The Story of an Ancient Classroom

The 13th chapter in the gospel of Matthew tells us the parable of the sower. I really like how this parable starts. Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Great crowds gathered around Jesus. And Jesus started to teach. Jesus did not teach inside the synagogue. Jesus chose a placr close to nature. A place close to the sea. Jesus did not choose a building. Jesus did not choose the temple. But Jesus chose as His classroom a place out in the open air, near the vast sea where you can hear the sound of the waves. Anyone could listen to Jesus. Jesus may have chosen to teach the vast crowds near the sea because maybe Jesus wanted as many people as possible to listen to Him. The difference between sitting inside a classroom and sitting in a classroom that does not feel like a classroom. The sound of the waves; the sound of a breeze blowing;the sand under your feet, boats out in the water in the distance. What a wonderful place to sit and listen and learn from Jesus. When great crowds gathered about Him Jesus got into a boat and sat down. I hope you enjoyed reading about this beautiful classroom.