Since we’ve already identified 6 pitfalls of high school Bible teaching, this post will focus on how we can navigate those pitfalls. Here’s a list of nine navigation tips for avoiding the pitfalls of high school Bible teaching.
1. Emphasize primary biblical teachings. In other words, enable students to grasp [...] Continue Reading…
Most teachers would agree that full-time teaching is difficult and demanding. And that assertion is supported by the high turnover rate among teachers. Since I have five years experience as a full-time high school Bible teacher, I’ll focus on that particular subject, but a few of the following thoughts [...] Continue Reading…
Of the four Gospels only Matthew and Luke give us narratives of Jesus’ birth. Luke’s narrative is about three times as long as Matthew’s and therefore usually receives more attention. (If memory serves correct, even Charlie Brown quotes from Luke and ignores Matthew.) In this brief post I want [...] Continue Reading…
I’ve written one post entitled Reasons to Trust the Four Gospels but I’ve just come across an excellent youtube video giving more reasons to trust the Gospels. In this 53-minute lecture, Dr. Peter Williams gives an overview of new (and old) reasons to trust the Gospels with a particular [...] Continue Reading…
I’m not a big fan of statements of faith. It’s a difficult endeavor to summarize a one-thousand page book into a few propositions. What should be included? What should be excluded? And what arrangement should be used? So I prefer to stick with statements of faith that come straight [...] Continue Reading…
Pride is a problem, even for Christians, or should I say, especially for Christians. And this problem goes all the way back to the first century. In Romans 11, Paul addresses Gentile believers with the purpose of humbling them which can be seen in the direct prohibition, “do not [...] Continue Reading…
Who’s the most passionate person you know? Do you know what they’re passionate about? Of course you do. Passionate people really can’t hide their passion. At some point, the passion is going to come out.
In this article I want to highlight Paul’s passion—the desire which drove his ministry. I [...] Continue Reading…
Great teachers ask a lot of questions. Just consider the frequent use of questions in the teaching of Socrates, Confucius, and Jesus. Paul’s letters are also peppered with questions. And Paul not only asks questions, he also answers them. Take a look at the breakdown of Romans 9 below. [...] Continue Reading…
Christians put a lot of emphasis on believing the right things. If you don’t believe me try applying for jobs with Christian organizations. “Read our statement of faith then answer the following questions: Are you in agreement with our statement of faith? Do you have any reservations? If so, [...] Continue Reading…
What are you looking forward to? Of course, we get excited about weekends, vacations, and holidays. We also anticipate graduation, job promotions, and the Super Bowl. But what is your ultimate hope and what is that hope based on?
Christian hope is centered on the body. For many people that [...] Continue Reading…