You will find an abundance of valuable information in the publications provided by “the faithful and discreet slave.” ( Matt. When preparing to explain a key text, ask yourself: ‘What does it mean? Why am I using it in my talk? What might those in the audience be asking themselves about this verse?’ You may need to analyze the context, the background, the setting, the force of the words, the intent of the inspired writer. 8:8, 12) You can do so by explanation, illustration, and application.Įxplanation. How can you stir the interest of your audience and help them to benefit more fully from God’s Word? ( Neh. After you read a scripture, keep your Bible open as you discuss the text. When introducing scriptures, show why they are being used. The success of your talk depends, not on the number of scriptures used, but on the quality of the teaching. If you concentrate on the scriptures cited in the printed outline, you will probably not need to use additional Scripture references. Select those that are best for your audience.
Not all of them need to be read or commented on during your delivery. Some texts may simply provide helpful background. Rather than simply explaining and applying statements made in the outline provided, discern how those statements are supported by the Scriptures, and then teach from the Scriptures.Īs you prepare your talk, examine each verse cited in the outline. The Scriptures should be the basis of your talk. Jesus Christ and his disciples built their teaching on the Scriptures. You will need to put some flesh on it, as it were, give it a heart and breathe life into it. It is not meant to serve as the notes from which you give your talk. The outline provided is a preparation tool. Once you understand the theme, the objective of the talk, and how the main points accomplish that purpose, then you are ready to begin developing the material.Īt first you may find it helpful to think of your discourse as four or five short talks, each with a main point. Consider how each section of the outline builds on the preceding one, leads into the next, and helps to accomplish the objective of the talk. Elements that support the subpoints are listed beneath these. How does each one tie in with the theme? Under each main point, a number of subpoints are listed. What is it that you are to teach your audience? What is your objective?īecome familiar with the main headings. Fix in mind the theme, which is the title of the discourse. Before you do any research, read the outline and meditate on it until you get the sense of it.
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