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Obedience-Oriented Education, Part 4

By George Patterson

V. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MUST BE REALISTIC The Lord pronounced His Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 in urgent, authoritative military terms: “All authority is given me… go therefore and make disciples…” It leaves no room for excuses; it demands simple, direct obedience. We should establish realistic objectives for mobilizing obedient disciples from the very beginning of…

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Obedience-Oriented Education, Part 5

By George Patterson

VII. WE MUST HOLD PRACTICAL WORK CLASSES The theological institution, resident or extension, formal or informal, must deal regularly with the student’s practical work. The pastoral student must continually orient himself in sessions which deal with his reports and plans. His teacher supervises his activities and enables him to apply everything he learns. Everything taught…

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