Small Group Study

#109 – A-Z Bible Teachers’ Checklist


These “checklists” will be posted from
the PCAF – ICEA staff on an ongoing basis
to help Christian educators with
tips, ideas, and instructions. 

A Website for the
Study of Names

And she shall bring forth a son, and
thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall
save his people from their sins.  (I Tim. 4:13)

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Find out the original meaning of names on this website. Also glean name elements or “pieces” found in names, such as: el  – meaning “God” (GabriEL, JoEL, ELijah).

What to Do:

  1. Go to the website: http://www.behindthename.com
  2. Type in a name in the search box at the top
  3. Explore the meaning, history, popularity, and related names

You may also browse names or search names by category, such as “biblical”, “historical”, “popular”, etc.

 

 

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#108 – A-Z Bible Teachers’ Checklist


These “checklists” will be posted from
the PCAF – ICEA staff on an ongoing basis
to help Christian educators with
tips, ideas, and instructions. 

Stay Close to the Scriptures!

Until I come, give attention to the public
reading of Scripture, to exhortation
and teaching. (I Tim. 4:13)

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What to Do:

  • Take time to REALLY look at the scriptures while studying for your lesson and focus on every word and detail (Matt. 5:18). Go over each scripture many times in detail. This can be a slow process, but it can yield greater truths and make your teaching more enriching.
  • If you have taken the time to prepare and study, you must also have the discipline to teach your students what you have learned. (I Tim. 4:14-16).
  • Rarely stray away from the scriptures under study while teaching your lesson (Acts 8:26-35).
  • Never get tied up in unrelated class discussions that take the focus off the lesson under study (I Tim. 1:3-4).
  • You will have opportunities to enlighten your students (with the scriptures) against worldly fads and trends that constantly surface (Eph. 4:14-15).

 

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#107 – A-Z Bible Teachers’ Checklist


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to help Christian educators with
tips, ideas, and instructions. 

Hear Words Pronounced
or Play a Game of Biblical
Word Pronunciation
on New Website

And knowledge will
increase (Daniel 12:4)

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What to Do:

Play a game of Bible word pronunciation at www.howtopronounce.com

  1. Display a word on a board or screen.
  2. Ask the class to pronounce the word.
  3. Type in the word on the website’s search box.
  4. Put a microphone near your device (so everyone can hear).
  5. Click the “Pronounce” icon.
  6. Click on your word under the words “Pronounce in English”.
  7. Click the speaker icon to hear the word pronounced.
  8. Have fun!

 

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Peace on Earth: It’s Coming!


For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord…Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
(Luke 2:11-14)

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Today we celebrate the birth of our Saviour who is also the Prince of Peace. Peace is often something that is merely hoped for, or anticipated, by millions of unrestful souls around the world. At present, true peace reigns in the hearts of only a vast few in comparison to the masses who perpetuate hate and violence, or to those who have very little concern for goodwill toward men. From the very first murder of Abel at the hands of his brother Cain; the world is climaxing into a frenzy of violent acts against humanity. As a result…we often wish peace upon individuals and families this time of year, but in the midst of unstable and perilous surroundings. But peace is coming! It will be a time when…the wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them [the child will lead even the wildest of beasts] (Isaiah 11:6).

Very soon, nations who have governed with violence will be separated by the great Prince of Peace, who will eventually cast them from the earth, to make room for His peaceful reign. He will rule remaining nations and people with a rod of iron, bringing peace to all the world! Praise God, that day is approaching! Jesus Christ will come! Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this (Isaiah 9:7). Get ready, all the meek of the earth and all who truly seek peace and equity! Your blessing is great: The meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. (Ps. 37:11) There is a day coming when God’s will will be done on earth as it is in heaven: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men! (Lk. 2:14)

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#105 – A-Z Bible Teachers’ Checklist


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to help Christian educators with
tips, ideas, and instructions. 

Start A Bible
Readers’ Club!

Continually devoting themselves to the
apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the
breaking of bread and to prayer…. (Acts 2:42)

What to Do:

1.   Write out a simple sentence or two explaining each verse of the Bible you will be studying. (One chapter should be enough to study during a session.) Make copies and distribute.

2.   Have students sit at tables and each person at their table will take turns reading their sentence(s) and then read the associated verse(s) from the Bible. Continue this until all members have completed reading the chapter.

3. After the chapter has been read, the assigned group leader will “open the floor” and lead the group discussion by commenting on verses, asking questions, explaining scriptures, and encouraging feedback and comments from the group.

IDEA STARTER!

“Starting a Bible Readers’ Club is a good way of getting members involved in fellowship and studying the Word of God! Our club met once a month, on Sunday afternoons, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. This is not your traditional Bible class. The format is unique and refreshing. There were a number of people, including college students, who studied with us that rarely attended our Sunday morning classes!” Light refreshments were served.

 

 

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