TO TEACH THE BIBLE

TO TEACH THE BIBLEPRESENTATION OVERVIEW

ObjectivesWhy Teach the Bible?The Inductive ApproachInductive Bible Study – TipsPowerpoint Tips

TO TEACH THE BIBLEOBJECTIVES To: Understand the prime importance of bible

study and teaching Refresh the inductive approach for

personal preparation Derive maximum benefit from bible

personally and for group Run through powerpoint tips Brush up teaching tips

WHY TEACH THE BIBLE? Command of Jesus (Matt 28:18-20,

Col 3:16, 1 Tim 5:17) Characteristic of God’s servant (2

Tim 2:24) Character and faith development

(Titus 1:1)

INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDYThe inductive approach involves starting from general and moving down to specifics. It enables you to draw your own conclusions.

INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY - PREPARATIONBegin with Prayer

Read with a purpose – read multiple times, multiple versions

While reading, Ask questionsWHO? WHAT? WHERE? WHEN? WHY? HOW?

• WHO is speaking?• WHAT is this about?• WHEN will it happen?• WHY is this being said?• HOW are they described?

COMPONENTS OF AND INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDYObservation:

•What does it say?Interpretation:

•What does it mean?Application:

•How does it apply to me?

OBSERVATION - TIPSLook for:

• the obvious – don’t look for hidden meanings

• People, places and things• Look for key words and phrases

For a book study: Find out the author’s purpose (Sometimes this will take several readings)

OBSERVATION - TIPSFor a character study:

• list characteristics – good and bad. • Find cross references

For a verse study:• List cross references and understand various

connotations• Study meanings using bible dictionary or other

bible refs

(This can also take several readings)

OBSERVATION - TIPS

“The main things are the plain thingsThe plain things are the main things”

INTERPRETATION - TIPSLook for KeywordsContrasts, comparisonsExpressions of timeConnecting words/ phrases

INTERPRETATION - TIPSContext always rules in interpretation – eg. Parables – a parable is meant to illustrate one focal point. Find that and don’t interpret every word. An allegory on the other hand can have different interpretations on different aspects

INTERPRETATIONTake Bible truths literally unless:

• It is illogical• It clashes with another passage..(the so called clashes can be used to complement and complete each other)

APPLICATIONTake principles of the biblical context and apply into current context.Allow the spirit of God to convict and guide at a personal level

Context continues to rule in application

USE COMMENTARIES LASTAfter Doing your own evaluation of the bible, Listing out observations, interpretations, applications, Ensuring you come to your own conclusions based on the

word of God.Then refer commentaries and other references to supplement.

Using them earlier will certainly bias your viewpoints.

SOME RECOMMENDED REFERENCESPlease start with references to bible and bible dictionaries for inductive study then after putting in several hours to soak it in for yourself and notes on observation, inferences, application, move on to other references like commentaries, etc.

SOME RECOMMENDED REFERENCES – START WITH1. For verse comparison and cross referencing: http://biblehub.com – Enter full reference2. For full bible text – various translations: http://biblegateway.com also http://biblehub.com – enter chapter 3. For Bible Dictionaries: http://biblestudytools.com/dictionaries

SOME RECOMMENDED REFERENCES – END WITH4. For Bible Commentaries: http://biblestudytools.com/ click on Commentaries link5. Various bible topics: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/6. Good reference sites: https://bible.org/, http://bereanbibleexpositions.org/ ( currently OT topics), http://bibletransforms.com7. Book references: The Search by Dr. Ron Charles

Ensure your font size is 16 pt (minimum) – typically much more

Try to use 7*7 principle – not more than 7 words (in a row) 7 rows. – If it crosses that, use separate slide.

POWERPOINT - TEXT

Keep it simple and clean. Use the template variations for

picture and text (see Home New slide for templates)

Highlight in red and larger font focus bible phrases

POWERPOINT - TEXT

POWERPOINT - GRAPHICS Graphics are a powerful parallel means of

communication. Choose graphics, videos that communicate.

Use graphics within the slots in template options ie Home -> New slide gives you a list of template options

Use high res graphics wherever possible. Ensure you do not use graphics with

watermark as they are copyrighted.

POWERPOINT - GRAPHICS

Ensure pictures blend in by fitting into “picture” slot or merging with background (ie white background pics to insert on white background ppt)

POWERPOINT - USE OF GRAPHICS

When you use a graphic, use the standard template options to insert it. This slide represents one. Try to use same background graphics

POWERPOINT - GRAPHICS

Don’t stretch the figure out of proportion to fit your slot (as in the picture on the right)

POWERPOINT - GRAPHICS

If you really need to adjust it use the “format” “crop” feature (ensuring you are cutting, not stretching) to smartly remove excess bits without changing proportion.

POWERPOINT - GRAPHICS

If you have to use coloured graphic soften the edges right clicking and using “format” “glow and soft edges” using “soft edges” at around 20 pt.

OTHER TEACHING AIDS People learn by what they do. Try

engaging them by simple, effective, creative activities, discussions, videos, etc.

Make them think Encourage everyone to share – it will add

that much richness to the discussion Create an environment for learning

WHILE TEACHING Remember not to get the focus on the

powerpoint but sit so that all have eye contact with each other.

Leader should keep laptop in front with audience behind laptop

Keep discussions focussed on your objectives – align those who deviate

Spend adequate time discussing personal application

CONCLUSIONDo your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.2 Tim 2:15