Multnomah University Experience

Electing to attend Multnomah University has been both a rewarding and challenging experience. Throughout my college years, my professors modeled how to live a biblical worldview as I studied Bible, Theology, Greek and Hebrew. Because of those teachers, I learned how to study the Bible and the importance of practicing what I preach. The classroom cultivated an excitement to learn the truth and minister it to others.
Upon graduation from Multnomah University, my parents rewarded me with a trip to Israel. We spent three, life changing weeks traveling around this awe inspiring country. This experience has deeply affected my walk with the Lord. The ability to physically walk throughout the land of Israel helped to facilitate visualizing the various biblical stories. When reading the Bible, I occasionally forget that these are real places. Seeing the Holy Land with my own eyes was a profound experience that has brought the Bible to life. Consequently, the knowledge I acquired has ignited a greater passion to study and teach the Bible.
Over the last eight years, I have been privileged to serve in the Church by teaching and preaching. My proficiency in teaching has steadily improved with practice. However, visiting Israel has greatly enhanced my sermons. Other than my time in college, my pilgrimage was …show more content…
Due to the rapid pace of my first trip, I felt overwhelmed and was unable to absorb the importance of a few significant sites. Therefore, a second trip would supply me the opportunity to have a greater appreciation for the sites. Moreover, I was unable to see the more modern sites on my first visit. This second trip would allow me to see these parts of Israel. For instance, I would cherish visiting the sites in the West Bank and the modern day government buildings. The synthesis of these two experiences would provide a deeper understanding of Israel, which in turn would produce more insightful preaching on my