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.




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.




The Bible Study Teacher's Guide


Book Description

This essential guide for anyone who teaches the Bible or Bible study classes combines the wisdom of experience with insights gleaned from interviews with leading master level Bible teachers.




Lord, Teach Me to Study the Bible in 28 Days


Book Description

Well–known Bible teacher Kay Arthur leads readers into the fascinating world of inductive Bible study where God Himself becomes the teacher (Psalm 119:102). With more than 60,000 copies sold, this book teaches readers how to study Scripture and specifically mark the text to unlock its meaning. In just 28 days readers learn how to study the Bible book by book and understand what they are reading recognize key words and concepts in the Bible discover the main point of any passage of Scripture discern God’s purpose and apply life–changing truths to everyday life This is a very practical, hands–on, learn–by–doing book, perfect for either individuals or small groups. Bible text and space to write insights are included. Readers need only a pen, a few colored pencils...and a prayerful heart to complete each study and experience the Bible’s life–changing power.







Women of the Word (Foreword by Matt Chandler)


Book Description

“Women of the Word will help all who read it to find their way deeper into the Word of God without having to be seminary educated, a genius, or even an especially good student.” —Kathy Keller We all know it’s important to study God’s Word. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. What’s more, a lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to keep growing in our knowledge of Scripture. How can we, as Christian women, keep our focus and sustain our passion when reading the Bible? With over 250,000 copies sold, Women of the Word has helped countless women with a clear and concise plan they can use every time they open their Bible. Featuring the same content as the first edition, and now with added study questions at the end of each chapter, this book equips you to engage God’s Word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart.




The Gospel Project for Kids Classroom Bible


Book Description

The Gospel Project for Kids Classroom Bible features content in the front that coincides with the 2018-2021 study plan and can be used in classrooms and at home to encourage kids to hone their Bible skills. This Bible is available in the CSB translation. The Gospel Project for Kids is a Christ-centered ongoing weekly Bible study resource that looks at the big picture of God's story; the story of redemption through Jesus Christ. Each week, kids of all ages will follow a chronological timeline of Bible events, all the while learning how each story points to the gospel of Jesus Christ.




Teaching the Bible Creatively


Book Description

You want your kids to become intimate with God's Word. But too often, it seems like an exercise in boredom. Thankfully, veteran youth ministers Bill McNabb and Steven Mabry have come to the rescue with Teaching the Bible Creatively. McNabb and Mabry have distilled their years of experience into a comprehensive, idea-packed volume that both outlines what makes Bible teaching creative and gives you dozens of ideas you can use right now to inject new life into your Bible Studies. McNabb and Mabry cover a wide range of topics, including--How to motivate kids to want to study the Bible - How to teach so that kids will remember - Ways to make your study setting ideal for learning - How to make Bible teaching relevant to today's youth culture - Ideas for improving your teaching technique - How your Bible teaching can make a difference in your kids' lives -- Whether you're a youth worker, a CE director, or a Sunday school teacher, Teaching the Bible Creatively is just what you've been looking for to add more spark, energy, and substance to your Bible teaching.




In the Word 365


Book Description

In the Word 365 seeks to reimagine yearly devotionals where the reader typically reads one Scripture verse each day accompanied by a nice thought or commentary on the passage. We gravitate towards those books because they are quick and easily digested. While those devotionals certainly have their place, they sometimes leave us wanting for more. The reason is that many of them don't provide us with the spiritual food that we need and crave. The goal of our plan is to provide you with something that can be completed easily and quickly each day but still provide you with spiritual substance. Every month you will focus on a different theme that discusses the person and character of God. Every week you will study one passage. Each day we guide you through different ways to interact with that passage. The tasks should take you 5 to 10 minutes depending on how much or how little you want to study. *Day 1: Read the Word *Day 2: Mark the Word *Day 3: Study the Word *Day 4: Apply the Word *Day 5: Pray the Word *Day 6: Memorize the Word *Day 7: Live the Word *12 Themes Covered: The God Who Gives New Beginnings, The God Who Loves, The God Who Speaks, The God Who Gives Life, The God Who is with Us, The God Who Has Written, The God Who Sends, The God Who Creates, The God Who Develops Character, The God Who is Worthy of Worship, The God Who Saves, The God Who Came Down




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.