In a previous post four elements of the Bible Learning Process were pulled from Deuteronomy 32:12.
“Assemble the people, the men and the women and children and the alien who is in your town, so that they may hear and learn and fear the LORD your God, and be careful to observe all the words of this law.” (Deut. 31:12, NASB)
Here are the four elements:
1) hear
2) learn
3) fear the Lord
4) observe
Notice the starting point: hearing or listening to
While this seems obvious, we must stop and ask what students are hearing. Is it truly the Word of God? Or is it merely talk whether that be the teacher talking or a video presentation?
“… faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.” (Rom. 10:17)
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (Jn. 8:32)
Do you want people to truly trust in the Lord? Do you want to see people set free from their bondage? Then you need to make sure they are “hearing” the Word itself and not simply a “how-to” lesson or mere discussion of current events or issues. Scripture itself must be presented.
Implications:
- Choose curriculum that is Bible-based, that truly adheres to the inspired Word of God.
- Bible teachers must understand the importance of using God’s Word in the lesson if they want to make a difference, a lesson worth teaching.
- Bible teachers should not merely talk about the Bible but actually read it for hearing the Word is the starting point in the Bible Learning Process.