Teaching Tactics

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Course Description:

This course examines the methods Jesus used to teach and preach the Gospel. Students are taught how to prepare and present lessons and how to teach and preach the Gospel.

Course Objectives:

  • 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.

Course Requirements:

  • Complete the Study Guide reading for each lesson.
  • Complete the Self-Test questions for each lesson. You do not need to send us your answers. Please remember that as students preparing for ministry, your calling is not just about gaining knowledge—it’s about developing the character that reflects Christ in all aspects of life. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to walk in integrity is by honestly and faithfully answering every self-test question in your coursework.
  • As you complete each chapter you need to go to the Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and consist of at least fifty (50) words. Ensure that you start your comment with the course name and lesson number. You also need to post comments on two other students’ recent course comments.
  • Complete the Lesson Assignments. Your answers are reviewed so please write well thought out answers..
  • After you have completed all of the Lessons, you will need to complete the Final Examination, the Final Paper and the Final Assignment.

Click on the link below for the Teaching Tactics Study Guide:

Teaching Tactics Course Guide

All of the ideas and principles conveyed by the instructor in this course are not necessarily held by the Online Bible Institute Network.

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Course Content

Lesson 1
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)

  • Chapter 1

Lesson 2
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Explain the functions of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in teaching. Identify Jesus Christ as the greatest teacher, the example for all to follow. Identify personality qualities that should be evident in the life of a teacher. Explain the mission of Jesus as a teacher come from God. Summarize where, when, and who Jesus taught. Give a Biblical reference which confirms we are sent by Jesus as He was sent by God. Identify your mission as a teacher come from God. KEY VERSE: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto Him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with Him. (John 3:2)

Lesson 3
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Summarize the basic message taught by Jesus Christ. Give a Biblical reference which summarizes basic elements of the Gospel message. Recognize that believers are to teach the same message Jesus taught. Recognize that teaching and preaching should be accompanied with the demonstration of God's power. Identify the Bible as the basis for instruction on the Kingdom of God. KEY VERSES: And as ye go, preach, saying, The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. (Matthew 10:7-8)

Lesson 4
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Continue studying the message taught by Jesus. Use this lesson to share the teachings of Jesus Christ with others. KEY VERSE: This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. (I John 1:5)

Lesson 5
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to explain how Jesus used the following teaching methods: Miracles Authority Love And Compassion Association And Imitation Response Delegation Environment Visual Demonstration The Principle Of Gradual Learning Grouping Of Students KEY VERSE: And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. (Matthew 9:35)

Lesson 6
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Briefly summarize how Jesus used the following teaching methods: Known To Unknown General To Specific Object Lessons Questions And Answers Parables Case Histories Use Of Scripture Contrasts Problems Occasions KEY VERSE: And when He was come into His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? (Matthew 13:54)

Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define "teaching aids". Explain what audio-visual aids are. Explain the importance of audio-visual aids. Create audio-visual aids. Evaluate teaching aids. KEY VERSES: And He took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when He had taken him in His arms, He said unto them. Whosoever shall receive one of such children in My name, receiveth Me: and whosoever shall receive Me, receiveth not Me, but Him that sent Me. (Mark 9:36-37)

Lesson 8
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define "audience analysis". Explain the importance of audience analysis. Summarize steps for audience analysis. Summarize characteristics of various age groups. KEY VERSES: But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because He knew all men. And needed not that any should testify of man: for He knew what was in man. (John 2:24-25)

Lesson 9
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define the word "objective". Explain the importance of objectives in teaching. Write objectives. Use a checklist to evaluate objectives. Explain the difference between general and specific objectives. Identify the final goal of Biblical teaching. KEY VERSE: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom: that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. (Colossians 1:28)

Lesson 10
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Identify factors common to every teaching situation. Identify parts of a basic teaching plan. Summarize steps for planning a lesson. Plan a lesson. KEY VERSE: A wise teacher makes learning a joy. (Proverbs 15:2, TLB)

Lesson 11
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define "evaluation". Explain why it is important to evaluate teaching. List four methods of evaluating Biblical teaching. Identify reasons for problems in the teacher/learner situation. Recognize problems as opportunities instead of obstacles. KEY VERSE: That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ. (Philippians 1:10)

Lesson 12
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define "Biblical curriculum". Explain the value of Biblical curriculum. Select appropriate curriculum. Develop your own Biblical curriculum. KEY VERSES: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (II Timothy 3:16-17)

Lesson 13
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Identify illiterate students. Summarize guidelines for teaching illiterate students. KEY VERSE: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)

Lesson 14
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Identify two basic needs for teacher training. Summarize steps for planning a teacher training program. Explain how to recruit students for a teacher training program. Summarize guidelines for conducting teacher training sessions. Summarize guidelines for placing trained teachers in the church. List ways a teacher may be evaluated. KEY VERSE: For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. (John 17:8)

Lesson 15
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Define preaching. Identify subjects upon which Biblical preaching should focus. Explain the importance of demonstrating God's power when preaching the Word. Identify six Biblical warnings regarding preaching. KEY VERSES: How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? (Romans 10:14-15a)

Lesson 16
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Summarize basic steps for planning a sermon. Define topical preaching. Define textual preaching. Define expository preaching. Plan a sermon to preach. KEY VERSE: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. (II Timothy 4:2)

Final Exam, Final Paper, and Final Assignment

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