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May 10, 2026 - For the Church at the St. John Church of Christ
Spiritual Discipline: Teachability
Knowledge is a powerful thing. That’s why we like to be in the know, to have inside information and not to be left out of the loop. The irony is that we can become skilled in information acquisition and become no wiser for it. Information doesn’t necessarily transform or shape us. Learning something new doesn’t mean we are teachable. We can always use information to simply reinforce our own opinions and biases.
Teachability is the desire to remain a lifelong learner who is continually open to the fresh wind of the Holy Spirit. Teachability is a propensity and openness to learn from God no matter who the teacher or what the experience may be. Jesus constantly looked for teachable people – people who would look beyond appearances and not make snap judgements. He warmed to those who asked honest questions. And he was grieved and dumbfounded by the educated who were hard-hearted, unteachable, and dense. He said to them, “You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life” (John 5:39).
Jesus was passionate about those with ears to hear. He was attracted to those who willingly admitted how much they didn’t know. People who could lay aside their prejudices and entertain something new were often the recipients of Jesus transforming word. Jesus is still looking for teachable disciples. How teachable are we? Do we hide behind our knowledge and feel uncomfortable being the learner? Will we be the student again and again and again? Have a teachable Spirit. Be looking for ways to learn every single day, from Scripture, from your surroundings, from your relationships, and from your Advocate, the Holy Spirit.
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We have bible classes for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Following classes, we meet together as a church family at 11:00 a.m. for worship services.
On the first Sunday of the month we enjoy a potluck meal together following worship service.
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