One of the most rewarding moments from my teaching career was watching the “light bulb go on” when a student “got” the math concept we were learning.  My heart filled and I actually felt joy. It was wonderful knowing I was able to impart this knowledge successfully.

That “feeling” often enters my mind as I think about Jesus teaching His disciples. From what we have learned, His disciples were average, probably hard working, followers. I feel certain there were moments when Jesus felt warm inside, proud of His disciples when they “got” His lessons. He encouraged them to share the GOOD NEWS.

In my 7^th grade, middle school, pre-algebra classroom, I, too, would suggest that the students who “got” the concept, should share their understanding, with their classmates/study partner. There is a correlation between knowing and teaching. Teaching or reviewing a newly learned idea/concept, seems to cement it into your knowledge bank.  Jesus certainly wanted His lessons to be cemented into His disciples, so they could go and teach the Good News to others.  Were they confident? Were they anxious to tell others about Jesus and the Good News? Since they were hand-picked, I’m certain they were more than qualified to preach and share and teach and convert.

As we continue through life to study and learn more of God’s Word, we too, are equipped to share the Good News.  There are so many resources.  Sign up for a Bible Study class. Ask a friend to attend with you. Discuss what you learn. We are loved unconditionally. God wants us to know His truth and share it.

Go ahead….do it!  You’ve “got” this!    

Jill