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Bible Workers Training Bible Studies. Presented by Elder Myrtle Pickett, MS Trainer. Bible Studies. How to Conduct Successful Bible Studies A simple Method of Giving Bible Studies How to note and avoid common mistakes The Art of Giving Bible Studies Helpful hints.
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Bible Workers TrainingBible Studies Presented by Elder Myrtle Pickett, MS Trainer
Bible Studies • How to Conduct Successful Bible Studies • A simple Method of Giving Bible Studies • How to note and avoid common mistakes • The Art of Giving Bible Studies • Helpful hints
Helpful Suggestions for Various • Don’t pose as an Authority • Don’t let study get too complicated or involved • What to do if the student has a wrong answer • Questions you cannot answer • Study the lesson in the order given • Don’t get side-tracked • Give honest compliments • Never preach or morlize • Take a friend with you • Invite your student to church
Helpful Suggestions cont’d • Invite to church • Keep Pastor updated with progress • What if student does not complete the lessons • Christ said “Without me ye can do nothing” • Never think of failure • Reward of Service
Giving Bible Studies • Art of Giving Bible studies Where to begin Types of Studies Getting the appointment for a Bible Study Presenting the Study Subject Matter for Bible Studies
Giving Bible Study • Rules for Bible Study p 68 • Helpful hints p 69 • How to note and avoid common mistakes p70
Getting Started….. Attend Training Sessions Decide on Lessons Pray for Guidance Where to Obtain Bible Study Candidates Type of System Used We don't change the message; the message changes us.
Types of Studies • Decide on Lessons Prepare your own lessons Seven Steps to Salvation Amazing Facts Discover Lessons Focus on Prophecy Heritage Word Storacles Real Truth Daniel and Revelation
Types of System • Drop off • Correspondence • In home study • Internet
Conducting the Study Do’s and Don’ts Common Mistakes Helpful Suggestions for Various Situations We don't change the message; the message changes us.
Class Work Presentation to be critiqued by colleagues. • Prepare a Bible Study on the following topics: • How to be Saved - to someone who has never heard of Salvation • Second coming of Christ • Where is my loved on who died? The State of the Dead • Healthful Living • Baptism • How do know which day is the Sabbath?
…And Overcoming Objections P 99-100 We don't change the message; the message changes us.
What did you learn? • Importance of Bible Studies –Key points • Your presentation and approach • Your initial contact with a prospect deciding on the study method • Making appointments and keeping them • Working with the Evangelist • Follow up of interests during and after the meetings • Preparation for Baptism and followup • Integration into fellowship and church ministries • Spiritual Guardians