No, that doesn’t mean you should not teach a Bible study if you have not memorized every “go-to” scripture, but you should know what the bible says in order to answer the standard challenge questions related to the Holy Ghost, baptism in Jesus name, Oneness, etc. This is not to discount the importance of preparation! We should be able to articulate what it is that we believe, and answer doctrine related questions confidently. I have found that people who are truly interested in knowing more about God and His Word are excited to discover things with you and grow alongside you as you study together. If you do not know the answer to something that you are asked, it is ok to say you will study it a bit more yourself and then get back to them. You will not always have the answers and the same study can go a million different ways depending on the people studying it, and that’s ok. Leave room for questions and conversations that build your relationship with the person you are teaching as well as their relationship with God. Do not feel pressured to complete each one in one hour. This is true with most home bible studies. As I read through the first lesson, it became apparent that these lessons were not meant to be memorized and “preached,” but to be studied and discussed at a pace determined by the participants. I told Him my concerns and humbled myself as His vessel. I simply asked God to use me, and to speak through me. I began where everyone should, in prayer. I was ready to watch those videos and memorize the study one lesson at a time, thinking that I needed to know every detail of them so that I could basically preach. I spoke to a couple of my church leaders and was sent a PDF of “Exploring God’s Word” as well as a DVD set of Bishop David Bernard teaching the 13-part study. The young woman that had asked for the study was hungry for God and desired to draw closer to Him, and I didn’t want to deter her from that. I truly felt that there had to be a better person for the task, and that I would surely mess up in some way. When I taught my first Bible study, I believed that I was unqualified to do so. Sure, it requires a bit of boldness and obedience to follow the will of the Lord, and offer or agree to teach a Bible study to someone seeking more of God, but there are so many resources available at little or no cost, and you do not need to be a biblical scholar to utilize them. Teaching a Bible study does not have to be a daunting endeavor. Teaching a Bible Study: A Beginner’s Guide
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