teaching Archives - Wednesday in the Word

Bible Study 201

Aug 26, 2017 | 04 Bible Study 101, Bible Study Theory, Collections

Bible Study 201: Teach the Bible. Take your Bible study to the next step. Learn to teach the bible with Wednesday in the Word.

“God told me”: The role of personal revelation in Bible teaching

Mar 8, 2017 | 02 Library, 05 Bible Study 201

You’ve probably heard a teacher, pastor or preacher say something like “and then God told me.” What role does personal experience and/or personal revelation play in Bible study? Here are the guidelines I use when teaching.

Marks of False Teachers

Nov 2, 2016 | 02 Library, 05 Bible Study 201

A vital part of your Bible study arsenal is learning to recognize false teachers. Here are three interesting lists — both modern and classic — on how to discern a true teacher from a false teacher. Notice the similarities.

02 Living the Psalms

Jul 4, 2016 | 01 Podcasts, Psalms

The audio recording of this presentation was lost. Below is a compilation of notes from those who attended.

How to prepare teaching notes

Jun 15, 2016 | 02 Library, 05 Bible Study 201

Ultimately, how you handle your speaking notes will depend on personal preference. As you experiment, here are some ideas that may help you find your style and prepare like a pro.

4 people you need to improve your teaching

May 13, 2015 | 02 Library, 05 Bible Study 201

One speaker claimed everyone needs 3 people to become a better writer. His list applies to Bible teachers — with one addition.

Becoming a Bible teacher

Jan 27, 2015 | 02 Library, 05 Bible Study 201

So you’d like to teach the Bible? How do you get started? How do you decide if Bible teaching is your calling? Here’s my advice for aspiring teachers.

Basics of Bible Interpretation

Jun 23, 2014 | 04 Bible Study 101, Bible Study Theory

If you’re looking for a refresher course on how to study the Bible or want to start learning, Bob Smith’s Basics of Bible Interpretation is still a good choice.

When to tell a story in teaching

May 30, 2014 | 02 Library, 05 Bible Study 201

Teaching through stories is increasingly popular. But there is a downside. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls.

Plagiarism and Bible Teaching

Apr 25, 2014 | 02 Library, 05 Bible Study 201

You’ve probably heard the joke that the greatest insult you can give a Bible teacher is that your work is both original and good. Why is that funny? The part that’s original is not good, and the part that’s good is not original. The goal of Bible study is to be right, not original.