Because of who God is, we can rely on Him to be the Source of all we truly need to make it through life, no matter what we might be experiencing. Bible teachers can share these realities with their students both in-class and out of the classroom in a variety of ways to encourage them to look to God in the midst of both the good and bad in life.
God is the Source of What We Need
Notice the word “all” in 2 Corinthians 9:8. — “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Cor. 9:8)
Bible teachers who want this for their students can share these realities with their students:
1) God is our Source of Peace.
Now may the God of peace … equip you with everything good for doing his will … (Heb. 13:20-21)
Why We Need This Provision: Without His peace anxiety may overtake us. (Phil. 4:6-9)
2) God is our Source of Hope.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Rom. 15:13)
Why We Need This Provision: Without hope, depression may overtake us. (Prov. 13:12)
3) God is our Source of Strength.
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Phil. 4:13)
Why We Need This Provision: Without the strength He provides, weariness my overtake us. (Isa. 40:28-31)
When we find God to be the Source of the above provisions, it can be surprising what we’re able to endure. We’ll be able to join the Apostle Paul in saying, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” (Phil. 4:12)
How Bible Teachers can Share these Messages of God’s Provisions for Life
If teaching in a classroom or small group setting digitally or in-person, discuss the implications of truths being learned in light of God’s provisions. No matter what students are learning, if God doesn’t provide the peace, hope, and strength to apply those truths, their lives will not change. But, when they find God to be the Source of ALL they need, nothing is impossible.
If not formally teaching in a classroom setting, you can still teach these truths through a variety of means.
- Incorporate them into e-mails, texts, social media posts, etc..
- Send a series of three postcards or note cards through the postal service, maybe one a week, each containing one of the above messages.
- Copy the image in this post into an e-mail and send it to your students with a personal note from you about it. (You have permission to use the above image in that way.)
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As a new Bible study teacher, I needed a guide for the new year, I believe this is the one for me. Thank you for sharing this helpful information. God bless this ministry.
Praise God, Charlene, that you find this helpful. May He continue to use this material to build you up and further equip you to teach His Word. Even more important, be sure to go directly to Him in prayer and rely on His Spirit to work both in and through you.