WHERE IS THAT IN THE BIBLE?

Greetings -

Today LIONS SHARE MAJESTY is serving a double entree.  Immediately below is a fiction piece, and the post below this one is a tag on from yesterday's post, "COURTESY SCALE."

This is fiction.

WHERE IS THAT IN THE BIBLE:

Disciple Ark Sanctuary is on the south side of Chicago.  The Sunday school teacher for Room 377, Brother Archer, recently passed away.

Brother Archer taught Sister Clara for 17 years.  She is a 65 year old white haired widow who is known for her spiritual spunk.

Sister Clara and much of the class enjoyed Brother Archer's teaching.  He was a by-the-Holy-Bible saint.  He trained his students to always use the Bible as the most authoritative reference for every affair in their lives.  Brother Archer was an excellent teacher who made sure to engage his students, and he very much encouraged class participation.   

The Sunday school students loved Brother Archer's loving spirit and his superb skills with the usage of GOD'S Word.  He often stressed to them the importance of daily Bible reading at home.  They particularly loved that Brother Archer taught them to ask, "Where is that in the Bible?"  He frequently made mention of that to reinforce that they needed to have Bible evidence.

Brother Lawson is the new Sunday school teacher for Room 377.  He is a nice Christian man but doesn't have strong Bible knowledge.

The class takes immediate notice that Brother Lawson is not biblically strong.

The first lesson Brother Lawson teaches doesn't include any Bible references.

Sister "spunk" Clara asks, "Where is that in the Bible?"

Brother Lawson is unable to readily tell the class.

The class is uncomfortable.  They need to know "Where is that in the Bible?"

The following Sunday a similar occurrence takes place.  

Brother Lawson teaches another lesson with no mention of Bible references. 

Again, he is asked, "Where is that in the Bible?"

Brother Lawson is not prepared.

This time, after class, Sister Clara asks Brother Lawson if she can please speak with him.

He agrees.

Sister Clara lovingly informs Brother Lawson that he needs to study to show himself approved unto GOD.  She further expresses to him that it is vital to share with the class where his lessons are found in the Bible.  

Brother Lawson is a good sport, and is receptive to Sister Clara's advice.  He smiles at her, nods his head, and thanks her.  He gives her assurances that he will study to show himself approved unto GOD, and amend his lesson habits, as per her advice.  He teasingly asks Sister Clara, "Where is that in the Bible?"

She laughs and provides him the relevant scripture references.  The main one that she provides is 2 Timothy 2:15, "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."  

They chat a bit more and then go their separate ways.

The next Sunday, Brother Lawson teaches his lesson and instructs the class where to read in the Bible.

His students smile and thank him.

Sister Clara and most of the students believe that Brother Lawson will do quite well.  They are pleased to work with him, and to wait - as they believe that he will come to flourish.

Where is that in the Bible?

Philippians 1:6, "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"

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Please read below the tag on to yesterday's post.   Thank you for your indulgence.