How to Teach Students to Read, Value, Study, Know & Apply the Bible
Rather than simply spoon-feeding, help students of all ages want to read and study the Bible on their own. Point to the benefits of making the Word their source of authority and hope. -- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
Use the seven-page Teacher's Role in Discipling Students in Regard to the Word of God Worksheet to determine what constitutes spiritual maturity in relation to one's approach to the Word of God. It will guide you in thinking through where your own students appear to be with a view to helping them get to the next level.
(This worksheet can stand alone or be used in conjunction with the Teacher's Role in Discipling Students PowerPoint presentation as a break-out session or independent study.)
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General:
- Do This, Don't Do That When Teaching How to Study the Bible
- If the Bible is Accurate, Then What?
- If the Bible is from God, Then What?
- If the Bible is God's Word, Then What?
- If the Bible is Sacred, Then What?
- If the Bible is Unique, Then What?
- Objective: Get Students into the Word on Their Own
Geared to Teaching Children:
- Tool for Children to Study the Bible
- Model for Children to Study the Bible
- 3 Ways to Encourage Kids to Dig Deep in Scripture
- 4 Ways to Get Kids Reading the Bible
- 5 Tips for Teaching Kids Using the Real Bible
- 6 Steps to Getting Kids Hooked on Reading the Bible
- 8 Tips To Get Kids Into The Bible
- 15 Ways to Introduce the Bible to Preschoolers
- Children Learning to Use the Bible
- Equipping Children to Navigate the Bible
- Getting Kids into God's Word
- Help Kids Study the Bible on Their Own
- How to Get Preteens Excited About the Bible
- How to Help Children Treasure the Word
- Sending Children the Right Message About The Bible
- Teaching New Kids to Use the Bible
- Teaching Kids to Use Their Bibles (even before they can read)
- The Future of Bible Literacy: There's an App for That
- Using the Bible with Preschoolers
Geared to Teaching Youth (Teens):
- 6 Tips for Teaching Students to Study Scripture
- Teaching Youth How to Study the Bible (Basic Checklist)
- Teens Study the Bible on Their Own?
- Teens Need the Foundation for Studying the Bible
- Teens Need the Right Motivation to Study the Bible
- Teens Need the Benefits for Studying the Bible
- Teens Love Jesus, but Not Reading the Bible - 3 Motivating Factors to Digging into God's Word
- Young People's Perception of the Bible
Geared to Teaching Adults:
- Adults Studying the Bible on Their Own
- Adults Studying the Bible: Wanting to Know the Author Helps
- Adults Studying the Bible: Finding It Useful Helps
- Adults Studying the Bible: Equipping Them Helps
Worksheets:
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students in Regard to the Word of God by Ministry Tools Resource Center
Resources:
- New to Bible Reading Discipleship Tool by Ministry Tools Resource Center
This eighteen-page reproducible resource can be used as a tool to disciple students in reading God's Word, helping with questions like:
- Why doesn't Bible reading make sense?
- What does the Bible say about itself?
- What is the focus of the Bible?
- Is there a theme that flows through the Bible?
- Where should I start reading the Bible?
- In what order should I read the books of the Bible?
For All Ages:
- Bookmarks: Books of the Bible Bookmarks
- Curriculum: Lessons for Teaching about the Bible and How to Study It - ideas for children, youth, and adults
For Children:
- Bibles: Bibles For Ages 0 to 2 years - Babies & Toddlers
- Bibles: Bibles For Ages 3 to 5 years - Beginners & Preschoolers
- Bibles: Bibles For Ages 6 to 8 years - Grade School
- Bibles: Bibles for Ages 9-12 - Tweens
- Book: Discover 4 Yourself, Children's Bible Study Series: How to Study Your Bible, for Kids by Kay Arthur
- Book: The Big Book of Bible Skills by Gospel Light
- Book: What the Bible Is All About Handbook for Kids: Bible Handbook for Kids by Frances Blankenbaker, Henrietta C. Mears
- Chart: Books of the Bible Bookcase Chart
- Tool: Acrostic of BIBLE - You are permitted to print this for children to help them know how to study the Bible.
- Tool: Books of the Bible Memory Card
- Tool: Printable Bible Reading Chart for Kids
For Teenagers:
- Bibles: Teen Bibles
- Book: Devour: Consuming the Word of God by Jayson French, Mark Moore
- Book: Totally Infatuated: Pursuing a Life-Changing Passion for God's Word by Jacqueline Pierre
For Adults:
- Bibles: Bibles
- Bibles: Bibles for Men
- Bibles: Bibles for Women
- Bible Highlighting: Bible Highlighters & Marking Kits
- Book: The New Joy of Discovery by Oletta Wald (also has a Teacher's Guide)
- Study: The Abide Bible Course Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Five Practices to Help You Engage with God Through Scripture by Phil Collins, Randy Frazee - also available on DVD
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