I think I mentioned that my pastor is leaving. His last Sunday as the high school pastor was on the 11th.
On the 18th, we had a “guest speaker” (they’re having a bunch of different people fill in while we find a new pastor for high school ministries)
Anyway, the new guy was nice, although pretty old. But…
Him: “ok, so this is an easy question. What type of fruit grows on an orange tree?”
High schooler: “um, oranges.”
Him: “yes! So what type of fruit grows on an apple tree?”
Another high schooler: “apples.”
Him: “yes!”
Him: “ok. Here’s the hard question: what are the first three fruits of the spirit? Does anyone know?”
Me, incredulously: “Love, Joy, and Peace”
Him: “wow! Great job!”
He also asked if anyone knew what a bit and a bridle are.
And then he asked “what is the big theological term for being made right with God? It’s justification”
Ok… I guess the guest speaker was trying his best, but… we’re not that dumb.