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Jun 29, 2004 · An Expanded Overview of the Process of TEACHING A Bible Lesson. A. First, Crystallize the “Big Idea”. 1. Select A Passage and Study It (See “How to Study the Bible: For Beginners”) 2. State the Subject/Complement Clearly and Succinctly. a. According to the World of the Text.
- Center the text on Christ. What does this text have to do with Christ? How does it point to Christ? How can I help people see Christ in this text? The whole Bible points to Jesus.
- Stick to the point of the passage. What is the singular point of this passage? What are the secondary lessons that may be learned? How does everything in this text point to or flow from this singular point?
- Identify the purpose of the passage. Why is this passage here? What does it have to do with the larger context of God’s redemptive plan? What does this text have to do with the immediate surrounding context?
- Answer anticipated questions. What questions should I anticipate being asked? Have I answered all potential questions? Part of being a good teacher is putting yourself in the place of listeners.
- Start with energy. Your body language should express enthusiasm. If you’ve spent enough time with the material—you’ve internalized it and allowed it to sanctify you—then you have something urgent to say.
- Get into the Bible within two minutes. One of the ways I’ve taught my own children to discern a strong biblical preacher is to time how long it takes them to read the Bible or get into the Scriptures.
- Tell short stories—not long ones. People love to hear stories and learn through story. But most times the listener isn’t nearly as interested in your story as you are.
- Don’t have too many points. A typical message should hold only two to four points. If you have more than four points and 20 minutes to cover them, your message will end up shallow.
Sep 2, 2024 · Here are 6 methods we recommend: The Inductive Method. The SOAP Method. The TEXT Method. The Verse-Mapping Method. The Topical Study Method. The Character Study Method. In addition to the methods listed here, you can also try using a Study Bible to help walk you through difficult passages and discover hidden meanings.
Draw connections to other concepts in Scripture. (5.) OUTCOME—Document what you’ve learned in a 1-2 sentence summary of the mapping journey, making it the anchor to life application. STEP 1: SELECT your VERSE. Everything in your map will hinge on what verse (s) you select.
Nov 15, 2016 · After all, God chose the exact times and places which we are to live (Acts 17:26), so he certainly has chosen you for this moment. One of my favorite quotes is from John Wesley: “When your heart ...
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May 1, 2017 · Two Elements of Preparation. There are two elements to any good communication of the Bible: getting it right, and getting it across. First, study the Bible and understand what it says and what that means. Then, determine the best way to help your people understand the passage. All of the advice that follows falls into one of these two categories.
