Every culture looks for creative ways to build and form the good character of its children. In this session, we will investigate the wisdom and strategies of the Hebrew father who sought to instruct the character of his young son in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Did he use the rod or rewards? What would you say?
Stephen Picard is an instructor for LA Catholic Bible Institute, training Bible study facilitators for parishes in the Archdiocese. He holds an M.A. in Theology from LMU. His primary theological interest is sacred Scripture and implementing successful strategies for increasing Biblical literacy in Catholic parishes. He has facilitated Bible studies at St. Jerome Parish, Los Angeles for almost 25 years.