Praise God for the Holy Spirit who is with us and lives within us at all times, in all places. Whether teaching in a formal setting or informally, maybe one-on-one or in a group, within or outside of the classroom, Bible teachers have a Helper. The Spirit has no limitations as relates to settings, methodology, or means.
FAQ: How essential is it for the Spirit to work through us as teachers?
Being a teacher through whom the Spirit works will make a real difference in our teaching.
- Supernaturally empowered teachers are those relying on the Spirit to work in and through them (1 Cor. 12:7-11) rather than depend on their own understanding and strength.
- Christ-like Bible teachers who are upright, authentic teachers and who maintain godly responses to problems, are those who walk in the Spirit as opposed to the flesh (Gal. 5:13-17).
- Fruit bearing teachers likewise are those who walk in the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23; Eph. 5:8-20; Col. 1:9-12).
The Bible Teacher’s Handbook of Frequently Asked Questions provides some additional thoughts on the above question as well as responding to the following questions about the Spirit’s role in teaching:
- How do we pull on the Spirit’s power in our teaching?
- How much focus should Bible teachers put on the Holy Spirit?
The handbook answers a total of 153 questions covering 49 different aspects of Bible teaching.
For more on the Holy Spirit and teaching, check out the following:
series of articles beginning with: Not Happening Without the Holy Spirit
devotional: The Holy Spirit & My Teaching