To understand the weight of Cerullo’s teaching, one must first understand the biblical precedent. The phrase "passing on the mantle" is rooted deeply in the Old Testament, specifically in the relationship between the prophets Elijah and Elisha.
Cerullo argued that the modern Church has lost the art of passing the mantle. He observed that many great evangelists and pastors die with their gift still in their hands because they failed to find a faithful "son" or "daughter" in the faith. The curriculum was his urgent solution to this crisis.
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