How to Teach Students to Value, Study, Know & Apply the Bible
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The benefits of the Bible as a source of authority and hope in students' lives is obvious. -- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Tim. 3:16-17) Teachers need to learn to get beyond spoon-feeding students to helping students study the Word on their own. To Read: Objective: Get Students into the Word on Their Own |
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Articles, Online:
- 5 Tips for Teaching Kids Using the Real Bible
- Equipping Children to Navigate the Bible
- Getting Kids into God's Word
- If the Bible is Accurate, Then What?
- If the Bible is from God, Then What?
- If the Bible is God's Word, Then What?
- If the Bible is Sacred, Then What?
- If the Bible is Unique, Then What?
- Teach Children to Study the Bible
- Teaching Kids to Use Their Bibles (even before they can read)
- Teaching Youth How to Study the Bible (Basic Checklist)
- Young People’s Perception of the Bible
Audio Recording:
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Resources:
- Developing Bible Skills in Children - by Jill Nelson at the Children Desiring God Conference (scroll down on that page); The MP3 audio of these seminars may be listened to online or can be downloaded --Free! Handouts can also be printed for the seminars.
- Leading Students to Feast on God's Word - by Jon Nowlin at the Children Desiring God Conference (scroll down on that page); The MP3 audio of these seminars may be listened to online or can be downloaded --Free! Handouts can also be printed for the seminars.
- Teaching the Difficult Doctrines in Children's Ministry - by Sally Michael at the Children Desiring God Conference (scroll down on that page); The MP3 audio of these seminars may be listened to online or can be downloaded --Free! Handouts can also be printed for the seminars.
- Owning the Word - Teaching Youth to Study Scripture - by Brian Tabb at the Children Desiring God Conference (scroll down on that page); The MP3 audio of these seminars may be listened to online or can be downloaded --Free! Handouts can also be printed for the seminars.
Videos:
- Book: 52 Ways to Teach Bible Reading by Nancy Williamson - for children's teacher
- Book: Discover 4 Yourself, Children's Bible Study Series: How to Study Your Bible, for Kids by Kay Arthur
- Book: The Big Book of Bible Skills by Gospel Light - for children's teacher
- Book: The New Joy of Discovery by Oletta Wald (also has a Teacher's Guide)
- Bookmarks: Books of the Bible Bookmarks
- DVD Curriculum for Kids: What's in the Bible? Series, Volumes 1-6
- Teaching the Difficult Doctrines in Children's Ministry - by Sally Michael at the Children Desiring God Conference (scroll down on that page); The seminar may be watched online --Free! Handouts can also be printed for the seminars.
Worksheets:
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students in Regard to the Word of God by Ministry Tools Resource Center
This worksheet can stand alone or be used in conjunction with the Teacher's Role in Discipling Students PowerPoint presentation as a break-out session or independent study.
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