1 Qualities Of A Bible Class Teacher

2IntroductionIntroduction James 3:1James 3:1 “My brethren, be not many masters, (teachers) knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.”“My brethren, be not many masters, (teachers) knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.” James 3:1James 3:1 “My brethren, be not many masters, (teachers) knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.”“My brethren, be not many masters, (teachers) knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.”

3IntroductionIntroduction Have the proper motives for wanting to teachHave the proper motives for wanting to teach “Unless you possess the unquenchable desire to teach, don’t teach.” Mike Riley“Unless you possess the unquenchable desire to teach, don’t teach.” Mike Riley Have the proper motives for wanting to teachHave the proper motives for wanting to teach “Unless you possess the unquenchable desire to teach, don’t teach.” Mike Riley“Unless you possess the unquenchable desire to teach, don’t teach.” Mike Riley

4IntroductionIntroduction 1 Tim. 4:161 Tim. 4:16 “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” 1 Tim. 4:161 Tim. 4:16 “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”

5 1. Spiritually Minded Rom. 8:6Rom. 8:6 “to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”“to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” We must live in harmony with the word of God – A teacher can only really teach what he is.We must live in harmony with the word of God – A teacher can only really teach what he is. Rom. 8:6Rom. 8:6 “to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”“to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” We must live in harmony with the word of God – A teacher can only really teach what he is.We must live in harmony with the word of God – A teacher can only really teach what he is.

6 1. Spiritually Minded “A good man or woman may not be a good teacher; but it is impossible for a bad man or woman to be a good teacher. We must practice what we preach (and teach L.B.) David J. Riggs“A good man or woman may not be a good teacher; but it is impossible for a bad man or woman to be a good teacher. We must practice what we preach (and teach L.B.) David J. Riggs

7 1. Spiritually Minded The character of a man is based upon what he thinksThe character of a man is based upon what he thinks Proverbs 23:7Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he”“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” The character of a man is based upon what he thinksThe character of a man is based upon what he thinks Proverbs 23:7Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he”“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he”

8 2. Have A Working Knowledge Of The Bible 2 Tim. 2:152 Tim. 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Tim. 2:152 Tim. 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

9 2. Have A Working Knowledge Of The Bible Those who would teach must understand God’s message as revealed in His wordThose who would teach must understand God’s message as revealed in His word The teacher must know what the Bible says and also how to apply it to lifeThe teacher must know what the Bible says and also how to apply it to life Those who would teach must understand God’s message as revealed in His wordThose who would teach must understand God’s message as revealed in His word The teacher must know what the Bible says and also how to apply it to lifeThe teacher must know what the Bible says and also how to apply it to life

10 2. Have A Working Knowledge Of The Bible The first step in teaching is to understand the passage yourselfThe first step in teaching is to understand the passage yourself The second step is try to simplify the passage so that others can understand (Sometimes this is hard)The second step is try to simplify the passage so that others can understand (Sometimes this is hard) The first step in teaching is to understand the passage yourselfThe first step in teaching is to understand the passage yourself The second step is try to simplify the passage so that others can understand (Sometimes this is hard)The second step is try to simplify the passage so that others can understand (Sometimes this is hard)

11 3. Be Resourceful We must teach the lesson in such a way that others will understand itWe must teach the lesson in such a way that others will understand it Not all people learn the same wayNot all people learn the same way We must teach the lesson in such a way that others will understand itWe must teach the lesson in such a way that others will understand it Not all people learn the same wayNot all people learn the same way

12 3. Be Resourceful Neh. 8:5-8Neh. 8:5-8 “And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: [6] And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God.“And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: [6] And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. Neh. 8:5-8Neh. 8:5-8 “And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: [6] And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God.“And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: [6] And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God.

13 3. Be Resourceful And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground. ….. and the Levites, caused the people to understand the lawAnd all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground. ….. and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law

14 3. Be Resourceful : and the people stood in their place. [8] So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.”: and the people stood in their place. [8] So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.”

15 3. Be Resourceful Jude 1:22-23Jude 1:22-23 “And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.”“And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” Jude 1:22-23Jude 1:22-23 “And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.”“And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.”

16 3. Be Resourceful Jesus used various teaching methods in his teachingJesus used various teaching methods in his teaching A good Bible teacher will use different teaching methods so that the students will be able to learn biblical truthsA good Bible teacher will use different teaching methods so that the students will be able to learn biblical truths Jesus used various teaching methods in his teachingJesus used various teaching methods in his teaching A good Bible teacher will use different teaching methods so that the students will be able to learn biblical truthsA good Bible teacher will use different teaching methods so that the students will be able to learn biblical truths

17 4. Cheerfulness & Optimism Rom. 12:12Rom. 12:12 “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer”“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer” Phil. 4:4Phil. 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice”“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice” Rom. 12:12Rom. 12:12 “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer”“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer” Phil. 4:4Phil. 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice”“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice”

18 4. Cheerfulness & Optimism 1 Th. 4:161 Th. 4:16 “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:”“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:” 1 Th. 4:161 Th. 4:16 “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:”“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:”

19 4. Cheerfulness & Optimism 1 Pet. 4:131 Pet. 4:13 “But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Pet. 4:131 Pet. 4:13 “But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”

20 4. Cheerfulness & Optimism “Our Bible classes should bring hope and encouragement to an otherwise dreary world.” Mike Riley“Our Bible classes should bring hope and encouragement to an otherwise dreary world.” Mike Riley

21 5. Be Sympathetic & Kind Js. 1:27Js. 1:27 “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” Js. 1:27Js. 1:27 “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”

22 5. Be Sympathetic & Kind Sympathy is more than understanding a individual’s needs --- it means doing what we can to help meet those needsSympathy is more than understanding a individual’s needs --- it means doing what we can to help meet those needs

23 5. Be Sympathetic & Kind Help them conquer sin in their livesHelp them conquer sin in their lives Be a friend and support for your studentsBe a friend and support for your students Gal. 6:2 “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”Gal. 6:2 “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Help them conquer sin in their livesHelp them conquer sin in their lives Be a friend and support for your studentsBe a friend and support for your students Gal. 6:2 “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”Gal. 6:2 “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

24 6. Be Prayerful Eph. 6:18Eph. 6:18 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints”“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints” Eph. 6:18Eph. 6:18 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints”“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints”

25 6. Be Prayerful 1 Th. 5:171 Th. 5:17 “Pray without ceasing” “Pray without ceasing” 1 Th. 5:171 Th. 5:17 “Pray without ceasing” “Pray without ceasing”

26ReferencesReferences Qualities of a Bible Class Teacher, by Mike RileyQualities of a Bible Class Teacher, by Mike Riley Bible Class Teachers, by David J. RiggsBible Class Teachers, by David J. Riggs Qualities of a Bible Class Teacher, by Mike RileyQualities of a Bible Class Teacher, by Mike Riley Bible Class Teachers, by David J. RiggsBible Class Teachers, by David J. Riggs