Our staff devotions began this week with the singing of "I love to tell the story", an iconic 'story' song in the Christian faith. We discussed how important it is to continue to tell the biblical stories that were and are such a cornerstone for God's chosen people in Old Testament days and Christians today.
The climax of the biblical story thus far is the coming of Christ and the fulfillment of a promise made already to Adam and Eve and continuing through Noah, Abraham, Moses, and throughout the developing story of God and his faithfulness to his people.
Without a knowledge of the stories preceding him, Christ's life and ministry, death and resurrection become a great story in and of themselves, but lack the cosmic impact that comes from the context. It's why it is so vital to continue to tell 'the old, old stories'. Christ's death and resurrection affect all of creation, back through time and forward into the future. As I wandered the halls and listened in on each class this morning, it was a delight to hear that oral tradition and study alive and well in our classrooms as teachers began their day with devotions and Bible classes... telling the old stories and setting the stage for the coming of Christ.
Our students will be able to go forward themselves and 'love to tell the story'.
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