Bible teachers can learn from various passages in Scripture written by the Apostle Paul about what was required to be a model for the people he served. In this post we want to look at how Paul was able to say “imitate me” based on the kind of relationship, or association, he had with people.
What We Can Learn about the Bible Teacher’s Role as a Model
The Apostle Paul was able to say “imitate me” based on the kind of relationship, or association, he had with people as seen in the following verses.
Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Therefore I urge you to imitate me. For this reason I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church. (1 Cor. 4:15-17)
The Bible Teacher’s Role Download pulls out four truths about Paul’s association with those he served that have implications for us as teachers today. This resource also looks at other aspects of being a model along with seven other roles teachers might assume to have the greatest impact on students’ lives.