MLC: Week 5

You could call this week Bibly Storying and Chronological Bible Storying. This week we learned some interesting information. Over 70% of the world is an oral culture. Although this is attributed to illiteracy, there are some literate cultures who still prefer to hear a story rather than read about a story. Here is a poll:

• Would you rather read a newspaper or watch the news?

Even though we are not an oral culture, most people in America prefer some form of oral communication. How about:

• Would you rather have someone tell you a story or would you rather them give you a book?

Even in America we can see the importance of stories. It is also interesting how much of the Bible we don’t know because we know we can go to the Bible to get it. How many of you can give a Biblical story that would apply to a friend going to a tough situation? Better yet, how many of you can tell any Biblical story and remain true to the text and without leaving anything out? These are some eye opening things that hit us this week and we have seen the importance of transferring the Bible from the pages to our head. This does not neglect the importance of the written word, but rather shows the importance of writing it in your hearts. How many more people could understand God and the Bible if we could accurately give them a story that would impact their lives.

Even though this was directed at people going to places in Africa and South America, its application applies even in the most booming metropolis.

Prayer Requests:

• Pray that we will continue to learn and grow in the Lord.
• Pray that He will reveal His vision for our work with the people in Macedonia. We want to follow His direction and only His direction.
• Pray that our visa will come through quickly.
• Please, don't ever fail to pray for the Macedonian people. Pray that they will be open and receptive to the truth of the love of Christ, and that many will be saved.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions or would like to talk further.