Do we know the Bible? Do I know the Bible? I am on a journey with about a dozen students to learn the book of John. The pre test for John is to number 1 - 21, a number for each chapter. Can I put down something for each chapter?
Sometimes when people teach the Bible, they read a verse or so and then say all the other stuff they came up with. What if we just teach the Bible. Mostly what is taught is right there in print.
May God forgive us when we try to think of things to say that will make people feel good about themselves, or be impressed with the speaker. The Bible impresses us with God. I just need to get out of the way and point the listener to the Word on the page. I am trying.
I really enjoyed our study of John 1 this past Wednesday. I had to check on the stories of Jacob. If you missed this- We notice that Jesus is the Son of man and the Stairway to Heaven (John 1:51). Think about that next time you hear the song? There are 18 names for Jesus in this chapter. How do you describe Jesus? John 1 does that.
It is so much fun to watch students talking about the Bible.
Jacob had a stairway and he wrestled with God. I had to go back to Genesis to get this straight in my mind. I think Ellie said it was a dream where Jacob used a rock for a pillow. That is correct. Good job Ellie! See Genesis 28:10-22.
The "wrestle with God", is a different story in Genesis 32:22-32.
I like it when students make me go back and find the right answers. I am glad I said I do not know. My guess would have been wrong.
Still thinking on this.
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