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FAQ about Bible Lesson Application

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FAQ about Bible Lesson Applications

In addition to getting students’ attention and helping them learn what God’s Word says, Bible lessons should also include application of truth to life.

Here are some frequently asked questions about this part of a lesson.

How important is the application part of the lesson?

To answer this question, all we have to do is look at Scripture. Read Matthew 7:24-27 and James 1:23-25, 2:17-20 as a starting point. If God places such importance on applying God’s Word as we walk with Him, it only makes sense that we view application as a critical part of the lesson

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What if the lesson being taught doesn’t have any obvious application for my students?

While all parts of Scripture don’t specifically relate to us (i.e., some of the laws given to the Old Testament Israelites), there’s always a take away from Scripture. Remember that the application isn’t just a change in behavior. It can also be a change of attitudes or feelings and thinking. The ultimate goal of any teaching should be that it draws people into a deeper relationship with God (Col.1:9-10). That’s also application of truth to life.

How do you teach for application when the same truth might apply differently to individual students?

Undoubtedly you’ll find broad principle that might apply to everyone. However, because students are at different places in their walk with God, life circumstances, etc., the same truth could indeed have various applications that aren’t all relevant to every student. During the application part of the lessons use a variety of options/choices for students to make (case studies, role playing) to hopefully hit a number of them. Include time to personally reflect and respond (i.e., writing or drawing their personal response). Guard against suggesting that there’s only one response. Give the Spirit of God opportunity to work in individual’s hearts. Ask students how they can personalize the truth to their specific situations.

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What if I run out of class time before I get to the application?

Ideally you should make adjustments as you go if time runs short so you can get to the application. If you didn’t do that at least take a minute at the end to suggest that students think about it. Or, you could give them an assignment that involves application of the lesson with a promise to follow-up on it in the next session. If you find yourself consistently short-cutting the application, take time to evaluate. Are you trying to teach too much content? Are you allowing too many tangents in discussion? Are you realistic about how long various methods will take? Consider making appropriate changes so you more consistently have time for application.

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