Part 1: The Foundation of Listening and the Purpose of Guidance Learning Objectives By the end of this lecture section, students will be able to: The Nature of Counsel: Part 1 — Listening as the First Spell A wizard is not made by the robe he wears or the staff he carries. He is defined … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 6 The Influence of Emotion in Judgment Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Storm Within Rain whispered against the temple roof as the apprentices gathered in the dim hall.The Master Wizard spoke without raising his voice. “A mind without emotion is … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 5 The Law of Balance – Justice and Mercy Learning Objectives By the end of this lecture, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Two Scales of Heaven The Master entered carrying a pair of small bronze scales.He placed them on the altar between two candles—one golden, one silver. “These,” … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 4 Judging the Community – Wisdom in Leadership Learning Objectives By the end of this section, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Call to Serve The Wizard-Master stood before the gathered villagers at twilight.Torches flickered, faces glowed with both hope and suspicion.He raised his staff—not in dominance, but as … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 3 Judging Between Individuals – The Art of Counsel Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to : I. The Hall of Voices The morning bell rang through the stone corridors.Two villagers waited in the Judgment Hall—each trembling, each convinced of right.One accused the other … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 2 The Inner Court: Judging Oneself Before Others Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Gate Within The Wizard-Master spoke as dawn light touched the stone floor of the hall: “All who seek to judge must first hold court within themselves.For if … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 1 The Foundation of Judgment: Understanding Wisdom and Discernment Learning Objectives By the end of this section, the apprentice will be able to : Opening Invocation “Give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people,to discern between good and evil.” — 1 Kings 3:9 (NASB) The hall is silent. A … Read more
Section 8: Living as a Modern Wizard in Faith Up to this point, we have defined the wizard not as a sorcerer but as a wise one, rooted in wisdom, service, and truth. We have shown that wisdom is celebrated in Scripture, embodied in Christ, and practiced by the faithful throughout history. We have distinguished … Read more
Section 7: Wizardry vs. Sorcery If there is one point of confusion that most needs addressing, it is this: many Christians equate “wizardry” with “sorcery.” They hear the word “wizard” and immediately think of occult practices that the Bible clearly warns against. This is understandable, given how history and popular culture have blurred these terms. … Read more
Section 6: The Power of Words From the very beginning of creation, words have carried power. In Genesis 1, God spoke: “Let there be light,” and there was light. Creation itself came into being through the Word. This theme runs throughout Scripture, reaching its climax in John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and … Read more