Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim 2:1
To our Lord be the glory for the 34 participants who attended the Bible Institute in Guabal. We also acknowledge the dedication of those who couldn’t attend for personal reasons. Mateo and the team will ensure they are updated with the class.
On this occasion, the class was called “Bible Study Methods,” divided into two parts: the first deals with Observation, and the second with Interpretation.
Observation sees everything in a passage, from words to grammar, tenses, and intonation. Our mountain brothers and sisters are brilliant because they must cross language barriers. Even though they speak Spanish, it does not mean they understand every word they read; besides that, they have to deal with grammar, and considering that their education level is limited, they do their very best to comprehend what is being taught to them. This group surprised us by being able to do some of the exercises found at the end. Still, at the same time, it was a challenge to the teachers, for they had to make adjustments by changing the order and content of some of the teachings, so at the end, they served what the group needed to know.
Finally, we were satisfied with the results. Assignments were given for the next class, but it also gave all of us things to think about simplifying the teaching (content and delivery of it) so this people group can grasp what they need to be better handlers of God’s Word.
The next class is programmed for March 2025. Until then, Mateo will follow up with his group and P. Norberto with his.
Also, our Lord granted us good weather, allowing the kitchen to function without any inconvenience, and I think we produced the best fried chicken in the area. It was good, very good.
Praise the Lord for the partnership with IBAC. God uses them to equip Pastors, leaders, and the church so they can handle God’s Word with boldness and knowledge.
Video here: https://youtu.be/HzI2IP_9Cbk