Provided for each class are three pieces:
Student Handout
Pages which you can copy and distribute to each student
Include questions and Bible verse references where the answers may be found
Plenty of space is provided next to the verse reference for the student to make notes
Teacher Notes
Same four pages, but with the answers to each question
Ask the question and have someone read the verse
Notes highlight the key points that should be made clear
Verse Listing
Copy this and cut on the blank spaces
Set these slips on a table with the handouts for students to pick up as they arrive
This technique allows those who want to read to do so, and relaxes those who don't
Preparation
As with any class, the one who will get the most will be the teacher.
Since this course is designed to build understanding of biblical truths,
rather than promote discussions of feelings or opinions, the teacher must
be well prepared and have a strong understanding of the principles to be
taught. The following approach to preparation is recommended:
Pray for the Spirit to guide you and to reveal the truth's in God's
word.
Read the text for the class.
Work through the class material. Read a question from the Student
Handout and look up its verse. Try to answer the question yourself before
looking at the answer on the Teacher Notes.
Read various reference books and commentaries you have at your disposal
to build understanding and to get further insights. Remember that commentaries
represent opinions and comments of individual scholars and discernment
may be needed.
Decide which parts of the material you might want to skip. There
is likely more material than you may be able to cover during the Bible
Study hour. The volume is designed for the pace of the author, but may
be too much for other teaching styles. You may want to read certain verses
and simply narrate or explain others.
If you don't feel comfortable giving opening and closing prayers
from your heart before the class, write out prayers ahead of time that
highlight some of the truths in the material.
Please use this study extensively and let me know how things go.
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