{"id":109,"date":"2011-08-30T13:26:55","date_gmt":"2011-08-30T17:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/faithkids.faithlafayette.org\/?p=109"},"modified":"2011-12-12T09:36:03","modified_gmt":"2011-12-12T14:36:03","slug":"teaching-gods-word-preparing-your-lesson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.faithlafayette.org\/faithkids\/teaching-gods-word-preparing-your-lesson\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching God’s Word: Preparing Your Lesson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Putting together a Bible lesson involves two important levels of personal preparation.\u00a0 Both are critical to the success of any Bible lesson.\u00a0 These preparations take time and energy, but they are likely to be the most exhilarating part of your week as you interact with the life-giving truths of Scripture.<\/p>\n

In a previous post<\/a>, we discussed the need to prepare your heart.\u00a0 Now, we turn our attention the work of important step of preparing your lesson.\u00a0\u00a0Here some practical tips to get you started.<\/p>\n

Identify the Main Principle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What is the message that God wants your students to learn from the passage?\u00a0 Write it down in one concise statement.\u00a0 Example: Read Genesis 4:1\u201316, the story of Cain and Abel. The main point of this passage is that after the fall, mankind quickly descended to the lowest levels of sin, even to the point of murdering their own family members. \u00a0There are many important lessons we can learn from this passage. For instance:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sin is a powerful enemy from within and can master us.<\/li>\n
  2. God is merciful but will still punish sinners.<\/li>\n
  3. God wants men to obey with right actions and attitudes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And there are dozens more.\u00a0 For this example, we will select the second statement.\u00a0 An appropriate focus statement for this lesson might be: \u00a0The story of Cain and Abel shows us that God punishes sinful attitudes and actions.<\/p>\n

    Outline the Passage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Once you have written your focus statement, it is time to write your outline. The outline you develop will help you shape the rest of your lesson.\u00a0 You should practice running through this message several times before Sunday morning.\u00a0 Wrestle with the text throughout the week and learn it for yourself.<\/p>\n

    During the course of your study, God will impress certain truths and applications on your heart. As long as you stay true to the meaning of the passage, you can focus on various aspects and applications of the passage.\u00a0 Below is a sample outline.<\/p>\n

    Genesis 4:1\u201316<\/p>\n

    Focus statement: The story of Cain and Abel shows us that God punishes sinful attitudes and actions.<\/p>\n

    A.\u00a0 Steps to Sin (4:1\u20138)<\/p>\n

    1.\u00a0 Sinful Actions<\/p>\n

    2.\u00a0 Sinful Attitudes<\/p>\n

    B.\u00a0 Reaction to Sin (4:9\u201315)<\/p>\n

    1.\u00a0 Cain\u2019s Reaction to God<\/p>\n

    2.\u00a0 God\u2019s Reaction to Cain<\/p>\n

    3.\u00a0 God\u2019s Punishment of Cain (4:9\u201312)<\/p>\n

    C.\u00a0 Our Reaction to Sin (application)<\/p>\n

    1.\u00a0 Master It (4:7)<\/p>\n

    2.\u00a0 Confess It (1 John 1:9)<\/p>\n

    3.\u00a0 Ask for Forgiveness<\/p>\n

    Apply the Message<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Once you have developed your outline, it is time to think about teaching and applying the lesson to your students. Think about these questions as you prepare to teach:\u00a0 Are there any words or concepts that will be difficult to explain?\u00a0 Don\u2019t take anything for granted.\u00a0 What ideas do you need to explain before the lesson so that your students can understand what you are teaching?<\/p>\n

    How would what you teach apply in a specific student\u2019s home? \u00a0You can answer these questions as you observe the spiritual condition of your students. \u00a0Watch their behavior and ask questions about their motivations. \u00a0Ask their parents what struggles their children recurrently face.<\/p>\n

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    1. Consider specific students in your class.<\/li>\n
    2. Identify words or concepts that need to be explained before the lesson.<\/li>\n
    3. Determine what your student will do this week that will require knowledge of this lesson in order to honor God.<\/li>\n
    4. Observe the spiritual condition of your students.<\/li>\n
    5. Find out what daily struggles your students face.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Add appropriate illustrations from your life and your students\u2019 lives. \u00a0Think of examples from their world to help them understand the lesson. Clearly spell out the issues they face to help them relate to the passage you are teaching.\u00a0 Write out questions to engage the students as you teach.<\/p>\n

      Four questions to ask when illustrating:<\/p>\n

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      1. What examples from everyday life can help clarify the lesson?<\/li>\n
      2. What examples from nature can help explain the lesson?<\/li>\n
      3. What objects can help clarify the lesson?<\/li>\n
      4. What questions can I ask to draw out the truth?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        —<\/p>\n

        This post is excerpted from the teacher training material published by Generations of Grace<\/em> as part of their line of Sunday School curriculum.\u00a0 \u00a9 2006<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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In this post, we’ll provide you with some practical tips to get you started in preparing your lessons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":115,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[4921,24,33],"tags":[46,40],"yoast_head":"\nTeaching God's Word: Preparing Your Lesson - Faith Kids Connection<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.faithlafayette.org\/faithkids\/teaching-gods-word-preparing-your-lesson\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Teaching God's Word: Preparing Your Lesson - Faith Kids Connection\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Putting together a Bible lesson involves personal preparation. 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