DCLM HIGHER EVERYDAY 3 May 2022 — Peer Learning
DCLM Higher Everyday 3 May 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Peer Learning
TOPIC: PEER LEARNING
BIBLE TEXT: DANIEL 1:1-7
2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.
3 And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes;
4 Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.
5 And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.
6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
7 Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
MEMORY VERSE: “Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans” (DANIEL 1:4).
MESSAGE:
Peer learning is a student-centred learning process through student-led workshop, group discussion, peer-to-peer learning and group-centered activities, in order to attain educational goals. It offers opportunity for students to learn from one another. It is discovered that some students learn better when a fellow classmate explains a particular concept in a language they understand.
Our text reveals to us a group of youths who were trained in the learning and tongues of the Chaldeans. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego excelled in all wisdom, knowledge and understanding, and even in Science. Why? In the battle for excellence, these four Hebrew children were passionate and purposeful in life. They worked hard as a team and were involved in peer learning so as to accomplish God’s plan for their lives. Sometimes as students, you need to study in groups, discuss difficult concepts, ask questions and find answers to such questions from your peers who are good at such subjects. With these tips, you can demystify that difficult subject and top your class with high grades.
QUOTE: Demystify that difficult subject.
CHALLENGE: Be involved in group study.
PRAYER:Help me Lord, to take part in a good group study.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
