The Upper Room Daily Devotionals in Nashville, Tennessee, United States "PRIVILEGED TO TEACH" for Sunday, 18 September 2016 with Scripture: Mark 10:13 People were bringing children to him so that he might touch them, but the talmidim rebuked those people. 14 However, when Yeshua saw it, he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me, don’t stop them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Yes! I tell you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it!” 16 And he took them in his arms, laid his hands on them, and made a b’rakhah over them.-------
All that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.[Luke 2:47 (KJV)]
I recently turned 80 years old. Even at this age, I cannot forget my Sunday school teachers. I attended Sunday school from the ages of three to 18. During this period, I received Jesus as my Savior. I am grateful for my teachers who taught the living word of God with deep commitment and love. All these years later, I still have great respect for my Sunday school teachers.
In Luke Chapter 2, we see twelve-year-old Jesus sitting with the teachers in the Temple, and they were all astonished by his wisdom and answers. He was well-versed in scripture.
What about our children? I firmly believe God has a plan to use Sunday school to produce faithful servants for the church. Children are precious in the sight of God, and it was my privilege to serve as a Sunday school teacher for about three decades. By attending Sunday school our children can learn about Jesus Christ and the scriptures, and we can pass on the lessons of faith to future generations.
The Author: Jayant Samuel Trajker (Gujarat, India)
Thought for the Day: How can I support my congregation’s Sunday school ministry?
Prayer: God of truth, bless Sunday school teachers and students and make them fruitful for the church. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Prayer focus: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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