My template for preparing the lesson each week? Ha! It may be good, or it may be bad based on how you use it, but I thought it worthwhile to share it with you. Do you have such a system to help you prepare each week?
1. Concept slide—a picture or graphic projected while the class gathers and is meant to establish a key idea related to the lesson in the minds of class members. For example, last week I used a slide full of excuses typically used by people to avoid getting involved in a difficult or risky task.
2. Title Slide—for example, this week it’s What’s Worth Celebrating, Esther 8:1-10:3
3. Impact slide—a story, a video, or whatever that’s used to grab people’s interest
(optionally I follow this with a slide that makes the impact personal to members).
4. Key Bible Truths to be covered in the lesson—if a I have a picture on a slide, I like for it to tie to the concept slide (#1) in some way so that the opening idea is not lost. (Optionally, I follow this slide with a “pop quiz” relating specifically to the verses we cover.)
5. Who is the lesson for—usually I rephrase the material provided in the LifeWay Leader Guide, and add my own listener identities
6. An overview slide—if it’s the first lesson of a book, then this slide is an overview of the book. Otherwise, it’s a brief summary of what’s been covered up to this point.
7. Title from step 1, and verses—perhaps include a picture relating to the concept established in #1. I read the verses, then step thru key points, observations, and bible insight.
8. Application from step 1.
9. Repeat #7 and #8 for each step in the lesson.
10. Identify a key verse and put it on a slide. Say why it is key as it pertains to the lesson title. For example, last week I used Esther 4:16c as the key verse because in it Esther said, “I will go”, which I thought exemplified the triumph of her courage.
11. Apply bible truth—I rewrite the biblical truths for spiritual transformation provided in the LifeWay Adult Leader guide.
12. Closing slide—usually a call to action.
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In our class, we are not blessed with the technology you describe. We do have one electrical plug, and I thought about bringing in a TV/VCR and show the VeggieTales version of Esther. But, I'm sure my class of older women are glad it's not my month to teach!
Funny Ethel. You won't believe this, but I watched the Veggie Tales version of Esther last week! I told my class and they laughed, particularly about the part about the Island of Perpetual Tickling!
Don't worry about the technology part. I'm sure the Holy Spirit doesn't need it to do His work!
RW
Hi Todd,
Thanks for posting. Our class starts at 11:05 and ends at 12:05. People generally arrive on time since the main worship service immediately preceeds the class.
We have a large class that likes to visit before we get started, so while that takes place, we set up equipment and arrange the seating (the room is used by two prior middle school Bible study classes).
Our class has several on-going ministries that require announcement time in addition to the normal time devoted to welcoming visitors, and coordinating participation in up coming events.
Prayer requests are collected and although distributed by email, we do take time to pray for the requests before starting the lesson, which usually begins around 11:25 to 11:30. I prepare for 30 minutes of teaching time.
I hope this helps and may God encourage you tomorrow as you lead men and women in Bible study. It may be the only time they spend studying the Bible all week, so endeavor to make the most of the opportunity!
Appreciate you for posting,
Ronnie
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