Teach Them Diligently-a Study For Bible Class Teachers

Think of any skill you would like to master—who do you go to in order to learn this skill? Do you want to be a chef, craftsman, or woodworker?If so, you would want to study with a master? Who could give us a better idea of how to teach than Jesus himself? (Jn 7:40-46) What are some things you notice about Jesus’ teaching style? First, Jesus’ teaching was simple. This is not to be confused with simplistic.  Sometimes Jesus concealed a point so that the arrogant and self-righteous could not perceive it (Matt 13:10-13). However, a great teacher is one who can take a complex message a present it to the common man so that he can understand. Look at the Parable of the Sower. Jesus was able to take the complex and make it simple for everyone.  Jesus’ teaching was also insightful. Look at Jesus’ profound understanding of the scriptures in the situation about the Sadducees. They come to him with a hypothetical discussion about a woman whose husband die. Jesus understands that the problem is not about the mar