14 Jun 07 Fishing Lessons

(ZMAN, I’ve heard your cry and have taken action) 

My advanced biblical interpretation class concluded last night with three students making a presentation based on a verse of their choosing. 

Choices included John 4:27, Revelation 3:18, and Romans 16:1.  I’ve asked them to prepare their thoughts in the form of an article for distribution.

As I sat and listened to their presentation I couldn’t help but feel some "fatherly" pride as  these students applied themselves diligently to translate and interpret their chosen text.

What a feeling!  Those of you who teach and see a student catch on or demonstrate competency in something you taught them know and understand what I’m talking about.  It’s a great feeling.

It reminded me of the old saying: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.  Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.  Give a man a boat and you’ll never see him again."