BTCL Field Notes #1Teaching like Jesus

Since 2007, using the BTCP curriculum, Berhanu Youseph has overseen training of over 1,500 pastors and leaders“When I was introduced to BTCP I was not that impressed, but I accepted it by saying to myself, ‘let me try it.’ I start-ed with 150 preachers in seven centers with an aide. When I would return from class each evening, I was amazed thinking of how God led and used our brother Dennis Mock to sys-tematically arrange the books in a very clear way that can be understood by anyone who is interested in knowing the Word of God.I would summarize by saying that BTCP is:

• Excellent in its systematic presentation• Excellent in taking doctrinal stands without compromise• Excellent in shaping a student’s personal life and ministry”

For more of Berhanu’s story: BibleTraining.com/Berhanu

If you made a donation to BTCP in the past few months, YOU ARE A PART OF STORIES LIKE THIS. THANK YOU

for helping us equip pastors and church leaders world wide!

BibleTraining.com/DonateBibleTraining.com/Donate

New BTCL classes and Electives are planned for this fall!

We are currently making plans for new BTCL classes in several Metro- Atlanta locations in Fall 2016. We’d also like to announce the return ofBTCL Electives! Our first course will be Communicating Biblical Messages, taught by BTCP founder and curriculum author, Dennis Mock.

If you or someone you know is interested in receiving biblical training, please email matt@btcp.com or visit:

BibleTraining.com/events

Resources available from BTCP

While BTCP manuals are only provided to students and teachers for use in BTCP/BTCL classes, we have several resources that anyone can use for personal devotions or for use as a small group curriculum.

Our $10 Bible Book Studies guide you toward a more thorough understanding of these key books:

• Genesis• Luke• Acts• Romans • Revelation

To purchase, go to:BibleTraining.com/curriculum/bbsa-manuals

Would you like to teach like Jesus?

Wouldn’t we all! Jesus taught in a way that attracted crowds. They were drawn to Him because of who He is and because He taught the truth with inherent authority. (Mark 1:22) He simply communicated truth from its source, in fact, “as” its source. He cut out all the errant teaching and tradition that had been added to God’s Word and taught it as it was originally intended.

While we are not the Living Word of God, we can teach using the written Word of God, properly understood and delivered. In so doing we are teaching with authority. We must be cautious, however, that we never begin to think that we are the authority. It is neither our insight nor unique perspective that provides the authority. We, like Paul, must preach nothing but “Christ crucified” by the power of God and not by our own persuasive words. (1 Corinthians 2:1-4) Teach from the source, The Word, not from an endless line of human interpretations that have been handed down over generations. Get back to the Bible, teach it accurately and according to its original meaning, and you will be teaching with authority as Jesus intended. In so doing you can truly make disciples and “teach them to obey everything that He has commanded”.

Jesus taught all the time:Jesus taught continually throughout His earthly ministry.

“Every day He [Jesus] was teaching them in the temple.” - Lk. 19:47

Jesus taught up to His final days on Earth (Mt. 21:28-23:39) and even spent his last night of freedom delivering one of His lon-gest, most personal lectures, known as “The Upper Room Discourse” (Jn. 13-17).Jesus taught after the resurrection.

-Road to Emmaus (Lk. 24:25-27)-To the Apostles (Lk. 24:44-49)

Jesus taught right up until His ascension.“I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and teach until the day He was taken up.” -Ac. 1:1-2a

Following Christ’s example, the early church emphasized teaching.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching.” -Ac. 2:42

Jesus taught everywhere:-along the way (Lk. 24:13-16, 27)-from village to village (Mk. 6:6)-common, secular places (Mk. 4:1; Lk. 5:1-3)-religious locations (Lk. 6:6, 19:47)-while eating (Jn. 14:15-18)-in hostile environments (Jn. 8:48-51)

Jesus taught all kinds of people:-Rich and poor (Lk. 6:20-21, 19:1-10)-Jews, Samaritans and Gentiles (Lk. 13:10; Jn. 4: 7-26; Mt. 8:5-13)

-Men and women (Lk. 13:10-17)-Adults and children (Mt. 18:1-5, 19:13-15)

-“Righteous” and unrighteous (Lk. 7:36-50)

Most of Jesus’ teaching time was focused on those who would later teach more disciples:Devotion, obedience and multiplication are at the heart of discipleship. Lots of people listened to Jesus, but not everyone was a genuine disciple (Mt. 7:21-23). Jesus’ final command was not simply to evangelize, but to make disciples everywhere (Mt. 28:18-20).

Now that we’ve observed the “when, where and who” of Jesus’ teaching ministry, let us consider how we can imitate Jesus’ method of teaching.

Teach with authority: Though Christ is in very nature God, He taught with authority from Scripture, by the Power of the Holy Spirit!

-Enabled by the Holy Spirit (Lk. 4:14, 36)-Using Scripture (Mt. 22:29; Lk. 4:21, 24:32; Jn. 7:38, 10:35)

Teach by example, with credibility: Jesus’ righteousness reinforced His teaching on righteousness. Jesus could command followers to be perfect as God is perfect because He met that very standard Himself (Mt. 5:48; Heb. 4:15).Living out the Truth in practice is one of the best ways to teach, for what we do may speak louder than what we say. (Mt. 23:1-4)

 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. -Jn.13:15 *Jesus never taught His disciples to do

what He was not willing to do Himself.*

Ask a lot of questions: One of Jesus’ favorite methods of teaching was to ask a question or answer a question with another question. In fact, the essential question that every human being must an-swer comes directly from Jesus’ lips:

“But what about you?” He asked. “Who do you say I am?”-Mt. 16:15

As you teach, consider using questions to:-stimulate interest (Mt. 12:48)-challenge with an obvious fact (Mat. 7:16)-provoke careful thought (Lk. 5:23)-invoke personal concern (Mt. 16:26)-confront error (Mk. 3:4)-suggest application (Lk. 10:36)-have someone to evaluate their own sin without accusing them (Lk. 6:46)

*Questions aid learning because we remem-ber more of what we say than what we hear.*

Tie the teaching with something the audience already understands: Through parables, metaphors and illustrations, Jesus frequently used topics of everyday, common life to address a problem or answer a question which His audience was facing. Some illustrations Jesus used are:

-a foolish rich man (Lk. 12:13-21)-things that are lost and found (Lk. 15)-birds and flowers (Mat. 6:25-34)-burial sites (Mt. 23:27-28; Lk. 11:44)-water sources (Rev. 3:15-16)

Don’t compromise the Truth in order to spare someone’s feelings:Moments after Peter made his great confession (Mt. 16:16-20), Jesus rebuked him sharply (Mt. 16:21-23). Clearly, Jesus did not pull punches with disciples, yet with outsiders, he was direct and caring. (Jn. 4:7-26, 8:1-11)

Don’t compromise the Truth t0 preserve your own safety or status:Jesus’ first sermon began with great approval, yet ended with the audience trying to kill Him! (Lk. 4:16-30) Jesus never let personal risk get in the way of speaking the truth. (Mt. 23; Jn. 6:25-71) Later, Jesus became very unpopular with the religious leaders of the day because the Truth He taught exposed their false teaching and hypocrisy and threatened their religious system. (Lk. 11:45, 53; Jn. 11:48, 57)

*Teach the Truth regardless of whether it is received or is rejected.*

Questions for Discussion & Reflection:• What is a strange opportunity you’ve had to teach biblical Truth? Are there any opportunities you’ve overlooked this

week? Is it possible to make opportunities to teach Truth?• Who is one of the best disciple makers you know? In what ways would you like to be more like him or her?• Which do you feel is more important, quoting Scripture or living a life that is consistent with what you are teaching?• Read Luke 6 and observe all the questions Jesus asked. How would Jesus’ teaching change if He only stated facts

instead of asking questions? How might your own teaching change by replacing a statement with a question?

Download the digital version at BibleTraining.com/FieldNotes1 To support us: BibleTraining.com/Donate

We hope this resource will be useful for your personal growth and small group discussion. Portions of this lesson come from BTCP Manual #8. Feel free to duplicate and/or redistribute.

Jesus is our master teacher, setting the example in quality, quantity and conduct.

Teacher (“Rabbi”) was the term most often used of Jesus (Mt. 23:10; Jn. 13:13). During His earthly ministry, He taught scriptural Truth by word and by deed. He taught with authority, credibility, and creativity. In the Gospels, we see clearly that Jesus came to Earth not only to save us from sin, but to show and tell us what God is like! (Jn. 1:18, 14:9, 18:37)

We would be wise to take note of Jesus’ methods and imitate Him whenever possible.

Jesus taught all the time:Jesus taught continually throughout His earthly ministry.

“Every day He [Jesus] was teaching them in the temple.” - Lk. 19:47

Jesus taught up to His final days on Earth (Mt. 21:28-23:39) and even spent his last night of freedom delivering one of His lon-gest, most personal lectures, known as “The Upper Room Discourse” (Jn. 13-17).Jesus taught after the resurrection.

-Road to Emmaus (Lk. 24:25-27)-To the Apostles (Lk. 24:44-49)

Jesus taught right up until His ascension.“I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and teach until the day He was taken up.” -Ac. 1:1-2a

Following Christ’s example, the early church emphasized teaching.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching.” -Ac. 2:42

Jesus taught everywhere:-along the way (Lk. 24:13-16, 27)-from village to village (Mk. 6:6)-common, secular places (Mk. 4:1; Lk. 5:1-3)-religious locations (Lk. 6:6, 19:47)-while eating (Jn. 14:15-18)-in hostile environments (Jn. 8:48-51)

Jesus taught all kinds of people:-Rich and poor (Lk. 6:20-21, 19:1-10)-Jews, Samaritans and Gentiles (Lk. 13:10; Jn. 4: 7-26; Mt. 8:5-13)

-Men and women (Lk. 13:10-17)-Adults and children (Mt. 18:1-5, 19:13-15)

-“Righteous” and unrighteous (Lk. 7:36-50)

Most of Jesus’ teaching time was focused on those who would later teach more disciples:Devotion, obedience and multiplication are at the heart of discipleship. Lots of people listened to Jesus, but not everyone was a genuine disciple (Mt. 7:21-23). Jesus’ final command was not simply to evangelize, but to make disciples everywhere (Mt. 28:18-20).

Now that we’ve observed the “when, where and who” of Jesus’ teaching ministry, let us consider how we can imitate Jesus’ method of teaching.

Teach with authority: Though Christ is in very nature God, He taught with authority from Scripture, by the Power of the Holy Spirit!

-Enabled by the Holy Spirit (Lk. 4:14, 36)-Using Scripture (Mt. 22:29; Lk. 4:21, 24:32; Jn. 7:38, 10:35)

Teach by example, with credibility: Jesus’ righteousness reinforced His teaching on righteousness. Jesus could command followers to be perfect as God is perfect because He met that very standard Himself (Mt. 5:48; Heb. 4:15).Living out the Truth in practice is one of the best ways to teach, for what we do may speak louder than what we say. (Mt. 23:1-4)

 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. -Jn.13:15 *Jesus never taught His disciples to do

what He was not willing to do Himself.*

Ask a lot of questions: One of Jesus’ favorite methods of teaching was to ask a question or answer a question with another question. In fact, the essential question that every human being must an-swer comes directly from Jesus’ lips:

“But what about you?” He asked. “Who do you say I am?”-Mt. 16:15

As you teach, consider using questions to:-stimulate interest (Mt. 12:48)-challenge with an obvious fact (Mat. 7:16)-provoke careful thought (Lk. 5:23)-invoke personal concern (Mt. 16:26)-confront error (Mk. 3:4)-suggest application (Lk. 10:36)-have someone to evaluate their own sin without accusing them (Lk. 6:46)

*Questions aid learning because we remem-ber more of what we say than what we hear.*

Tie the teaching with something the audience already understands: Through parables, metaphors and illustrations, Jesus frequently used topics of everyday, common life to address a problem or answer a question which His audience was facing. Some illustrations Jesus used are:

-a foolish rich man (Lk. 12:13-21)-things that are lost and found (Lk. 15)-birds and flowers (Mat. 6:25-34)-burial sites (Mt. 23:27-28; Lk. 11:44)-water sources (Rev. 3:15-16)

Don’t compromise the Truth in order to spare someone’s feelings:Moments after Peter made his great confession (Mt. 16:16-20), Jesus rebuked him sharply (Mt. 16:21-23). Clearly, Jesus did not pull punches with disciples, yet with outsiders, he was direct and caring. (Jn. 4:7-26, 8:1-11)

Don’t compromise the Truth t0 preserve your own safety or status:Jesus’ first sermon began with great approval, yet ended with the audience trying to kill Him! (Lk. 4:16-30) Jesus never let personal risk get in the way of speaking the truth. (Mt. 23; Jn. 6:25-71) Later, Jesus became very unpopular with the religious leaders of the day because the Truth He taught exposed their false teaching and hypocrisy and threatened their religious system. (Lk. 11:45, 53; Jn. 11:48, 57)

*Teach the Truth regardless of whether it is received or is rejected.*

Questions for Discussion & Reflection:• What is a strange opportunity you’ve had to teach biblical Truth? Are there any opportunities you’ve overlooked this

week? Is it possible to make opportunities to teach Truth?• Who is one of the best disciple makers you know? In what ways would you like to be more like him or her?• Which do you feel is more important, quoting Scripture or living a life that is consistent with what you are teaching?• Read Luke 6 and observe all the questions Jesus asked. How would Jesus’ teaching change if He only stated facts

instead of asking questions? How might your own teaching change by replacing a statement with a question?

Download the digital version at BibleTraining.com/FieldNotes1 To support us: BibleTraining.com/Donate

We hope this resource will be useful for your personal growth and small group discussion. Portions of this lesson come from BTCP Manual #8. Feel free to duplicate and/or redistribute.

Jesus is our master teacher, setting the example in quality, quantity and conduct.

Teacher (“Rabbi”) was the term most often used of Jesus (Mt. 23:10; Jn. 13:13). During His earthly ministry, He taught scriptural Truth by word and by deed. He taught with authority, credibility, and creativity. In the Gospels, we see clearly that Jesus came to Earth not only to save us from sin, but to show and tell us what God is like! (Jn. 1:18, 14:9, 18:37)

We would be wise to take note of Jesus’ methods and imitate Him whenever possible.

BTCL Field Notes #1Teaching like Jesus

Since 2007, using the BTCP curriculum, Berhanu Youseph has overseen training of over 1,500 pastors and leaders“When I was introduced to BTCP I was not that impressed, but I accepted it by saying to myself, ‘let me try it.’ I start-ed with 150 preachers in seven centers with an aide. When I would return from class each evening, I was amazed thinking of how God led and used our brother Dennis Mock to sys-tematically arrange the books in a very clear way that can be understood by anyone who is interested in knowing the Word of God.I would summarize by saying that BTCP is:

• Excellent in its systematic presentation• Excellent in taking doctrinal stands without compromise• Excellent in shaping a student’s personal life and ministry”

For more of Berhanu’s story: BibleTraining.com/Berhanu

If you made a donation to BTCP in the past few months, YOU ARE A PART OF STORIES LIKE THIS. THANK YOU

for helping us equip pastors and church leaders world wide!

BibleTraining.com/DonateBibleTraining.com/Donate

New BTCL classes and Electives are planned for this fall!

We are currently making plans for new BTCL classes in several Metro- Atlanta locations in Fall 2016. We’d also like to announce the return of BTCL Electives! Our first course will be Communicating Biblical Messages, taught by BTCP founder and curriculum author, Dennis Mock.

If you or someone you know is interested in receiving biblical training, please email matt@btcp.com or visit:

BibleTraining.com/events

Resources available from BTCP

While BTCP manuals are only provided to students and teachers for use in BTCP/BTCL classes, we have several resources that anyone can use for personal devotions or for use as a small group curriculum.

Our $10 Bible Book Studies guide you toward a more thorough understanding of these key books:

• Genesis• Luke• Acts• Romans• Revelation

To purchase, go to: BibleTraining.com/curriculum/bbsa-manuals

Would you like to teach like Jesus?

Wouldn’t we all! Jesus taught in a way that attracted crowds. They were drawn to Him because of who He is and because He taught the truth with inherent authority. (Mark 1:22) He simply communicated truth from its source, in fact, “as” its source. He cut out all the errant teaching and tradition that had been added to God’s Word and taught it as it was originally intended.

While we are not the Living Word of God, we can teach using the written Word of God, properly understood and delivered. In so doing we are teaching with authority. We must be cautious, however, that we never begin to think that we are the authority. It is neither our insight nor unique perspective that provides the authority. We, like Paul, must preach nothing but “Christ crucified” by the power of God and not by our own persuasive words. (1 Corinthians 2:1-4) Teach from the source, The Word, not from an endless line of human interpretations that have been handed down over generations. Get back to the Bible, teach it accurately and according to its original meaning, and you will be teaching with authority as Jesus intended. In so doing you can truly make disciples and “teach them to obey everything that He has commanded”.