Have you ever noticed what a great story teller Jesus was while He was on the earth? He used parables to communicate the truth of His message in unique ways. One of my favorite choruses about getting the message is very simple and goes like this…..Give me the Word, make it plain and clear to me, Give me the Word, it’s a light that I might see, Give me the Word, it’s my total victory, over every situation, give me the Word. Jesus gave His message out plain and clear. He brought light where there was darkness, and showed the way to live in victory, in His down to earth teaching. Jesus not only taught with words, he trained those around Him by how he lived. To learn by example is one of the best ways to learn. You see that in your home. Your kids don’t do what you tell them to do, they do what you do! Even more reason for our words to match our actions. Jesus started where people were. He wanted to make the truth relevant to their lives. He expressed truth in varied forms, from using humor, case studies, parables, everyday objects, even puzzles and comparisons. His teaching style was diverse, and people flocked to hear Him. Most importantly, I think that Jesus made a way of connecting with His listeners. He invested in people. He did this in small groups, with His three closest friends, with the 12 disciples, and in larger groups with the 72 and the multitudes. People learned at every level. We can learn each day to be more and more like Christ, and in the process, become better teachers and/or mentors to someone else. Why not start today?