And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.
Being a teacher of the gospel isn't just duplicating the bible in ways people can understand. its about duplicating the Master Teacher, Jesus, by living out His teachings so that others can follow. Sure, some theology can be really left-brained but the heart and attitude by which we teach is very important. Paul suffered so greatly because he was revealing his faith s he taught. He didn't go from town to town with textbooks, relay the message, and was out of there. He genuinely displayed the faith behind the teachings. Those gifted as teachers need to be faithful encouragers.
It's so awesome to be on this journey with my LORD. This season has me constantly reminded of my purpose, and that is to teach the gospel by example. I love to explain the bible in the context of going through our journeys; a counselor perhaps. I know I'm on a season where I'm looking at my biblical education and I'm considering taking online/DVD classes. But am I missing the teaching examples through sitting in a classroom? Shouldn't I be learning how teachers teach and students learn? Textbook knowledge is only useful when used with the right agenda. I carefully need to pray on direction to my calling.
Heavenly Father, thank You for fine-tuning my thoughts on my purpose. The more I allow You to shape my mind the more chiseled the image is. I pray LORD that You continue to speak to me about how I should carry out Your will so that I can encourage and build my brothers and sisters up in faith and discipleship. Please guard my heart and mind from attack of the evil one. I'm certain he's going to throw confusion and distractions my way. I'm here and say Yes to You my Creator. In the Holy name of Your Son Jesus I pray, Amen!
2 Timothy 1:11-12
Being a teacher of the gospel isn't just duplicating the bible in ways people can understand. its about duplicating the Master Teacher, Jesus, by living out His teachings so that others can follow. Sure, some theology can be really left-brained but the heart and attitude by which we teach is very important. Paul suffered so greatly because he was revealing his faith s he taught. He didn't go from town to town with textbooks, relay the message, and was out of there. He genuinely displayed the faith behind the teachings. Those gifted as teachers need to be faithful encouragers.
It's so awesome to be on this journey with my LORD. This season has me constantly reminded of my purpose, and that is to teach the gospel by example. I love to explain the bible in the context of going through our journeys; a counselor perhaps. I know I'm on a season where I'm looking at my biblical education and I'm considering taking online/DVD classes. But am I missing the teaching examples through sitting in a classroom? Shouldn't I be learning how teachers teach and students learn? Textbook knowledge is only useful when used with the right agenda. I carefully need to pray on direction to my calling.
Heavenly Father, thank You for fine-tuning my thoughts on my purpose. The more I allow You to shape my mind the more chiseled the image is. I pray LORD that You continue to speak to me about how I should carry out Your will so that I can encourage and build my brothers and sisters up in faith and discipleship. Please guard my heart and mind from attack of the evil one. I'm certain he's going to throw confusion and distractions my way. I'm here and say Yes to You my Creator. In the Holy name of Your Son Jesus I pray, Amen!
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