Those who impart knowledge
and engender learning,
should be bearers of truth;
what else is worth telling?
This high calling brings its own reward.
Just as well; teachers today
might console themselves with the story
of Jesus, the itinerant teacher,
who practised what he taught
and depended upon the generosity
of those who heard his stories.
As an educator,
the Nazarene lacked a Dip. Ed,
but his teaching methods
didn’t seem to suffer as a result.
Of course, to become learned back then
one went and sat at the feet
of the best teacher one could find;
listened intently, and did one’s best
to create an intelligent dialogue.
(A rare thing in any age!)
No degrees or diplomas then,
simply the boast that called upon
and extolled the reputation of one’s master.
We don’t know much of Jesus’ schooling,
save one small glimpse, (probably mythical,
but ringing true), at the age of twelve.
Then he was said to be a prodigy,
precocious enough to take on
and astound the heavies in the temple.
Among the truths that Jesus told
were teachings about the humility
that should envelop all
who have been graced
by the deep and loving
wisdom from above.
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