Copyright © 2004, C. Michael Patton Principles in Biblical Teaching

Copyright © 2004, C. Michael Patton Deuteronomy 6:6-7 “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Outline Session 1: Developing a teaching philosophy Session 2: Homiletical Process Session 3:Delivery Session 4:Lessons

Copyright © 2004, C. Michael Patton Session 1: Developing a Philosophy of Teaching

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Outline I.What constitutes excellence in teaching? II.Developing your own teaching philosophy III.Holy Spirit in teaching IV.Role of man in teaching V.Different teaching methods

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church What constitutes excellence in teaching? Think of the teachers who have most influenced your life in a positive way. What was it that made them excellent teachers? Likewise, think of all of the poor teachers you have had. What is it that made them poor?

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church What is an Effective Teacher? He has clearly-defined goals. He is open and transparent. He creatively handles conflict and problems. He encourages openness and freedom in others.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church What is an Effective Teacher? He is committed to students as individuals. He is excited about teaching. He is excited about the subject. He is open to diverse values and beliefs of others. He is graciously persuasive.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church What is an Ineffective Teacher? Lack of preparation. Lack of patience. No clearly defined goals. Lack of structure and organization. Dominates with closed lecture.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church What is an Ineffective Teacher? Lack of creativity. No personal motivation and passion concerning subject. Teaching doesn’t let you think. Rambling answers for questions asked.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Developing your own teaching philosophy Value Taken from the old French Valoir, “to be strong, to be worth.” American Heritage Dictionary To determine or estimate the worth or value of; appraise. To regard highly; esteem. To rate according to relative estimate of worth or desirability; evaluate: valued health above money. To assign a value to (a unit of currency, for example). Value Taken from the old French Valoir, “to be strong, to be worth.” American Heritage Dictionary To determine or estimate the worth or value of; appraise. To regard highly; esteem. To rate according to relative estimate of worth or desirability; evaluate: valued health above money. To assign a value to (a unit of currency, for example).

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church What do you value?

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Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Role of the Holy Spirit in Teaching 1.Holy Spirit as Revealer 2.Holy Spirit as Gift Giver

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Holy Spirit as persuader The Holy Spirit is the only persuader of spiritual truth (1 Cor 2:1-16)

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Holy Spirit as persuader “Christian education is a cooperative process, a venture involving both the human and the divine. Human teachers communicate and exemplify truth; the Holy Spirit seeks to provide guidance, power, illumination, and insight to the teachers.” -Roy Zuck “Christian education is a cooperative process, a venture involving both the human and the divine. Human teachers communicate and exemplify truth; the Holy Spirit seeks to provide guidance, power, illumination, and insight to the teachers.” -Roy Zuck

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Holy Spirit as Gift Giver Although all people are commanded to teach, certain people are spiritually gifted to teach.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Holy Spirit as Gift Giver Write a definition of the Spiritual gift of teaching:

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Holy Spirit as Gift Giver Definition of the gift of teaching: The supernatural ability to lead people to Christ- likeness through the transmission of spiritual truth through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Holy Spirit as Gift Giver What does the “gift of teaching” look like? In other words, what is the difference between natural ability and the gift of teaching?

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Holy Spirit as Gift Giver Natural AbilityGift of Teaching 1.Effectively transfer information 2.Assimilate information 3.Imparts Knowledge 4.Intellectual 5.Changed minds 1.Effectively transfer spiritual truth 2.Applies information 3.Imparts Wisdom 4.Spiritual 5.Changed lives

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Holy Spirit as Gift Giver Natural AbilityGift of Teaching Effectively educates, persuades, and changes lives outside the Church. Effectively educates, persuades, and changes lives inside the Church, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Holy Spirit as Gift Giver How does one know if he or she has been given the gift of teaching? 1.Is there an unusual thirst to learn spiritual things? 2.Is there and unusual ability to understand spiritual things? 3.Is there an unusual desire to teach (Jer 20:9)? 4.Is there a natural ability to teach? 5.Do people benefit spiritually from your teaching?

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Teaching is a joint venture 1 Corinthians 3:6 “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” General Principles

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Just because you have the gift of teaching does not mean that you do not need to be diligent in your preparation. 2 Timothy 2:15 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” General Principles

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church General Principles How to develop the gift of teaching (Roy Zuck): –Exercise the gift (1 Tim 4:14). –Observe others who are effective. –Get training in the principles of teaching. –Have someone observe your teaching and make helpful suggestions.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Role of Man in Teaching Discipline 2 Tim 2:15 Creativity Christ’s Example: Conflict, parables, sermons, dilemma, illustrative, and expository.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Role of Man in Teaching Passion This is the “sacrifice-it-all” attitude that you bring with you to a lesson that tells your students that you believe what you are stating. This is evident in the way you stand, speak, move, what you say, and how you live. While passion is difficult to define and impossible to imitate, it will never be missed.

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Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods What are the different methods people use in teaching?

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods PassiveActive Sermon Lecture Radio Books Group discussions Debates Interactive lessons Interactive books

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods Least EffectiveMost Effective

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods People Remember: 10% of what they hear 50% of what the hear and see. 90% of what they hear, see, and do.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods “There is no such thing as a bad method, except one you use all the time.” –Gregory Carlson “There is no such thing as a bad method, except one you use all the time.” –Gregory Carlson Never, never, never lecture, unless there is no other way to help persons learn... The lecture is the easiest way for the teacher, but the most difficult one for the student. –Martha Leypoldt Never, never, never lecture, unless there is no other way to help persons learn... The lecture is the easiest way for the teacher, but the most difficult one for the student. –Martha Leypoldt

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods Venues: Sermon Lecture Sunday School/Fellowship Small Groups Interactive Classroom

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods What is the difference between teaching and preaching?

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Sermon Fellowship/ Sunday School Small GroupsInteractive Classroom Different Teaching Methods Lecture Low CommitmentHigh Commitment

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Sermon Fellowship/ Sunday School Small GroupsInteractive Classroom Different Teaching Methods Lecture Low ExpectationsHigh Expectations Attendance Assigned readings Books Papers Case studies Memorization of Scripture Etc.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Devotional (Brings encouragement for the week) Sermon Fellowship/ Sunday School Small GroupsInteractive Classroom Foundational (Builds theology for a lifetime) Different Teaching Methods Lecture

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Short-term life change Sermon Fellowship/ Sunday School Small GroupsInteractive Classroom Long-term life change Different Teaching Methods Lecture

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Sermon Fellowship/ Sunday School Small GroupsInteractive Classroom Different Teaching Methods Lecture ExhortationEducation

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Sermon Fellowship/ Sunday School Interactive Classroom Different Teaching Methods ExhortationEducation The education program of the Church needs to include all of these in balance.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Sermon Fellowship/ Sunday School Interactive Classroom Different Teaching Methods Sunday SermonThe Theology Program The educational program of Stonebriar Community Church Adult Fellowships

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods METHODS OFHEARSEEDO

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods Hear: 1.Sermon 2.Lecture 3.Mini-Lecture/sermon 4.Role playing 5.Radio 6.Devils advocate

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods See: 1.Use visual illustrations 2.Body language 3.Give handouts and outlines 4.Use PowerPoint 5.Use white board

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods Do: 1.Large group discussion 2.Small groups discussion 3.Have the students give illustration to a point 4.Homework activity 5.Case studies

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods 6.Continually ask questions and wait for the answers. 7.Neighbor nudge. 8.Create dilemmas. 9.Have student debates. 10.Field trips.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods Principles for Do: 1. Challenge their creativity. 2. Be patient. 3. Explain instructions clearly. 4. Supervise the activity. 5. Encourage students in their participation. 6. Bring focus back to the goal of the lesson. 7. Take into account circumstances-time and resources.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Different Teaching Methods Questions to ask when choosing a method: 1.What are the goals of my lesson? 2.What method would work best for my goals? 3.How much time do I have? One week? Six months? 4.What method would work best in the venue that I am using? 5.What are the expectations/requirements of the group? 6.How many people are in my audience? 7.Can I limit my audience according to my goals? 8.Or do my goals have to be changed because of the size of my audience?

Copyright © 2004, C. Michael Patton Session 2: The Homiletical Process

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Historical interpretation Grammatical interpretation Contextual interpretation Literary Interpretation 1. Exegetical Statement “What did it mean then?” 2. Theological Statement “What is the timeless truth taught?” 3. Homiletical Statement “How does it apply to us?” Analogy of Scripture Truth Extract timeless principles Contextualize Principles for today Timeless Audience Time bound Audience Contemporary Audience Ancient Audience

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Exegetical Process 1.Choose a text that comprises a single unit of thought (pericope).

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Exegetical Process Testament Scripture Section Book Pericope

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Exegetical Process 2.Discover the exegetical outline. –Take into account the natural division markers (but, therefore, and, etc.) –Mark out the natural divisions (each section should not have many divisions—probably not more than three) –Give each division an exegetical heading that summarizes and interprets the division from the viewpoint of the original audience.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Exegetical Process Do not just summarize, you must interpret. To insure that you are doing this, do not use any of the same terms that the Scripture uses.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Exegetical Process 3.Discover the exegetical proposition from the viewpoint of the original audience. Subject: –What is the passage talking about? –Compliment: What does it say about what it is talking about?

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Exegetical Process

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Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Theological Process 1.Using your exegetical outline, discover the theological outline. Ask the questions: “What does this mean for all people?” “What does this say about God?” “What does this say about man?”

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Theological Process 2.Using your exegetical proposition, discover the theological proposition. –Subject: What is the passage talking about? –Compliment: What does it say about what it is talking about?

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Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Homiletical Process 1.From your theological outline, discover the homiletical outline. 2.From the theological proposition, discover the homiletical proposition.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Illustratio n Conclusio n Applications Outline Points Introduction Scripture References Review Preview

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Homiletical Process The biggest mistake that teachers make is being unclear. The reason why most are unclear is because either they do not have a “bid idea” or they have to many “little ideas.”

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church The Homiletical Process Example: Matt. 18:20

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Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Delivery Gen. 25:27-34

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure Examples

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure Tell them what you said Say it Tell them what you are going to say

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure Hook Introduces the lesson. Book Exposition of the text. Look Illustrates the “Big Idea.” Took Applies the lesson.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure 1.Life Need 2.Bible Learning 3.Bible Application 4.Life Response

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure Into the lesson Into the Word Into life

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure Receiving Information Exploring and Discovering Appropriating Assuming Responsibility

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure 1.Stating the Aim 2.Securing purposeful Bible Study 3.Developing the lesson 4.Making the lesson personal 5.Securing the carryover 1.Stating the Aim 2.Securing purposeful Bible Study 3.Developing the lesson 4.Making the lesson personal 5.Securing the carryover

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure FOCUS : Turning heart to hear God’s Word. DISCOVER : Personal or group interaction into God’s Word. RESPOND : Applying God’s Word to life.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure “What are you going to talk about?” “What does it mean?” “What difference does it make?” “What do you want us to do?”

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Historical interpretation Grammatical interpretation Contextual interpretation Literary Interpretation 1. Exegetical Statement “What did it mean then?” 2. Theological Statement “What is the timeless truth taught?” 3. Homiletical Statement “How does it apply to us?” Analogy of Scripture Truth Extract timeless principles Contextualize Principles for today Timeless Audience Time bound Audience Contemporary Audience Ancient Audience

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Historical interpretation Grammatical interpretation Contextual interpretation Literary Interpretation 1. Exegetical Statement “What did it mean then?” 2. Theological Statement “What is the timeless truth taught?” 3. Homiletical Statement “How does it apply to us?” Analogy of Scripture Truth Extract timeless principles Contextualize Principles for today Timeless Audience Time bound Audience Contemporary Audience Ancient Audience

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure I. What are you going to talk about and why should I care (Introduction)? Creates a need or a “hook.”

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure “If the preacher does not capture attention in the first thirty seconds, he may never gain it at all.” —Haddon Robinson “If the preacher does not capture attention in the first thirty seconds, he may never gain it at all.” —Haddon Robinson

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure Answers the audience’s question, “Why do I need to hear what you are talking about?” Gives a preview to orient and prepare the audience. Recognizes that people come to your lesson with much baggage from a hard week. Illustrates the importance of the forthcoming message.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure Components of an Introduction 1.Introduction –Illustration (personal if possible) –Current events –Creation of a dilemma 2.Challenge the Audience –Moves from you to them –Creates the “itch” or the need 3.Reveal the Subject (Homiletical Proposition) 4.Preview (Outline) 5.Context of the passage

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure II. What did it mean (Exposition/Exegetical)? Moves from 21st century to the ancient time of the text. Interprets the text to the audience. Communicates in terms the audience will understand. Answers the question “What did it mean then?”

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Pastor Bergin checks his sources

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure III. How does it relate to other Scriptures (Correlation)? Correlates the lesson with other Scriptures. Systematic theology on the topic. Verifies the “Big Idea.”

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure IV. What is the timeless truth (Principlization/ Theological)? Extract the timeless principles and communicate them succinctly. Use timeless language. Ask the questions: 1)What does this tell us about God? 2)What does this tell us about man?

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure V. What does it look like in real life (Illustration)? Illustrates the lesson. Shows how this is relevant to the audience. Motivates people to action. Inspires people and prepares them to apply the lesson.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure VI. What do you want us to do (application)? Summary of message. Shows how your audience can apply. the teaching to their lives. Specific actions. Many imperatives. Brings closure to the lesson.

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure Good ConclusionBad Conclusion “Let me give you four points of application” (5-10 min) “And may God apply these truths to our lives. Amen”

Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Structure Option OneOption TwoOption Three Introduction I. Point #1 A. Exegetical B. Theological C. Homiletical II. Point #2 A. Exegetical B. Theological C. Homiletical III. Point #3 A. Exegetical B. Theological C. Homiletical Conclusion Introduction I. Exegetical II. Theological III. Homiletical Conclusion Combination of the two. Makes sure that each category is represented somewhere. Big Picture of a Sermon/Lesson

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Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Odds and Ends I.Support Material –Personal Illustrations. –Current event illustration (newspaper, magazine, etc). –Research polls ( magazines, Gallup). –Illustrations from an Illustration Book ( Tardy Oxcart, etc.).

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Copyright © 2004 The Theology Program, Stonebriar Community Church Odds and Ends II.Creating an Atmosphere. III.A/V Techniques. IV.Evaluation Sheet. V.Setting a time to teach.