Creative Bible Teaching
by Lawrence O. Richards & Gary J. Bredfeldt | Book Summary
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Author: Lawrence O. Richards & Gary J. Bredfeldt
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While this task can seem daunting, it is not impossible. By following five steps, the Bible teacher can make great strides in accomplishing their most important goal: seeing the life-changing power of God's Word work in the lives of their students. These five steps are not necessarily easy, and the creative Bible teacher likely will spend a lot of time mastering each one, but the effort is worth it.
If God's Word is powerful and life-giving, then as Bible teachers it is our duty to do everything in our power to help our students come to understand and practice what the Bible says. |
The late Lawrence O. Richards was a prominent writer on educational issues in the evangelical world. Richards received a BA from the University of Michigan and a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was an Assistant Professor of Christian Education in Wheaton College for a number of years while he completed his PhD at nearby Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1972. He authored The Smart Guide to the Bible, The Full Armor of God and many other works.
Gary J. Bredfeldt is the director of the Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership program at Liberty University. He received his BA from Denver Baptist Bible College, an MA from Denver Seminary, and a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the co-author of Great Leader, Great Teacher and Caring for Souls.
Creative Bible Teaching
by Lawrence O. Richards & Gary J. Bredfeldt
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Lawrence O. Richards & Gary J. Bredfeldt |
| Publisher | Moody Publishers |
| Date | Revised and Updated, 2020 (originally published in 1970) |
| Pages | 378 |
Overview:
The Bible teacher's task is to take an ancient text, far removed from our world and way of thinking, and explain its message to modern learners in a way that is meaningful and engaging. This task is made all the more urgent by the nature of Scripture. This is God's Word we're dealing with.
While this task can seem daunting, it is not impossible. By following five steps, the Bible teacher can make great strides in accomplishing their most important goal: seeing the life-changing power of God's Word work in the lives of their students.
These five steps are not necessarily easy, and the creative Bible teacher likely will spend a lot of time mastering each one, but the effort is worth it.
- Step 1: Studying the Bible.
- Step 2: Focusing the Message
- Step 3: Structuring the Lesson
- Step 4: Teaching the Class
- Step 5: Evaluating the Results.
If God's Word is powerful and life-giving, then as Bible teachers it is our duty to do everything in our power to help our students come to understand and practice what the Bible says.
The late Lawrence O. Richards was a prominent writer on educational issues in the evangelical world. Richards received a BA from the University of Michigan and a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was an Assistant Professor of Christian Education in Wheaton College for a number of years while he completed his PhD at nearby Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1972. He authored The Smart Guide to the Bible, The Full Armor of God and many other works.
Gary J. Bredfeldt is the director of the Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership program at Liberty University. He received his BA from Denver Baptist Bible College, an MA from Denver Seminary, and a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the co-author of Great Leader, Great Teacher and Caring for Souls.