Bible teachers with hearts rooted in Christ-like motivations reflect His attitudes toward their students. What happens within the teachers then reveals itself outwardly in Christ-like actions of serving.
The Kind of Christ-like Actions Seen in Servant Teachers
Read through the Gospels and you will find Jesus meeting people where they were spiritually, sometimes helping them physically in order to meet what they viewed as their most pressing need. He modeled servanthood by washing the disciples feet, what would be considered a menial task. And, Jesus willing gave up the glories of heaven to come to earth as a man and ultimately sacrifice His life on our behalf in a cruel death. — being found in appearance as a man humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross. (Phil. 2:8)
You’ll find three implications for teachers who want to follow Jesus’ example of servanthood in the Bible Teacher’s Role Download along with other aspects of being a servant teacher. This resource also provides instruction for seven other roles teachers might assume if they want to make a real impact on students’ lives.