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Use verbs like mustard seeds
The 5 Verbs of Learning: Practice
He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
Matthew 13:31-32
The 5 learning verbs: imagine, connect, risk, reflect and celebrate, are ways to imitate Jesus’ method in making disciples. We observed that Jesus is the Verb who transforms all with whom he had relationship. The 5 learning verbs help us in this path of transformation as we connect to the DNA of discipleship. Engaging the Scriptures, interaction in community and embracing the mission of praying for workers are enriched by these 5 verbs.
Traditionally we have focused on the last two verbs: reflect and celebrate. While these are very important it can leave our discipleship quite theoretical. As soon as we add imagine, connect and risk, everything changes. The kingdom starts to break out around us. We see new opportunities. Theory becomes reality and our reflection and celebration intensify as we experience the living God at work. We will look at each verb in more detail.
For Reflection:
- How are these verbs like mustard seeds?
- How does integrity, transparency and vulnerability connect to these learning verbs?
Make Life Count:
- Imagine your life as a package of seeds. Where are these seeds being planted?
- Tell us about your experience with Imagine, Connect and Risk? How have you seen them work together?
Thirsty for More?
- This is your LAST CHANCE to join the 5 verbs Kingdom Innovation Board. Watch this 7 minute presentation which contains a link to register where you will be shown how to join for free. We are looking for people who wish to take risks for the Kingdom and will to use their imagination and faith to see great things happen
Sowing the promises…
