Myself and some co-workers had the privelege this week of sitting in on one of the chronological lessons being taught in a nearby village (one of many in the huge Bena Bena area). It was exciting to see how God is drawing this small group of believers together to meet and learn about God's Word in their own heart language (tok ples). It took me a while to focus with this cutie sitting in front of me.
Most of those attending are believers, but not all. It's been interesting to see who all decides to make an appearance each time.
Kokore reads a portion of the Bible as part of the lesson. When I sit at home and am refreshed, challenged and encouraged by reading the Bible, I think of those, like these Bena, who only have portions of Scripture so far in their heart language.
Heti is the main teacher. To his left are some of the Chronological pictures they're using in the teaching. "Chronological" means they start at the very beginning of the Bible and teach through to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This way the listeners see all the pieces of the Bible fit together and are anticipating the need of a Saviour before they even know about Jesus.
Johnson is another one of the Bena believers.
Me and several of the ladies and their kids attending the lessons.
Afterwards we went into a nearby hut to visit with this old lady, who we call Mama Wiye. It was too cold for her to sit outside so she stayed inside and listened to what was being taught. Her eyesight is failing and she can't do much but sit, but she still hears well and we're hoping that she's understanding clearly what's being said.
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