How to Teach the Bible's Content

Teaching Books of the Bible, Genres, Subject Matter
The content of the Bible includes a variety of genres, styles, and subject matter. Effective teaching of God's Word considers the background, context, and purpose and how it fits into the bigger picture.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (2 Tim. 2:15)
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General, Big Picture of the Bible
- Article: 3 Promises from God Bible Teachers Need to Share
- Article: Approach to Teaching the Whole Counsel of God
- Article: Biblical Genres and Their Place in Scripture
- Article: Big Picture of the Bible
- Article: Grasp of the Big Picture of the Bible
- Article: Grasp of the God of the Bible
- Article: Comparing the Old and New Testaments
- Article: Do This and Don't Do That When Teaching About the Bible
- Article: How Understanding Genre Helps You Study the Bible
- Article: Since Everything was Written to Teach, Then ...
- Article: Teaching the Books of the Bible to Youth: Work Through Scripture
- Article: Teaching the Whole Counsel of God?
- Resource: Bible Overview Pamphlet by Rose Publishing
- Resource: Books of the Bible Bookcase Chart
- Resource: Books Of The Bible Wall Chart
- Resource: Classroom Bible Timeline - 10 ft. Chart by Rose Publishing
- Resource: Learn the New Testament Pack by Robert H. Gundry (textbook, video lectures, laminated sheet)
- Resource: New to Bible Reading Discipleship Tool by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Resource: Rose Book of Bible & Christian History Time Lines - can be used as a wall chart
- Resource: Sing Through the Bible! DVD - for children
- Resource Book: The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times, Revised and redesigned by Ralph Gower
- Training Download: What Bible Teachers Need to Know About God's Word
- Video: The Big Story by Lifeway's Gospel Project - for children
- Video: The Gospel Project Chronological by Lifeway - for youth & adults
Bible Characters
- Article: How To Study Bible Characters
- Article: Studying Bible Characters: Which Bible Characters to Study (includes list of character studies)
- Article: The Importance of Teaching Kids about Bible Characters
- Article: Why Study Bible Characters
- Bible Study Resource: New Testament Characters, LifeGuide Topical Studies
- Bible Study Resource: Old Testament Characters, LifeGuide Topical Bible Studies
- Drama Resource: 52 Bible Characters Dramatized - monologues
- Posters: Good Character Posters (uses Bible figures to teach good character traits)
- Puppet Resources: Bible Characters Puppets
Bible Doctrine
- Article: Teach doctrine. Change behavior.
Creation & the Fall
- Article: Teaching the Creation of Man & the Fall
- Article: Tips for Teaching Creation & the Fall
- Bulletin Board: Creation Bulletin Board Set
- Coloring: It’s All About Creation Posters
- Coloring: The Seven Days of Creation Coloring Books
- Craft: 7 Days of Creation Lacing Cards
- Craft: 7 Days of Creation Mobile Craft Kit
- Craft: Creation Banner Craft Kit
- Craft: Color Your Own Creation Wheels
- Drawing: Drawing Lesson I: How to Draw the 6 Days of Creation for Kids - Part I
- Drawing: Drawing Lesson I: How to Draw the 6 Days of Creation for Kids - Part II
- DVD: What's in the Bible? #1: In the Beginning DVD
- Game: Creation Bending Game
- Lesson Idea: Creation Bible Lessons & Coloring Pages for Kids
- Stickers: 7 Days of Creation Fold-Up Sticker Scenes
- Stickers: God Made Everything
Old Testament History & Law
- Article: A Simple Way to Keep the Old Testament Organized in Your Head
- Article: Teaching About God's Laws
- Article: Tips for Teaching About God's Laws
- Article: The Law: The First Five Books - Introduction
- Article: The Historical Books - Introduction
- Bookmarks: Ten Commandments Bookmarks
- Coloring Resource: Color Your Own All About the Ten Commandments Posters
- DVD: What's in the Bible? #7: Exile And Return DVD
- Teaching Resource: Ten Commandments Learning Wheels
- Wall Charts: Ten Commandments Wall Charts
Old Testament Poetic Books
Old Testament Prophets
- Article: Teaching from the Old Testament Prophets
- Article: Tips for Teaching from the Old Testament Prophets
- Article: The Major Prophets - Introduction
- Article: The Minor Prophets - Introduction
- Resource: Minor Prophets 1, LifeChange Bible Study
- Resource: Minor Prophets 2, LifeChange Bible Study
- Resource: Old Testament Challenge Volume 4 Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity Kit: Life-Changing Words from the Prophets - Curriculum
New Testament Gospels - Historical Books
- Article: The Historical Books of the New Testament
- Book: Tell Me the Stories of Jesus: The Explosive Power of Jesus' Parables by R. Albert Mohler Jr.
- Resource: What's in the Bible? #10: Jesus Is the Good News DVD
The Cross & Salvation
- Article: Teaching About the Cross
- Article: Tips for Teaching About the Cross
- Article: Teaching About Salvation
- Article: Tips for Teaching About Salvation
- Article: Salvation Explained Through Romans Road Signs
- Article: Teaching About Sin?
- Article: Teaching About Consequences of Sin?
- Article: Teaching About the Sufficiency of Jesus' Death over Sin?
- Article: Teaching About Choosing Jesus Alone as Savior from Sin?
The Church - Acts & the New Testament Epistles
- Article: Teaching About the Church
- Article: Tips for Teaching About the Church
- Article: The Pauline Epistles - Introduction
- Article: The Non-Pauline Epistles - Introduction
- Resource: Acts Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: The Revolution of Faith
- Resource: What's in the Bible? #12: Letters from Paul! DVD
Revelation - End Times
- Article: Teaching on the Book of Revelation
- Article: Tips for Teaching on the Book of Revelation
- Article: The Prophetic Book of the New Testament
- Resource: Life Lessons from Revelation: Final Curtain Call by Max Lucado
- Resource: Revelation: The Christian's Ultimate Victory, John MacArthur Study Guides
- Resource: Revelation: The Triumph of God-Revised, LifeGuide Scripture Studies
- Resource: Revelation: The Warren Wiersbe Bible Study Series
- Resource: Understanding the Book of Revelation, Pamphlet - includes a chart with a comparison of four different approaches to the book of Revelation
- Resource: What's in the Bible? #13: God's Kingdom Comes, DVD