Reflections on the Bible Teaching Conference
On January 31, we hosted more lay leaders, Bible study teachers, small group leaders, and pastors on campus than we’ve ever had at the annual Bible Teaching Conference. In fact, it was the largest conference we’ve hosted on campus since relocating to Southern California a decade ago. It was a blessing for those of us […]
Using Bible Study Tools: James 1:5-8
Studying the Bible can be difficult, especially when you encounter passages that don’t seem to square with other teachings from the Bible. Not long ago, I was preparing to teach on James 1:6-7. These verses state that “the one who doubts . . . ought not to expect anything from the Lord” (NASB). Does this […]
Teaching Within the Context of the Unknown
An effective way to approach Bible study is to teach within the context of the unknown. This may seem like a strange statement, but it can be a simple approach. A number of years ago, notable child development theorist, Jean Piaget, explained a learning theory he called, “cognitive disequilibrium.” Cognitive disequilibrium is a state of […]