Kay and I talked many, many times before we decided on a theme for the class. We wanted a theme that had a strong visual, a memorable verbal, and encompassed the meaning of the whole New Testament. The theme also needed to be appropriate to the maturity of our talented and sweet fourth graders. When we read the Bible, and especially the New Testament, we realize that this life is a journey to lead us to Heaven. Our goal as teachers is to help our students learn to study and to love the Bible, so that they can have the strength and endurance to choose that narrow path as they grow and mature.
There is never a moment when we are not faced with a choice of which path to take, and the Bible warns us that many there are who choose the broad path and the wide gate, even though that path leads to destruction. We realize that in many ways that path may seem easier, more popular, or more fun with the enticements of this world. However, the Bible encourages us and promises us that the narrow path may be traveled by few, but it leads to rewards that are well worth choosing a path that is less traveled, less popular, and less focused on this world. The teachings of Jesus, his sacrifice, and the eternal plan of redemption all are blessings found only along the way of the narrow path, and not only will they lead to Heaven, but they will bring comfort to us while we are here.
We appreciate the love of the parents who teach their children at home, and who allow us, for a short time to learn from and teach these fourth graders as we journey together. May we all share the truth and the love of Jesus to make the few on that narrow path be as many souls as possible.
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