Monday, April 27, 2009
Billy Graham IGNITED!
In the book Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham by By Harold Lawrence Myra, Marshall Shelley, there is a wonderful story of how young Billy became the Spirit filled, powerful preacher we know of today. In fact, the first chapter of the book, "IGNITING!" tells that story. I liked the title for obvious reasons! I think you will enjoy reading an excerpt from the book, which is partially online at this web address. (scroll to page 23 if it doesn't automatically take you there)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
"The Top 50 Books That Have Shaped Evangelicals"
Booklist worth checking out, by ChristianityToday online magazine
I was putting together a list of inspirational books for our class when I came upon this very excellent and more comprehensive list! It has been said that a student is only as great as his teacher. So, here's a library of some of the best and brightest "teachers" from which we can all learn from.
Another link to even more great books to stimulate your walk with God.
I was putting together a list of inspirational books for our class when I came upon this very excellent and more comprehensive list! It has been said that a student is only as great as his teacher. So, here's a library of some of the best and brightest "teachers" from which we can all learn from.
Another link to even more great books to stimulate your walk with God.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Going a little deeper with Bible study — ask more questions
• Asking good questions: Probe with questions, that if answered or thought through, will help you understand the text better. Don’t be afraid to ask really hard questions that you cannot answer at the time. Answers may come later. Asking and processing good questions help us to gain a greater understanding of the text.
Let’s look another text and ask some good questions.
Read Matthew 6: 5-14 NKJV
How many questions can you come up with from this old, well-known passage?
See the rest…
Let’s look another text and ask some good questions.
Read Matthew 6: 5-14 NKJV
How many questions can you come up with from this old, well-known passage?
See the rest…
HOW TO HAVE A BASIC, DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY part II
In-class study & class discussion
Read Habakkuk 3:17-19 NKJV
1. What does it say?
Make observations; put it in your own words
2. What does it mean?
Make accurate interpretation
Read the rest…
Read Habakkuk 3:17-19 NKJV
1. What does it say?
Make observations; put it in your own words
2. What does it mean?
Make accurate interpretation
Read the rest…
Monday, April 13, 2009
BOOKMARK for How to Have a Basic Devotional Study
HOW TO HAVE A BASIC, DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY
Bible study: Igniting a passion for God’s Word through effective Bible study practices and methods
(If you want to really go basic, skip down to number 3)
When READING God’s Word — ask these questions, preferably in this order:
1. What does it say?
• Make observations: be a careful “observer” of what is happening in the text or what is being taught. Trying making a list of things you are noticing.
• Try putting it in your own words — this really helps you to work at understanding what you are reading.
• Summarize it: If you read a chapter, summarize it in a sentence or two.
See the rest…
(If you want to really go basic, skip down to number 3)
When READING God’s Word — ask these questions, preferably in this order:
1. What does it say?
• Make observations: be a careful “observer” of what is happening in the text or what is being taught. Trying making a list of things you are noticing.
• Try putting it in your own words — this really helps you to work at understanding what you are reading.
• Summarize it: If you read a chapter, summarize it in a sentence or two.
See the rest…
A PLAN for success
Bible study: Igniting a passion for God’s Word through effective Bible study practices and methods
Here are some ideas to get you off on the right footing with your quiet times:
a. Make time for God.
Prioritize Him into our lives. We make time to eat, rest, play, work, etc. But for some reason we neglect the One whom life is all about — Jesus. Eternal God stepped into time, became a man, suffered and died for us on a cruel cross. He gave His whole life for us — surely we can make time for Him. Set apart a regular time to have a quality meeting with God. How much time? Ask the Lord to lead and help you in this.
You know, we basically make time for the things we really want to do. And Dr. David Jeremiah probably said it best with, “We have about as much of God as we really want.”
See the rest…
Here are some ideas to get you off on the right footing with your quiet times:
a. Make time for God.
Prioritize Him into our lives. We make time to eat, rest, play, work, etc. But for some reason we neglect the One whom life is all about — Jesus. Eternal God stepped into time, became a man, suffered and died for us on a cruel cross. He gave His whole life for us — surely we can make time for Him. Set apart a regular time to have a quality meeting with God. How much time? Ask the Lord to lead and help you in this.
You know, we basically make time for the things we really want to do. And Dr. David Jeremiah probably said it best with, “We have about as much of God as we really want.”
See the rest…
Why study the Bible?
Bible study: Igniting a passion for God’s Word through effective Bible study practices and methods
Why study the Bible?
Why have a Quiet time/Quality time with the Lord? 6 REASONS
1. Because we hear the voice of God through His word and prayer.
2. Because the Bible is living and active — it is Jesus the Christ (Jn1) — and when we spend time with the Word, we spend time with Him.
More…
Why study the Bible?
Why have a Quiet time/Quality time with the Lord? 6 REASONS
1. Because we hear the voice of God through His word and prayer.
2. Because the Bible is living and active — it is Jesus the Christ (Jn1) — and when we spend time with the Word, we spend time with Him.
More…
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Bible Study questionnaire — 17 questions
[This was originally a handout in class that was to be turned in]
The purpose of this questionnaire is for me to get a sense of what level to teach at for this class, on this particular topic. It will also help me to understand the kind of things you are interested in learning about and what are the best things to focus on.
• Do not feel overly self-conscious if you do not know the answer to one or all of the questions pertaining to Scripture knowledge — these questions are to give me some perspective — that’s all.
• Take as long as you need to fill it out within the class time.
• Please do not use the Bible or others as a source of help — this is to determine what you currently think and know — not what you wish you knew.
1. Who is known as “The father of faith”?
2. When did Abraham receive the 10 Commandments?
3. Who in the Bible is associated with fire, brimstone, and burning coals?
4. What was the “forbidden fruit” that Adam and Eve ate?
See the rest of the quiz…
The purpose of this questionnaire is for me to get a sense of what level to teach at for this class, on this particular topic. It will also help me to understand the kind of things you are interested in learning about and what are the best things to focus on.
• Do not feel overly self-conscious if you do not know the answer to one or all of the questions pertaining to Scripture knowledge — these questions are to give me some perspective — that’s all.
• Take as long as you need to fill it out within the class time.
• Please do not use the Bible or others as a source of help — this is to determine what you currently think and know — not what you wish you knew.
1. Who is known as “The father of faith”?
2. When did Abraham receive the 10 Commandments?
3. Who in the Bible is associated with fire, brimstone, and burning coals?
4. What was the “forbidden fruit” that Adam and Eve ate?
See the rest of the quiz…
Thursday, April 2, 2009
New IGNITED series beginning!
Bible study: Igniting a passion for God’s Word through effective Bible study practices and methods. Beginning April 5th, 2009.
We're going to cover things like: having an effective, basic Bible study; ideas for your quiet time; understanding the Bible as a complete story; how to understand the Scriptures in context; how to apply the Bible to your life; using a reading plan; discovering Bible study tools; going deeper with Greek and Hebrew study tools (an overview); inductive study; proper Scripture interpretation; an overview of best Bible translations to use for study; best ways to memorize the Scriptures; praying the Scriptures; and lots more!
We're going to cover things like: having an effective, basic Bible study; ideas for your quiet time; understanding the Bible as a complete story; how to understand the Scriptures in context; how to apply the Bible to your life; using a reading plan; discovering Bible study tools; going deeper with Greek and Hebrew study tools (an overview); inductive study; proper Scripture interpretation; an overview of best Bible translations to use for study; best ways to memorize the Scriptures; praying the Scriptures; and lots more!
8-10 How God speaks — final 3 categories
8. The Body of Christ — the church (1 Cor. 12:27; Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:11-13)
God communicates through believers:
• with Wise counsel:
Prov. 1:5 (See also Prov. 12:15 Prov. 24:6)
Expect God to use other believers in your life to give you wise counsel.
• about Spiritual things that pertain to life and eternity:
Ephesians 4:11-13 (NKJV)
Read the rest of the lesson…
God communicates through believers:
• with Wise counsel:
Prov. 1:5 (See also Prov. 12:15 Prov. 24:6)
Expect God to use other believers in your life to give you wise counsel.
• about Spiritual things that pertain to life and eternity:
Ephesians 4:11-13 (NKJV)
Read the rest of the lesson…
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