Teach the Word/Share your life

GUESS WHO? Genesis 14.

In Genesis 14, four kings attack five kings; NINE kingdoms go to battle. Initially, the four capture the five and keep them captive 13 years. Then the five escape, and the four pursue and capture the five kingdoms and their people a second time. In the process, they also capture the rich man Lot andContinue reading “GUESS WHO? Genesis 14.”

Be Faithful to the Basics: You Learn By Repetition. 2 Peter 1:12.

Photo from the Sault Star, Salt Ste. Marie, Ontario 1972. Every time I left the house as a little boy my mother said, “Be careful.” It was such a constant greeting that I interpreted it more as a salutation than actual advice. “Be careful” was her way of saying goodbye—or that’s what it seemed likeContinue reading “Be Faithful to the Basics: You Learn By Repetition. 2 Peter 1:12.”

SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH KINGS AND VAGABONDS. Acts 25:12.

When Paul was arrested on trumped-up charges, he knew it was an opportunity to share the Gospel. After defending himself to Governor Felix, he appealed to Caesar. Felix answered: “You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you shall go!” Acts 25:12. God had warned Paul that traveling to Jerusalem would cause him great suffering. PaulContinue reading “SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH KINGS AND VAGABONDS. Acts 25:12.”

How Do You Judge Public Speaking? Acts 23:11.

Every time a candidate for president gives a speech, the pundits on television offer their analysis: how many minutes was the speech? Did the speaker improvise or stick to the script? Was the tone optimistic, pessimistic, or neutral? Did the speaker focus on numbers and facts or on heart-felt human stories? Was there humor? HowContinue reading “How Do You Judge Public Speaking? Acts 23:11.”

IMITATION: THE SIMPLEST WAY TO LEARN. 1 Thessalonians 1:6; 2:14.

What is the simplest way to learn a skill? How do children learn to walk? To talk? Imitation. Monkey-see, monkey-do, right? It’s so easy a monkey could do it. In fact, monkeys are so good at imitating people, one of the expressions for a good imitation of another person is to “ape” someone. But don’tContinue reading “IMITATION: THE SIMPLEST WAY TO LEARN. 1 Thessalonians 1:6; 2:14.”

SHARE YOUR LIFE, NOT MERELY YOUR WORDS. 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8.

There is an excellent movie about law school entitled THE PAPER CHASE. The film tells the story of James Hart, a law student at Harvard who is intimidated by one of his teachers, Professor Charles Kingsfield, a relationship made more difficult when Hart falls in love with Professor Kingsfield’s daughter. The movie opens on theContinue reading “SHARE YOUR LIFE, NOT MERELY YOUR WORDS. 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8.”