Learning and Teaching English Through the Bible


Book Description

This unique resource teaches English (including ESL/EFL) within a Biblical context and in a pictorial format. It focuses on the top 1,000 most frequently used vocabulary words. It presents an overview of key pronunciation and grammatical concepts. At the same time, it teaches major parables, verses, narratives, and themes from Scripture. Also included are suggestions for classroom games, lessons and activities. This book is especially useful for: -English/ESL (English as a Second Language) students and teachers -Missionaries teaching ESL -Church personnel seeking to establish an ESL ministry -Parents who homeschool -Special Needs teachers -English/Bible teachers in public schools who are part of the Bible Literacy Project







Elementary Bible & English Grammar (Teacher Guide)


Book Description

Learn basic grammar while studying God’s Word! A focus on more than 200 Biblical accounts, psalms, proverbs, prophecies, laws, and lettersInsights into the daily life of people living in Biblical times, as well as plants, animals, and Bible landscapesBasic English grammar, words to know, concepts, and more! Help Bible history come alive for children so they know these true events that changed the world forever, at the same time they are developing their reading skills. We live in a visually oriented society where people learn from a blend of both text and images. This collection of events and teachings from Scripture explores selected chapters and verses. With the help of maps, photographs, and diagrams, the ancient cultures of the Bible are set in a context that can be readily understood. In addition, specially written teaching helps to educate today’s young reader in understanding the Bible’s meaning and its relevance for everyday life.




Teaching the Bible


Book Description

While books on pedagogy in a theoretical mode have proliferated in recent years, there have been few that offer practical, specific ideas for teaching particular biblical texts. To address this need, Teaching the Bible, a collection of ideas and activities written by dozens of innovative college and seminary professors, outlines effective classroom strategies—with a focus on active learning—for the new teacher and veteran professor alike. It includes everything from ways to incorporate film, literature, art, and music to classroom writing assignments and exercises for groups and individuals. The book assumes an academic approach to the Bible but represents a wide range of methodological, theological, and ideological perspectives. This volume is an indispensable resource for anyone who teaches classes on the Bible.




Handbook for Teaching Bible-based ESL


Book Description

A practical guide for teaching English as a second language.




Effective Bible Teaching


Book Description

Why does Bible study flourish in some churches and small groups and not in others? In this updated edition of a trusted classic, two Christian education specialists provide readers with the knowledge and methods needed to effectively communicate the message of the Bible. The book offers concrete guidance for mastering a biblical text, interpreting it, and applying its relevance to life. Its methods, which have been field-tested for twenty-five years, help pastors, teachers, and ministry students improve their classroom skills. Readers will learn how to develop the "big idea" of a passage and allow the text itself to suggest creative teaching methods. This new edition has been updated throughout and explores the changed landscape of Bible study over the past two decades. Readable and interdisciplinary in approach, this book will help a new generation of Bible students teach in a purposeful and unified way.




7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Adults


Book Description

This book shows teachers of adults how to use styles of learning to enhance the student's experience and enrich their own teaching. A chapter is devoted to each of the seven styles: verbal, independent, social, visual, physical, musical and logical. Each chapter includes: suggestions for blending the style into lessons, questions to help teachers determine their own preferences, a lesson focusing on the learning style, and a prayer demonstrating the style. A bibliography, appendices and a self-discovery sheet are included. Appropriate for group or individual study and teacher training.




ELT Bible Study Pack #1


Book Description

Learn English through Bible study! In this book you will find 30 printable worksheets for either Bible Study or English language classes - ora mix of both! The dual aims of this book are to help you move closer to God by learning about Himthrough His Bible, while at the same time improving your English through an interesting and wide rangeof activities.This book is designed to be used with groups or individuals, in a church, school, or home environment.Full answers and notes for use are provided. If you spent around two hours working on eachactivity, including a warmer at the beginning, feedback at the end, and plenty of discussion throughout,you could easily build this material into a course lasting more than 60 hours.The worksheets span the whole Bible, including specific verses, people, and incidents: from Noah to theLife of Moses, and Samson to Jonah in the Old Testament, and from John the Baptist and the Sermonon the Mount, to the Resurrection and the day of Pentecost in the New Testament.The ELT (English Language Teaching) input covers a number of important skill areas, including:grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening, and writing. The material includes a real variety oflanguage topics, from question forms to punctuation, and error correction to tenses - plus much more.The material is aimed at intermediate level and above. Of course, teachers will know whether this bookis suitable for their class simply by browsing it, but you are welcome to adapt material in this book,making it more suitable for other levels. To make this easier, all the Word document files for the pagesin this book are available to download from the website: https://purlandtraining.com Perhaps you would like to add pictures or change something, or add ten more of your own questions toan activity. The original Word files make this easy to do.




Matthew for Beginners


Book Description

This book provides an in-depth look at the most well structured gospel record originally designed to address Jewish questions about Jesus but later used by the early church as a primer for new Christians.




Learn the Bible in 24 Hours


Book Description

For those who have tried and failed to follow through on a plan to study the entire Bible, Chuck Missler has the answer. Learn the Bible in 24 Hours is an ideal study aid to help you grasp the big picture of Scripture. Each chapter is designed for study in an hour or less. Features include: Sound, fresh teaching on Scripture Historical and cultural insight into biblical passages Sidebars that highlight the primary concepts of the chapter