First Time Bible Teacher

In all of our reading, writing and prepping, the step that might be easiest to skip is prayer. Without prayer, we’re just relying on ourselves. That’s a dangerous place for…

In teaching the Bible, it’s very easy to turn all Bible reading into message prep. This episode discusses the importance of making a distinction between personal study and corporate study.…

In teaching, it’s very easy to define yourself by the way you teach. God never asks Bible teachers to identify themselves by the way they perform in teaching. This episode…

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To teach effectively, a message needs to be simple enough to understand. This episode is all about keeping things simple so you can keep your audience with you. For more…

Learning how to teach is one thing, but learning how to teach authentically is another. This episode is all about finding your own voice in preaching and learning to harness…

The energy with which you teach means almost as much as what you actually say. Your dynamic goes a long way in helping people interpret your message, for better or…

Bible teaching isn’t about power, but it is about leadership. This episode discusses the importance of commanding your audience and provides some tips for capturing their attention. For more info,…

Talking for 30 minutes about the Bible does not mean you’ve taught a message. This episode is all about making sure your points flow together in a way that makes…

Using illustrations is key to teaching the Bible well. This episode goes over how to use illustrations well to enhance your message rather than distract from it. For more info,…