 Nothing transforms the mind and heart of teenagers as powerfully as a close encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ and the acts of the Holy Spirit. Studying the books of Luke and Acts is an exercise that can form a God-motivated social conscience for national good.
Less than 1000 candidates sat for SPM Bible Knowledge last December. They were the first batch using the Good News Version of Luke and Acts. The exam paper was definitely do-able; in fact, a pleasant surprise to my students who commented, “Easier than the trial paper.”
In January and February each year, Christian students and their parents hunt for teachers. Those who can’t find a suitable class give up the idea of taking the subject.
When a rare parent says to me, “I can teach my son?”, I always answer, “You surely can. You’ll enjoy using these books. Why not volunteer to teach him and other students in your church?” The mother usually hesitates. She becomes unsure. Will her church leaders welcome such an idea?
The two study guides to Luke and Acts, produced by Issachar, are well-written, packed with footnotes, exercises, summaries, extra notes and answers. A book of past years’ exam questions and trial exam marking schemes is also available.
The Scripture Union website www.su.org.my carries info about BK quizzes and receives enquiries through info@su.org.my
Teachers’ Christian Fellowship (TCF) sells VCDs for training teachers and the book with past years’exam papers and also class start-up information. Malaysian Christian Schools’ Council (MCSC) and Pustaka SUFES also sell and ship the study guides.
Our youths need not commute across town to some faraway BK class if every church sets up a class for its own students. A few churches especially Catholic churches run classes on Saturdays and Sundays.
Our teens need the in-depth study of Luke and Acts for reasons we cannot afford to sideline anymore. In 15 to 20 years, these Jesus-loving, Word-centered young men and women will be in government and corporate positions of influence. They will bless the churches with their courage to witness and to lead.
Will churches do their indispensable part by encouraging their youths to take the SPM BK paper? Will churches conduct BK classes to teach them God’s invaluable Word? Will churches help promote SPM Bible Knowledge for Malaysia’s sake?
For more information, please contact: TCF 03-563 75623; SU 03-778 29592; and MCSC 03-795 65310.
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