Unlike our government, Jesus Christ did not establish a compulsory school system. He invited, “Follow me.” Some chose to attend, some didn’t, but it wasn’t mandatory. He issued a calling and left you to respond according to your will.
The way was hard. Hunger, fatigue and suffering in the desert were imminent, as were scorn and persecution. Absolute commitment and passion were required to succeed.
As Christ’s disciple, you had to think independently. There wasn’t much offered in the way of formalized lecture. Jesus taught by example and parable, pointing out principles and expecting you to find meaning based on shared experiences.
Christ’s method required a master. He was fully versed in his discipline before taking on disciples.
How does this compare with our current school system?
