* CFR (Creation, Fall Redemption) gives us and our students a platform to process any idea, thing, event, etc. as connected with the Scripture story. God created everything, and it's all good. But in the Fall, everything is messed up, broken, and frustrated (not as it should be). Therefore, everything and everyone stands in need of redemption - Christ is the Redeemer, and He invites us to participate in redemption. We will explore at a later time how you can integrate this thinking/language into your curriculum - and how this can translate into "Now What" opportunities.
* CMR (Context, Meaning, Response) gives us and our students a basic framework to think about and apply the Bible more clearly. Students (and adults) regularly take/use verses out of context. But when considering any verse, looking at surrounding verses, the entire chapter, the whole book, and even the whole of Scripture can help shed light on what the verse means. Context also includes historical context. Context helps us understand the meaning of a verse or passage. In exploring meaning, we must be concerned with what God himself means, not with "what this means to me" or "what I want the text to mean." We may also not know what certain words mean, and when this is the case, we may sometimes need look up specific language. Scripture invites response and application - God calls people to be doers of the word and not just hearers. For any given passage, we discover truths through which the Holy Spirit calls us to action (worship of God for who we see him to be) through obedience, loving others, thanksgiving, requests, confession, repentance, etc.)
* We used CMR in small groups, processing some Scriptures related to gaining/learning wisdom and knowledge. We discovered that there might not be easy answers - my group of 4 got to a question that didn't have an easy answer. It was a verse originally written to slaves, so to what degree can we just take that principle and apply it to our own lives? Great question! And hopefully, one of the things that will happen as we (and students) use CMR is that there will be great questions! Some won't have great answers, and that is okay! We want them thinking deeply in all areas, including the Bible, and sometimes being in a place of unresolved tension will bring about the desire to learn more. Asking great questions is part of learning how to learn.
* Before we identify wisdom skills (one of which is surely handling His Word of Truth well), we want a solid foundation from which we think and build. Christ himself is this chief cornerstone - our foundation - the Truth. We want to honor Him and keep Him central in all our planning. "...in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight?"
Hmmm...is that Bible quote in context?
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Redeeming 21st Century Learning Skills
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