+DEV+ Scope and Sequence

Date: March 24, 2011 2:01 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Scope and Sequence

Scope and Sequence

"Every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures..." (Matthew 13:52).
Scripture Focus: John 6:48-51

Teachers don't teach randomly. If we did, our students would end up with random information instead of an education. We teach according to "scope and sequence." That means teaching certain things in a certain order.

Jesus taught in something of a scope and sequence, too. For example, in John 6, Jesus fed five thousand people, having twelve baskets of bread left over. The next day the people expected more free bread, but Jesus went on to the next lesson: "I am the bread of life...The bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the whole world" (John 6:48, 51). First He got their attention with a miracle; then He taught them about an even greater miracle that was coming. Teaching the people in this order was very deliberate and meaningful.

Jesus still teaches in "scope and sequence." He prepares each lesson of our lives to build on the last one. If you haven't understood His reasons for taking you where you have been, be patient. He's not done teaching. Another lesson may be ahead.

Insight: Jesus teaches the right things in the right order. Pay attention to what He is teaching today. You'll need it tomorrow.