For the last several weeks I have had opportunity to visit the prisoners there and attend their weekly Bible study. Out of the 60 or so guys who attend, 10 men qualify for the classes I will be teaching. I've been quite impressed with the caliber of these guys too. They throw around names like John MacAurther, Martin Lloyd-Jones, and Charles Spurgeon. A normal conversation will typically revolve around the sovereignty of God, the depravity of man, and the sufficiency of Christ for salvation too. To say that these guys are serious about studying the Bible is something of an understatement.
I am looking for some people who would be interested in supporting this ministry financially. We are trying to find 40-50 people who are willing to give $20-50 a month so that time might be devoted to instruction, preparations, and grading. If you would be interested in doing so, or would simply like to make a one time contribution, please let me know.
You can also visit my webpage to learn more about the ministry.
2 comments:
Are you sticking to teaching the Bible, or will you be teaching Westminster catechisms, Reformed theology, etc.? In other words, will you have them learn from the Bible, as Jesus taught, or will you be telling them that this is what the Westminster catechism teaches, and this is what Reformed theology says?
In other words, will you be teaching according to a structured, systematic view or just whatever *feels* right? Surely you wouldn't teach with some sort of curriculum laid out to follow. Just make it up as you go along.
Since Jesus isn't here Himself to give us a truly flawless systematic theology, we have to manage to teach the Scriptures as best we can. If you disagree with the Westminster Catechism's interpretation of Scripture, that's one thing...but are you putting another known catechism or systematic theology up against it for comparison, or is it just your own personal catechism you teach from....or do you just "wing it?"
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