Lesson Prep: Appraisal Needed

Assuming you believe in the unique Text you teach as the authoritative, life-changing Word of God, then it’s time for appraisal of how you prepare your Bible lessons. Teachers need to make sure in their lesson preparation that they “correctly handle the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15) so it lines up with its intended purpose. With adequate preparation comes the potential for accurately and effectively presenting the lesson in ways that change lives.

Questions for Appraisal of your Bible Lesson Preparation

Respond to the following questions with yes, no, or sometimes. Follow the links provided or order the resources listed to help move closer to ‘yes’ responses. An appraisal has little benefit if steps aren’t taken to improve.

• Do you identify the aim of each lesson?

• Article: Check the Vital Statistics
• Article: Well-Constructed Lesson Aims

• Do you make sure the introduction grabs the attention of your students?

• Worksheet: Out of the World and into the Word

• Do you make sure each lesson helps students apply what they’ve learned?

• Worksheet: Application: It’s God’s Idea, Not Merely a Good Idea

• Do you make necessary changes to the curriculum to best fit your students and/or time constraints?

• Worksheet: When Need to Adjust Curriculum

• Do you try to understand God’s intent of the passage you’re teaching to accurately teach the Word?

• Article: Bible Teaching Demands Accuracy
• Article: Conscientious Bible Teachers

Also check out:

• A Lesson Worth Teaching Workbook
• Teaching for Changed Lives Workbook