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Respect Your Students
Regardless of their “station in life,” students come to class with concerns and needs. Responses you see from a student are often reactions to situations of which you are unaware. As a teacher of adults, your relationship with the students in the class is key to the success of the lesson you come prepared to teach. By showing respect to students, you create an environment that is winsome and conducive to learning. Although time with the class may be in short segments, showing genuine concern and respect for everyone who comes to class is one way to demonstrate Christ’s love. Remember that each one is created in God’s image, and Jesus died for them. Showing Christ’s love in tangible ways to your students is a huge first step toward their success as a learner and your success as a teacher.
The Value of God’s Word
How Can I Know God's Will?
Focus Text: Psalm 37:3-7; Proverbs 3:1-8
Central Truth God’s direction for life is accessible to the searching heart.
Objective By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several ways they can determine God’s will.
Lesson Outline:
- Trust in the Lord (Psalm 37:3-7)
- Obey God's Law (Proverbs 3:1-4)
- Commit Your Ways (Proverbs 3:5-8)
Dealing with Tension
How should a teacher deal with tension in class? If the teacher encourages spirited discussion, there is the possibility for tension. If the tension is created because of differences of opinion, the teacher will want to facilitate respect for the opinions expressed. If the tension is created because a student is propounding a concept that is counter to the Scripture, the teacher should turn the attention of the class to what the Bible says about the topic. If the teacher or no one in the class is familiar with a biblical response to the discussion, the teacher can postpone continuation of the discussion with the promise to research biblical evidence regarding the topic. The class can also be invited to research the topic, and discussion can continue at the next class period. It is incumbent on the teacher to remain respectful but to provide a scriptural perspective in these situations.
Quickened by the Spirit
Can I Be Certain About My Salvation?
Focus Text: John 3:3-16; 1 John 5:11-13
Central Truth: The Holy Spirit convicts of sin and leads man to repentance and a spiritual new birth.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify some traits of one who knows God.
Lesson Outline:
- Born of the Spirit (John 3:3-8)
- The Gift of God's Son (John 3:9-16)
- The Assurance of Eternal Life (1 John 5:11-13)