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Growing To Maturity

Explore the transformative journey of Bible study to understand and embody God's image, focusing on Ephesians 4:11-16. Learn about the long-term goals and obstacles that hinder effective growth in Bible classes. Discover how to equip saints for ministry, attain unity of faith, and measure maturity by Christ's stature while overcoming challenges like low attendance, poor participation, and inadequate preparation.

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Growing To Maturity

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  1. Growing To Maturity

  2. The Role Of Bible Classes Growing To Maturity

  3. Goals Of Bible Study

  4. Goals Of Bible Study • To know God better

  5. Goals Of Bible Study • To know God better • To motivate students to enjoy studying the Bible

  6. Goals Of Bible Study • To know God better • To motivate students to enjoy studying the Bible • To transform lives into God’s image

  7. Ephesians 4:11-16 (NRSV) 11 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. 14 We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. 15 But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.

  8. Ephesians 4:11-16

  9. Ephesians 4:11-16 • The purpose of teaching: equipping saints for the work of ministry (service) – this is how growth is achieved

  10. Ephesians 4:11-16 • The purpose of teaching: equipping saints for the work of ministry (service) – this is how growth is achieved • Long-term goals:

  11. Ephesians 4:11-16 • The purpose of teaching: equipping saints for the work of ministry (service) – this is how growth is achieved • Long-term goals: • All attain to unity of faith & knowledge

  12. Ephesians 4:11-16 • The purpose of teaching: equipping saints for the work of ministry (service) – this is how growth is achieved • Long-term goals: • All attain to unity of faith & knowledge • Maturity measured by Christ’s stature

  13. Ephesians 4:11-16 • The purpose of teaching: equipping saints for the work of ministry (service) – this is how growth is achieved • Long-term goals: • All attain to unity of faith & knowledge • Maturity measured by Christ’s stature • Marks of maturity:

  14. Ephesians 4:11-16 • The purpose of teaching: equipping saints for the work of ministry (service) – this is how growth is achieved • Long-term goals: • All attain to unity of faith & knowledge • Maturity measured by Christ’s stature • Marks of maturity: • No longer children tossed by waves/winds

  15. Ephesians 4:11-16 • The purpose of teaching: equipping saints for the work of ministry (service) – this is how growth is achieved • Long-term goals: • All attain to unity of faith & knowledge • Maturity measured by Christ’s stature • Marks of maturity: • No longer children tossed by waves/winds • Speaking the truth in love

  16. Ephesians 4:11-16 • The purpose of teaching: equipping saints for the work of ministry (service) – this is how growth is achieved • Long-term goals: • All attain to unity of faith & knowledge • Maturity measured by Christ’s stature • Marks of maturity: • No longer children tossed by waves/winds • Speaking the truth in love • Knit together by every ligament

  17. Obstacles To Proper Growth

  18. Obstacles To Proper Growth • Low attendance

  19. Obstacles To Proper Growth • Low attendance • Tendency for class to be treated as separate & less important

  20. Obstacles To Proper Growth • Low attendance • Tendency for class to be treated as separate & less important • Poor participation

  21. Obstacles To Proper Growth • Low attendance • Tendency for class to be treated as separate & less important • Poor participation • Inadequate preparation

  22. Obstacles To Proper Growth • Low attendance • Tendency for class to be treated as separate & less important • Poor participation • Inadequate preparation • Only a few people speak

  23. Obstacles To Effective Bible Study • Class format & material

  24. Obstacles To Effective Bible Study • Class format & material • 100% lecture

  25. Obstacles To Effective Bible Study • Class format & material • 100% lecture • Discussion that doesn’t examine the text

  26. Obstacles To Effective Bible Study • Class format & material • 100% lecture • Discussion that doesn’t examine the text • Dependence on cross-references, external study aids, and commentaries

  27. Obstacles To Effective Bible Study • Class format & material • 100% lecture • Discussion that doesn’t examine the text • Dependence on cross-references, external study aids, and commentaries • “Creed rehearsal”

  28. Obstacles To Effective Bible Study • Class format & material • 100% lecture • Discussion that doesn’t examine the text • Dependence on cross-references, external study aids, and commentaries • “Creed rehearsal” • Discussion without self-examination

  29. Obstacles To Effective Bible Study • Class format & material • 100% lecture • Discussion that doesn’t examine the text • Dependence on cross-references, external study aids, and commentaries • “Creed rehearsal” • Discussion without self-examination • Focusing on topical studies or “issues” that cause us to miss the message of the text

  30. Obstacles To Effective Bible Study • Class format & material • 100% lecture • Discussion that doesn’t examine the text • Dependence on cross-references, external study aids, and commentaries • “Creed rehearsal” • Discussion without self-examination • Focusing on topical studies or “issues” that cause us to miss the message of the text • Using language unfamiliar to new students

  31. Methods For Proper Bible Study

  32. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Start with an overview of the book/letter

  33. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Start with an overview of the book/letter • Survey chart – “birds-eye view”

  34. Our Riches In Christ Our Walk In Christ We In Christ Christ In Us EPHESIANS: Put Off, Put On Blessings Salvation Strength Unity Submit Be Strong 1:1 2:1 3:1 3:2 3:14 4:1 4:17 5:21 6:10 Key Words/Phrases: Key Verses:

  35. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Start with an overview of the book/letter • Survey chart – “birds-eye view” • Author • Recipient(s) • Approximate date • Background • Occasion – reason for writing • Repeated words & phrases • Textual progression – how does the text fit together?

  36. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Textual worksheet

  37. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Textual worksheet • Observation (what do you see?) • Interpretation (what does it mean?) • Application (how does is apply to me?) • Communication (how can I share what I have learned?)

  38. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Textual worksheet • Observation (what do you see?) • Interpretation (what does it mean?) • Application (how does is apply to me?) • Communication (how can I share what I have learned?) • What is the main point of the text?

  39. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Advantages of self-discovery and textual worksheets

  40. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Advantages of self-discovery and textual worksheets • Keeps information in its proper context

  41. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Advantages of self-discovery and textual worksheets • Keeps information in its proper context • Promotes independent Bible study instead of relying on others (teachers, commentaries, etc.)

  42. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Advantages of self-discovery and textual worksheets • Keeps information in its proper context • Promotes independent Bible study instead of relying on others (teachers, commentaries, etc.) • Provides room to record observations

  43. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Advantages of self-discovery and textual worksheets • Keeps information in its proper context • Promotes independent Bible study instead of relying on others (teachers, commentaries, etc.) • Provides room to record observations • Everyone can participate

  44. Methods For Proper Bible Study • Advantages of self-discovery and textual worksheets • Keeps information in its proper context • Promotes independent Bible study instead of relying on others (teachers, commentaries, etc.) • Provides room to record observations • Everyone can participate • Facilitates learning & explaining the text

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