many teachers is assembling their classrooms: hanging bulletin boards, organizing supplies, and arranging the rooms in the most desirable way. When we look at God’s vision for the classroom that was the Garden of Eden, we see the care He took in preparing a learning environment for Adam and … Continue reading –>
Though we don’t think of a garden as a classroom, it makes perfect sense, especially one like Eden, filled with the unspoiled riches of God’s creation. Hard to imagine, from our perspective today, how much these unfallen beings, in an unfallen world, being directly taught by their Creator, must have been learning in that “classroom.” … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Genesis 2:7-23; Genesis 3:1-6; 2 Peter 1:3-11; 2 Peter 2:1-17; Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:24. Memory Text: “Behold, God is exalted by His power; who teaches like Him?” (Job 36:22, NKJV). Most Bible students know the story of Genesis 1-3 and its cast of characters: God, Adam, Eve, the angels, the serpent. The setting is a … Continue reading –>
Christian Education “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10, NKJV). Think about the above text. It entails, really, two closely related concepts: “fear,” as in awe, as in marveling at the glory and power of God; and “knowledge,” as in learning … Continue reading –>
Pregnant for Two Years By Andrew McChesney Fanta Camara was excited when she noticed a bump on her belly. But as the bump grew bigger, she began to feel ill. She felt so terrible that she went to the hospital in Conakry, Guinea. A physician examined her belly. “You aren’t pregnant”, he said. Fanta didn’t … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “Those who have the spiritual oversight of the church should devise ways and means by which an opportunity may be given to every member of the church to act some part in God’s work. Too often in the past this has not been done. Plans have not been clearly laid and fully carried … Continue reading –>
At the end of the conversation between Peter and Jesus, we see two men walking on the beach. As the waves lap at the shore, Jesus tells Peter about the cost of discipleship. He wants Peter to know clearly what he will face if He accepts Jesus’ invitation to “feed My sheep”. Read John 21.18-19. … Continue reading –>
