I have been preparing for lessons this week for the adult Sunday school class as well as the singles bible study. The greatest challenge that I'm running into is that as I am preparing, thoughts come into my mind that I want to convey to the group. I have been writing the thoughts down as they come, but the problem I am running into is that there are too many. It's like I want to transfer all of the cool things I have learned about the Gospel in one sitting in a 1 hour time frame and it's just impossible.
It's hard for me to accept that there are things that will have to go unsaid. I think of Paul talking to the Corinthians and saying that he decided to preach nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified. How simple but how profound! The more I think of it, all of the cool things I have learned about the Gospel have their beginning and end in this one person and event.
I think about the pastors and teachers that I appreciate the most. As I think about it, they don't try to go full speed ahead, blowing through scripture at the speed of light. They tend to take one point from a passage and drive it home, always bringing it full circle to God reconciling us to Himself through the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
I am also discovering the value of preparing prayerfully. The Holy Spirit has to direct me to the things that need to be said. If I just rely on myself, I'm sure to screw it up. I'm sure I've said that before, but now I actually believe it.
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It's a great process to go through, Chris, and one you will continue to develop your entire life. I'm so excited you have opportunity to teach.
Oh - we're surrounded by Mormons. Neighbors are building the largest temple in Central America. 18 kids on their mission live just around the corner.
Any advice?
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