1. A Guide to Chairing,
Exhorting and
Public Speaking

2. The purpose of a Seminar or Lecture is:
The Role of our Meetings
The purpose of a Seminar or Lecture is:
Teach the Gospel & First Principles of the Bible to interested friends and young people (1Cor 3:2; Heb 5:12)
Create a desire to learn God’s Word and Purpose by growing in understanding (2Peter 3:16)
A well conducted Seminar or Lecture will aid the audience in paying attention to the Speaker and his Subject. It will therefore aid in the process of learning

3. Preparing a Seminar or Lecture
Public Speaking in General
Careful thought should always be given to any talk presented.
Knowing your subject is the foundation of a good Exhortation, Bible Class or Lecture/Seminar
Map out what you want to say under various headings
Have a broad overview of what you want to present

4. Preparing a Seminar or Lecture
All talks should have 3 basic sections
Introduction
Exposition or argument (develop theme step by step)
Conclusion and Appeal

5. The Bible is the Word of God
2 Timothy 3: … from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
See also 2Pet 1:19-21; Heb 1:1-2
The Bible is a record of God’s revelation to man about Himself, His will and purpose, and what He requires of us
Keys to Understanding the Bible

6. The Glory of God is His Character
The Purpose of God
Numbers 14:21 But truly, as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD
God has a purpose with all the earth
He intends that one day it will be filled with His glory
His existence is a guarantee of achieving this
The Glory of God is His Character
Keys to Understanding the Bible

7. Preparing a Seminar or Lecture
Preparation is the Key to success
Select a subject/title a long time prior to presentation to ensure adequate preparation time
Preparation must be thorough – study your subject to have a full command
Use study aids – Concordances, Dictionaries, Maps, Works of the Truth
Meditation on that section of the Word
Prayer to our Heavenly Father for guidance & strength

8. Preparing a Seminar or Lecture
A clear theme & progressive reasoning must be given to the Lecture/Seminar
Make headings as an overview of what you intend to present in your allotted time
If part of a progressive theme with other lectures, be sure to make a link
Remember – Introduction, Exposition & Conclusion with an Appeal
Keep it simple – this is for the Interested friend or Young People (1Cor 3:2; Heb 5:12)
Show the value of searching God’s Word
Avoid quoting many Scriptures, but limit to those you intend to expound

9. Preparing a Seminar or Lecture
The use of a White Board to illustrate can be helpful to engage the audience attention, and to simplify what you are saying
The same applies to the Black Board – Cheaper to maintain
The Flip Chart – large sheets of paper are useful and can be referred back to or retained
The data projector is very useful – but requires also access to a computer

10. We are seeking Bereans!
Acts 17:(10),11 The Jews at Berea who heard Paul: These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.
Keys to Understanding the Bible