Do you go to Sunday School?

< he uses the "lecture" method, wouldn't want a discussion type class as all that does is show everyone's ignorance... >

It probably should be no surprise you do not want to show your ignorance. But it does not make good sense for one guy to show his igorance on a weekly basis.

 

Rev. Joshua:
I'll give you that point. I am not a clergyman, so you have a point. I was just trying to state that I really ENJOY Sunday School and won't miss it for anything.
James2

 

I attend a Men's Bible Class on Sunday mornings before service. I also have what is called discipleship classes on Sunday afternoons. We are doing "Experiencing God." Then I attend a Men's breakfast meeting every Thursday at 6am. We are reading the book "To Walk On Water You Have To Get Out of the Boat."

Steven

 

No formal SS at our young church. We have TS instead. Oh no, now I have to turn in my Fundamental Baptist card and decoder ring. : )

Being in a country where there are not really any night shift workers, we (the church) assemble together on Tuesday evenings for our time of seriously studying the Bible. We studied through Acts, Romans, and are starting Galatians tomorrow. Teaching and studying through Bible books has been a huge help to us all, as some on this thread have likewise mentioned. Our studies are anywhere from an hour and a half long to two hours, and usually no one is eager to leave after that. On Sunday mornings we have a time in the morning geared for children (one group), which is geared toward teaching. After the time with children the adults assemble for a time of worship, song, prayer, and message from the Word of God.

I’m not opposed to SS, if that works well for others. Praise God for any church that takes time to teach and ground it’s group the Word of God be it through discussion or lecture. My only reservation about SS is the time limit, as someone else already mentioned. Since most have a set service time following the SS hour, the study must come to a close and wait for a week later, regardless if there are questions or the teacher feels like the content of the lesson was not fully developed. After being on the mission field, going back to a 10 min buzzer warning before “Service” would take a while to get used to.

 

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ernie Brazee:

.....Yes, he uses the "lecture" method, wouldn't want a discussion type class as all that does is show everyone's ignorance...kinda like Baptist Board. (LOL)

Ernie<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Here we go again. Are you serious that discussion-type studies only show everyone’s ignorance? Actually your comment shows an unawareness (nice word for ignorance) that some people have with a teacher using discussion, interaction, and reasoning as a means of teaching effectively. Your comment must be based off of some stereotype you’re working from and not from the Word of God, as I see you again offer no support for your opinion.

There are so many examples of discussion-type teaching found in the Gospels and Acts that you should not need me to list them all. Let’s see, I flip my Bible open quick and come to John’s gospel. Let’s see, I’m looking at chapter 14. Jesus explains He will be going away and then Thomas asks a question that leads to a disscusion that even Philip gets in on in verse 8. I’d assume you probably quote Jn 14:6. Do you realize that comment from Jesus is in our Bibles because of a discussion that Jesus allowed?

In some ways your comment was correct even though it is unlikely you meant it that way. Teaching that allows discussion does allow people to show there unawareness (ignorance) on a given topic or subject for a beneficial purpose. Look at the one example I gave you in Jn. 14. By Jesus allowing Thomas and Philip to show their unawareness, he was able to correct and help them understand the truth He wanted them to see. Think of the ramifications if Jesus would have said: “Hey guys, this is my time. I’m the teacher and this is my lecture. We are not about to have one of those new-evangelical type of Bible discussions, where everyone shows their ignorance.”

How does a teacher (in any setting) know if the one he is teaching understands the subject? The lecturer may spend hours preparing his message and giving his delivery but how does he know that it was understood? He does not, unless there is interaction between him and the student by means of discussion, oral tests, written tests, etc.

Some stereotype Bible studies or discussion type studies as an event where everyone sits around giving their unchallenged opinions or “what this verse means to me” type of discussions. While those abuses take place, that does not mean we should abandon interaction with our teaching. If the study is a teacher directed study, these abuses should not be taking place. The discussion and interaction should be lead to bring the individual or group into an awareness of the subject at hand.

I’m not so proud to allow my unawareness to be exposed on a given subject. This is the path that most people come to understanding. I’m even willing for you to expose my ignorance, and correct me for using discussion type teaching instead of only the lecture. What worries me are the people who continue in ignorance because it is never exposed, so that it can be corrected.

 

Packerbacker:
Amen!!
James2

 

Yes, i do... i love to learn!

 

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Karen:
Are you a regular member of a Sunday School class?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes indeedy, and its not because I have to teach. Honestly, Sunday School often takes priority over the regular worship service because you get taught the basics of how to live like a disciple and how to love God.

I never got the basics from my Pastor's sermon, just advance/special topics.

Be Christlike, J5Grand

 

I go to Sunday School every Sunday (unless I visit another church to sing in their service). Our class has a name- Ben's class. Just kidding. We are actually called "the college class" Right now we are studying Deuteronomy. I was not thrilled at first, but God is showing me some neat stuff. What are y'all studying?

 

Yes I go to Sunday School. This past September I started teaching the 6 /7 /8 th grade Sunday School Class. We have a small church and I don't always have someone one but I am prepaired anyway. My total enroled is three but sometimes we have more visitors than we do enroled kids. Kids are great to teach. Before I started teaching SS I went to the SS class for the "middle aged 50 to 64" women. I was younger but very comfortable with the women in the class and never moved to a " younger" class. When my daughter started going to church with me she started going to that class also. Mostly because she was pregnant and did not want to be away from me. When I started teaching she tried the "younger" peoples class but she realy prefered the " middle aged " women's class. They welcome her and her baby to every class. Now the enroled women in that class range from 64 to 21 plus one baby.

 

I teach Adult English Sunday School in our church. We are covering the A to Z Discipleship Series, Christian doctrinal lessons. Unfortunately, because we rent the place of our meeting and cannot have more time, I have to use the abbreviated version. But we make up for the lost time by giving homework to the folks. In fact we have the lessons on our church website and people can download them if they cannot make it to church. We have also out of town friends who participate in these lesson series. So far the class average in the homework test papers are 96%. It is a great way to learn, because by doing your homework you actually remember more because you commit to memory much easier when you write the answers down. If you know anyone who would like to learn basic Bible doctrines, you may share them our church's link. It is a great way to start learning about the essentials of the Christian faith, such as "A" (Assurance of salvation), "B" (Baptism), "C" (the Church), and so on.


A to Z Bible Study

 

Barnabas -

I followed your link and really like your A - Z plan. Is this program your design? If so, please e-mail me about acqiring permission to use it on my own church's website. Very well done, sir! - Clint

 

Brother Barnabas,

Our New Believers class on Sunday Mornings, and the Ladies Bible Study on Monday evenings are using the materials you are. At least I think its the same. Our book is called "The ABC's of Christian Growth, an A to Z guide to Christian maturity". Looking at the lessons on your chruchs web site the lessons are exactly the same.

Bill

 

Brother Clint,

The books we use, which appear to be exactly what Barnabas is using under a different name are available from Bible Baptist Church Publications, 1701 Harns Rd, Oak Harbor WA 98277, (360) 675-8311. 1 - 4 copies cost $10.50 each + 15 % S&H, 5 or more cost $7.50 + 10 % S&H. I would assume you would need their permission to put it on your web site, as it is copywrited. Brother B could probably tell you more about that.

Bill