Bible teaching and preaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is it not typical to make a point—then back it up with Bible verses ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone is so accustomed to this pattern, that we expect the learned leader to state doctrinal teaching, first, and share Scripture that agrees with with it, second.
Start observing now, and consider why this is so, and if it is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consciously or unconsciously, knowingly or unknowingly, this is built on the premise that the teacher\/preacher is more educated to tell the listeners what to believe, and the Bible proves it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is subtle, but universal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a simple, higher plane for relating the Bible to teaching and doctrine.
It is not difficult, but calls for putting the Bible first, literally, always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just read the Bible first !<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let the listeners see how you arrived at your beliefs\/teachings from Scripture, not from others, no matter how revered they may be.
Take them slowly to verses that they can read in their own Bible, right then, and develop understanding at their own pace, not suddenly just because you said so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Encourage your listeners to “search the Scriptures daily, to see if those things are true” that you tell them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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