S1 Ep211: "How to make your lesson memorable": Tuesday Teaching Tip 211 - a podcast by Malcolm Cox
from 2020-08-11T17:46:37
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Class 8 of the series, “They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might” (Psalm 145:11)
Do you want your audience to remember what you spoke about?
Then make your message memorable
Introduction
Do you want your audience to remember what you spoke about?
Then make your message memorable
Introduction
- You have chosen your text
- You have explored it
- You have mined other resources
- You have found the point
- You have chosen a structure
- You have planned how to start your lesson
- You have planned how to end your lesson
- Tuesday Teaching Tip 11 - "Influential Illustrations"
- Tuesday Teaching Tips, Episode 134: "How to use your expertise to illustrate"
- Tuesday Teaching Tips, Episode 164: "What to do when illustrations aren't received as expected"
- Tuesday Teaching Tips, Episode 173: "Illustrate from Experience"
Jesus the master! Do a study of the gospels and write down all the ways he used illustrations.
1. Sources
- Your past - distant and recent
- Check your photos
- Check your diary
- The news
- Google - search bar
- Reading - physical, audible and kindle
- Keep a file
2. Types
- Words
- Pictures/Video
- Props
3. Appropriateness
- Who might feel left out?
- Offer a caveat if needed
Conclusion
Question: What illustrations do you find memorable and why?
Next time: How to make the most of congregational involvement
“One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.”
(Psalm 145:4 NIV11)
(Psalm 145:4 NIV11)
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