Preparing and Delivering
Powerful Messages

INTRODUCTION

This compact ebook clearly explains the art and science of Bible interpretation – including personal preparation, 12 concise principles, and a step-by-step worksheet to follow. A concrete easy-to-follow plan is given on how to prepare and outline Bible messages. Proven teaching principles are explained, along with how to make a syllabus and lesson plan for excellent results in a classroom. 

A section details how to deliver a potent and compelling presentation in any situation. Finally, a time tested strategy is presented on how to organize and conduct a successful group home Bible study for evangelism and discipleship. A selected bibliography points the reader to a rich mine of information.

Some sections are taken from the author’s book, Christian Foundations for the South Pacific.

CONTENTS

Part one: Bible study methods

Preparation for Bible study

Spiritual, Mental, Bible study tools

Twelve principles for Bible study

Study tips

OIA method of Bible study

Observation, Interpretation, Application

Scripture analysis format

Part two: How to plan and prepare a Bible message or lesson

Putting it together: the plan

Format & planning sheet 

The outline with example

Bible examples 

Running commentary

Expository sermon

Topical sermon

Part three: how to deliver powerful lessons in the classroom

Principles of teaching 

Teacher, subject, place, student, communication

Teaching, learning process, assimilation accommodation

Review, study

Sample course syllabus, and lesson plan

Part four: how to present a compelling and potent message

Principles of persuasion

Objections to persuasion

Reciprocation, commitment, social proof

Likeability, authority, scarcity

Basic thoughts on delivery

Prayer, expectations, Holy Spirit

Confidence, illustrations

Invitations

Fear

Emotion, Aristotle’s canons

Part five: how to organize and conduct a successful group Bible study

Forming a group, meeting place

Subject matter

A suggested format

The difficult person

When to disband 

Social events

Suggested readings

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