Sep 24
I recently discovered this new product from Crossway called the Scripture Journal. Crossway has produced a paperback Bible for each book of the Bible (OT and NT) that contains an entire blank page with each opening. These Bibles are inexpensive and very user-friendly. They are great for taking notes and personal study of a text. …
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Jan 22
When I was an education major at Freed-Hardeman University we learned the teaching technique of breaking a class into groups. I enjoyed this method of teaching then and have used it ever since in Bible classes. How I do it. I typically divide the class into groups of about 4-6 people. I ask them to …
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Oct 24
I teach lots of Bible classes. Some weeks I teach three classes a week. I enjoy teaching class and have put much thought over the years into what I want to accomplish during Bible class. The class aim and context often determine the teacher’s aim. So this list may not be appropriate for all classes. …
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Aug 09
Do you skip Revelation in your Bible reading? Do you just read the first 3 chapters concerning the letters to the 7 churches and then skip to the good part about heave in chapters 21-22? Have you been overwhelmed by the difficulty of the book? Here is my plea to you: Don’t neglect Revelation! God …
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May 28
Do your Bible class teachers need the use of a projector in the classroom? Does your small church need an inexpensive way to get a presentation system. Let me share something for you to consider. At Seven Oaks for years one of our teachers used a large projector and large screen. It never worked well …
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