MODULE:
COURSE:
INTRODUCTION
The subject of this course is "Teaching Tactics". "Teaching" is the act of instructing another
person. Biblical teaching includes imparting knowledge and demonstrating how to apply that
knowledge to personal life and ministry. "Tactics" are methods used to achieve a goal, purpose,
or objective. In the military, the subject of "tactics" teaches soldiers how to use their weapons to
achieve an advantage over the enemy. The same is true in the spiritual world. If we apply God's
methods or "tactics", we can conquer spiritual enemies which include the world, the flesh and
Satan with all his powers.
In "Teaching Tactics" you will learn how to use a great spiritual weapon. That weapon is the
sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). You will learn tactics of
preaching and teaching God's Word for the purpose of defeating the enemy. This course uses
God's Word, the Holy Bible, as the revelation upon which all teaching is based. In Biblical
teaching the teacher, subject, and methods must all be in harmony with the Bible.
Teaching is not just the communicating of doctrine or information. Students must experience
God, not just learn information about Him. Teaching is the transmission [imparting] of both a
life and lifestyle. The life to be imparted to students is new life in Jesus Christ through new birth
spiritually (John 3). The lifestyle to be imparted is that of the Kingdom of God. Students must
be taught how to live as "citizens" in this Kingdom, learning both the privileges and
responsibilities of their position.
Sometimes, we have been content to borrow man-made educational systems instead of learning
and applying what God's Word reveals about teaching. This course focuses on Biblical message
and methods of teaching. You will learn and apply methods of the master teacher, Jesus Christ.
You will understand the functions of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in your
teaching.
Guidelines are given for analyzing the audience, stating objectives, planning the lesson, using
different teaching methods, and evaluating your teaching. The relationship between teaching and
preaching is examined and guidelines are given for preaching Biblical messages. You will also
learn how to train others to teach and how to adapt your teaching to illiterate people [those who
cannot read or write].
If you are taking Harvestime International Institute courses in their suggested order, this is the
second course of the Module entitled "Multiplying", a module which details how to multiply by
sharing with others the spiritual truths you have learned. Other courses in the Module include
"Biblical World View", "Multiplication Methodologies", and "Power Principles".
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, COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Explain the difference between the position of a teacher, the gift of teaching, and the
command to all believers to teach.
Summarize the mission and methods of the master teacher, Jesus Christ.
Explain the functions of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in teaching.
Use Biblical methods of teaching.
Explain the mission of the teacher.
List Biblical qualifications for teachers.
Analyze the audience.
State instructional objectives.
Teach a Bible lesson.
Explain the relationship between teaching and preaching.
Preach a Bible message.
Develop and use audio-visual aids.
Evaluate your teaching and preaching.
Train others to teach.
Select and/or develop Biblical curriculum.
Adapt your teaching to those who are illiterate.
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, CHAPTER ONE
AN INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
Identify a New Testament reference that commissions believers to teach.
Define the words "teach", "teacher", and "teaching".
Explain why we need teachers.
Explain the difference between the leadership position of teacher and the speaking gift of
teaching.
Identify who is to be taught.
Identify two main objectives of teaching.
List Biblical warnings given to teachers.
KEY VERSES:
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and,
lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
INTRODUCTION
Have you ever explained to another person something they did not know? Perhaps you showed
them how to do a certain task? If so, you have already experienced teaching.
You may be asking yourself, "Why should I study this lesson? Why should I take a course on
`teaching tactics'?" In this chapter you will learn why each believer must know how to teach.
You will learn what it means to teach, the main objectives of teaching, why teachers are needed,
and who is to be taught.
You will learn the difference between the leadership position of a teacher, the gift of teaching,
and the general command to all believers to teach. You will also learn the serious responsibility
of teaching as you study special Biblical warnings.
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, THE COMMISSION TO TEACH
From the beginning of Biblical history, God commanded His people to teach His Word:
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of
them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way,
and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)
The teaching of God's Word was the responsibility of every believer in Old Testament times.
After His death and resurrection and before returning to Heaven, Jesus Christ gave His followers
some important instructions:
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and,
lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
Each follower of Jesus was to teach "all nations". They were to lead people to repentance and
baptism in Christ and then continue to instruct them in "all things" Jesus had taught.
All those who serve the Lord are to be "apt" or "able" to teach others:
And the servant of the Lord must be...apt to teach...(II Timothy 2:24)
All mature believers should be involved in teaching others. Paul corrected some believers
because they were spiritually immature and could not teach:
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach
you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become
such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. (Hebrews 5:12)
These believers had not grown spiritually so they could teach others. They were still in need of
basic teaching [the milk of the Word] themselves. Every believer is to teach. This is why the
subject of teaching is of concern to all Christians.
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COURSE:
INTRODUCTION
The subject of this course is "Teaching Tactics". "Teaching" is the act of instructing another
person. Biblical teaching includes imparting knowledge and demonstrating how to apply that
knowledge to personal life and ministry. "Tactics" are methods used to achieve a goal, purpose,
or objective. In the military, the subject of "tactics" teaches soldiers how to use their weapons to
achieve an advantage over the enemy. The same is true in the spiritual world. If we apply God's
methods or "tactics", we can conquer spiritual enemies which include the world, the flesh and
Satan with all his powers.
In "Teaching Tactics" you will learn how to use a great spiritual weapon. That weapon is the
sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). You will learn tactics of
preaching and teaching God's Word for the purpose of defeating the enemy. This course uses
God's Word, the Holy Bible, as the revelation upon which all teaching is based. In Biblical
teaching the teacher, subject, and methods must all be in harmony with the Bible.
Teaching is not just the communicating of doctrine or information. Students must experience
God, not just learn information about Him. Teaching is the transmission [imparting] of both a
life and lifestyle. The life to be imparted to students is new life in Jesus Christ through new birth
spiritually (John 3). The lifestyle to be imparted is that of the Kingdom of God. Students must
be taught how to live as "citizens" in this Kingdom, learning both the privileges and
responsibilities of their position.
Sometimes, we have been content to borrow man-made educational systems instead of learning
and applying what God's Word reveals about teaching. This course focuses on Biblical message
and methods of teaching. You will learn and apply methods of the master teacher, Jesus Christ.
You will understand the functions of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in your
teaching.
Guidelines are given for analyzing the audience, stating objectives, planning the lesson, using
different teaching methods, and evaluating your teaching. The relationship between teaching and
preaching is examined and guidelines are given for preaching Biblical messages. You will also
learn how to train others to teach and how to adapt your teaching to illiterate people [those who
cannot read or write].
If you are taking Harvestime International Institute courses in their suggested order, this is the
second course of the Module entitled "Multiplying", a module which details how to multiply by
sharing with others the spiritual truths you have learned. Other courses in the Module include
"Biblical World View", "Multiplication Methodologies", and "Power Principles".
5
, COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Explain the difference between the position of a teacher, the gift of teaching, and the
command to all believers to teach.
Summarize the mission and methods of the master teacher, Jesus Christ.
Explain the functions of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in teaching.
Use Biblical methods of teaching.
Explain the mission of the teacher.
List Biblical qualifications for teachers.
Analyze the audience.
State instructional objectives.
Teach a Bible lesson.
Explain the relationship between teaching and preaching.
Preach a Bible message.
Develop and use audio-visual aids.
Evaluate your teaching and preaching.
Train others to teach.
Select and/or develop Biblical curriculum.
Adapt your teaching to those who are illiterate.
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, CHAPTER ONE
AN INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
Identify a New Testament reference that commissions believers to teach.
Define the words "teach", "teacher", and "teaching".
Explain why we need teachers.
Explain the difference between the leadership position of teacher and the speaking gift of
teaching.
Identify who is to be taught.
Identify two main objectives of teaching.
List Biblical warnings given to teachers.
KEY VERSES:
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and,
lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
INTRODUCTION
Have you ever explained to another person something they did not know? Perhaps you showed
them how to do a certain task? If so, you have already experienced teaching.
You may be asking yourself, "Why should I study this lesson? Why should I take a course on
`teaching tactics'?" In this chapter you will learn why each believer must know how to teach.
You will learn what it means to teach, the main objectives of teaching, why teachers are needed,
and who is to be taught.
You will learn the difference between the leadership position of a teacher, the gift of teaching,
and the general command to all believers to teach. You will also learn the serious responsibility
of teaching as you study special Biblical warnings.
7
, THE COMMISSION TO TEACH
From the beginning of Biblical history, God commanded His people to teach His Word:
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of
them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way,
and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)
The teaching of God's Word was the responsibility of every believer in Old Testament times.
After His death and resurrection and before returning to Heaven, Jesus Christ gave His followers
some important instructions:
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and,
lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
Each follower of Jesus was to teach "all nations". They were to lead people to repentance and
baptism in Christ and then continue to instruct them in "all things" Jesus had taught.
All those who serve the Lord are to be "apt" or "able" to teach others:
And the servant of the Lord must be...apt to teach...(II Timothy 2:24)
All mature believers should be involved in teaching others. Paul corrected some believers
because they were spiritually immature and could not teach:
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach
you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become
such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. (Hebrews 5:12)
These believers had not grown spiritually so they could teach others. They were still in need of
basic teaching [the milk of the Word] themselves. Every believer is to teach. This is why the
subject of teaching is of concern to all Christians.
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