10/22/12
Sometimes scripture can start us thinking about our own impact on others---both
good and not so good.
Tonight’s BSF lesson leader, Cathy C. shared such insight
from Genesis chapter 5, which is somewhat a long list of generations. A quick
scan would show that death comes to all men---“then he died” being the common
refrain. A sobering reminder as this window sign reminds us.
But
Cathy didn’t stop there. Thank goodness. She gave us great faith truths, both comforting and challenging, from God’s word. Then, she gave us an illustration of a recent class
assignment she had given her 11th graders.
"Use
6 words to write a biographical sentence about yourself." A tough assignment for
any of us.
She
then gave examples of 3 Old Testament men who stood out because of their faith.
It was easy to give a 6 word bio, from scripture, about each of them. Six words
in a sentence that accurately depicted the truth about their lives and in one
case the impact on others.
Enosh
(Gen. 4:26) Enosh called upon the Lord’s name.
Enoch
(Gen. 5:22 & 24) Enoch walked closely with the Lord.
Noah
(Genesis 5:29) Noah comforted others in the Lord.
Think
about your own bio.
What
6 words would describe you and what was important in your life?
Would any of
those words indicate a positive impact on others?
