The Lesson

The Lesson


Then Jesus took his disciples up the mountain and

gathering them around him, he taught them saying:
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek,
Blessed are they who mourn.
Blessed are the merciful.
Blessed are they who thirst for justice.
Blessed are you when persecuted.
Blessed are you when you suffer.
Be glad and rejoice, for your reward in heaven is great.
Then Simon Peter said,
“Do we have to write this down?”
and Andrew said,
“Do we have to turn it in?”
and James said,
“Does spelling count?”
Philip said,
“Will this be on the test?”
and Bartholomew said,
“What if we don’t know it?”
and John said,
“The other disciples didn’t have to learn this!”
and Matthew said,
“When do we get out of here?”
and Judas said,
“What does this have to do with real life?”
and the other disciples likewise.

Then one of the Pharisees who was present
asked to see Jesus’ lesson plan
and inquired of Jesus
His terminal objectives in the cognitive domain.
And Jesus wept.



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Thomas Nelson Book Reviewer

Keeping Track of God Speak

In his daily Bible study email, my pastor told me to write down what I believe God is telling me so I can see how to adjust my life to him. This is wonderful advice on so many levels. If I keep track of what I believe God is telling me, I can look back and see if there is a discernible pattern. I can look back at my journal and see how LONG God has been telling me something. If I write it down, I won't have to worry if I am remembering things the right way.

A few years ago we were praying about the possibility of moving. By writing down my questions, my fears, my thoughts, and then writing down things God was showing me, I was able to go back and read to see that God wanted us to stay right here.

Most of the time God speaks to me in small bites - the scripture during a sermon, something a Christian friend says to me, personal bible study material, a song played on K LOVE. By writing down all the "small" things - I can see clearly what God is directing me to do.

Do you keep of journal of your prayers and God's answers? Can you share some of them with me?