The Thoughtful Prophet to Medina

David Singapogu

Lesson 7

The Thoughtful Prophet to Medina

                [1]Mohammed lived in Mecca in the early 600s. [3]Sadly, he was not fond of the mean mammoth city of Mecca, because it had too many people and idols. [5]Because Mohammed, who was restless, did not like residing in Mecca all the time, he often ventured to the desert when he was overwhelmed, because he wanted peace without noise people and gods. [2]During this time he went. [6]He glanced. He stopped. He looked back! Mohammed astonishingly beheld a magnificent angel which told him, “You are to be the blessed prophet for Allah!”

                [4]Traveling, Mohammed, who was relieved, walked happily to Mecca, where he taught the people about Allah. Some people believed but others did not and they rebuked him. Among those who hated Mohammed were the merchants. They hated Mohammed because it was his fault that the people stopped buying idols from them. [1]Mohammed soon discovered that the merchants sought to kill him. [5]Because of this Mohammed sprinted to a massive cave like an athlete. [6]He ran. He stopped. He breathed. He was exhausted! Sweat and blood poured down his face and body!

                [2]During this time, the malicious mutilated mob searched thoroughly through the creepy cavernous cave. [3]Thankfully, one man, who thought he was astute, hollered, “He’s definitely not in here! There’s a spider web at the entrance! If he was in here he would have broken it!” So the people sought him elsewhere. Meanwhile, Mohammed felt quite relieved. [4]Thinking thoughtfully, Mohammed traveled to Medina where he was well received like water is to a flower in the desert.

Who Was the Apostle to England

David Singapogu

Lesson 6

9/19/19

Who Was the Apostle to England

                Long ago, in the quiet streets of Rome, Pope Gregory walked. [5]Although the streets were quite normal, he saw something white, and peculiar out of the side of his eye. He glanced at it and what did he see? “3 Angels?!” Pope Gregory was confused, “Angels being sold at the slave market?!” [1]He quickly summoned the slave trader and asked him, “Why are you selling these Angels? This is God’s presence among us!” He hastily summoned the “slaves” and brought them home. [2]After they ventured home, Pope Gregory thoroughly questioned the three white boys, who were apparently not Angels, but were from an island called Angle land, and sadly, knew nothing about the God of the Bible. Pope Gregory became deeply saddened for the people of Angle land.

                So, Pope Gregory, who was thoughtful, sought someone to show them the Gospel.[5] When Pope Gregory found Augustine, he told him, “There are many people in Angle land who have no Idea who Jesus is!” [4]Believing in Gods will, Augustine amazingly agreed to go on the treacherous journey. So, Pope Gregory sent him on a ship with a few monks. After many trials and storms, they finally arrived on the shore of Kent. [1]Augustine immediately traveled to see the king. [3]Surprisingly, the king powerfully got saved, and told Augustine, “Go tell the people of this!”

                [3]Thankfully, Augustine was well received by the people, and many of them were transformed into Christians. In fact, because so many became Christians, Pope Gregory had to send more monks. On the Christmas of 597 AD, 1,000s of people were baptized. [4]Preaching, Augustine became the blessed Archbishop of Canterbury. Augustine, who was used mightily by God, has been bestowed the name, “Apostle to England”

Beowulf and the Deadly Dragon

David Singapogu

Lesson 5

September 16, 2019

Beowulf and the Deadly Dragon

[2]During the fifth century, Beowulf was the King of the Geats. He ruled astutely for many years, the people were delighted under his rule. However, there was a certain dreadful deadly dragon, who had built his house in the side of a cave near the kingdom. [5]When a defiant slave sought a place to hide from his master, he went into the cave where he encountered the dragon, he took a golden goblet and left the cave. Unfortunately, since the dragon felt that the presence of the goblet had left him, so he went about burning all the villages with his fire.[1] Beowulf knew that something had to be done about this.

 Beowulf finally made up his mind that he would kill the dragon. He gathered his soldiers and marched to the side of the cave. [2]Upon the start of the fight, all but one especially faithful soldier left. As the fight went on, Beowulf bravely experienced fierce dragon bites. [2]During this, Beowulf, who was bold, had his silver severing sword broken by the wicked dragon. [5]Because he was vulnerable, the dragon caught him in his mouth.

                [4]Teaching the dragon, a lesson was the remaining soldier, who had climbed on its back and had begun ferociously stabbing its throat, whereupon the dragon dropped the King. [3]Fortunately, soon after that the dragon gave up and died and the whole Kingdom was happy, at least for a while, Sadly, the King died after that due to his serious injuries.[3] Thankfully, the other soldier, who had helped fight the dragon, evolved into the new King, and the Kingdom thrived with him. The dragon’s riches became the King’s. Also he upgraded the whole country and the dilapidated capital city became the beautiful Stockholm we know today.[4] Learning, the country flourished and became mighty. While he was their King, the people were seemingly satisfied and satiated.

The Reign of Justinian the Great

David Singapogu

Lesson 4

8/29/2019

The Reign of Justinian the Great

                As the Western Roman Empire fell to Barbarians, the Eastern Roman Empire withstood violent attacks. The Eastern Roman Empire was also known as the Byzantine Empire. Justinian the Great hails as one of the mightiest Emperors of the Byzantine Empire. When he came to power, the laws in one part of the Empire were drastically different from the laws in another part of the Empire. Justinian, who was just, justly made one set of laws that everybody would follow. Because the first four letters in Justinian’s name spell “just”, it is easy to remember that he was the emperor who made just laws.

                Justinian is famous for other things also. He renovated the dilapidated capital city of Constantinople. In doing so, he built the most beautiful church in the whole world, it is called the Hagia Sophia. It contains a massive marble dome, which towers over several other smaller domes, which is visually stunning. As you step inside, you will notice the Hagia Sophia is adorned with epic mosaics and pure gold. Presently the Hagia Sophia is a museum that inspires tourists. Justinian the Great also recaptured land that the Barbarians had taken from them. During the reign of Justinian the Great the Byzantine Empire flourished the most and was at its mightiest and most prosperous time.