Bible Study
A Personal Method
S – Spot Check (for mistakes, missing information, etc.)
C – Context (check the story, the situation within the context)
R – Research (don’t leave no stone unturned)
I – Induction (implement any last detail, information, etc.)
P – Prejudge (Think ahead what you might say and do)
T – Text (constantly look at your notes and try to memorize)
U – Uncover – Understand (make sure you are familiar with words and phrases)
R – Reread (look for key phrases, words, and blending of words)
E – Everything (re-examine until you are insaturated with the message)
G – Going
O – Overall
S – Specifically
P – Placing before you
E – Everything in your message (sermon) and
L – Lay it out (so you can see what you have)
S – Select
A – Assemble
L – Legitimize
T – Terms
L – Light
I – Illumination
G – Grammar
H – Historical
T – Text
Practical Tips on Speaking
1. Avoid chattering
You lose people’s attention and drain their energy level to concentrate for your message
If you become known for chattering people will be wavering weather to come and here you speak.
2. Avoid using too many intricate words
Your average hearer does not respond to too many large words because they don’t understand them. If you use an uncommon word, explain it or break it down; in doing so, people will not only become more educated, but will appreciate your teaching or preaching much more.
3. Avoid using too many slang words
Slang language is permissible to prove a point but it’s not profitable to build your whole message on. Many people today do not speak correctly because they use too much slang. Slang is good only when it’s used properly. Remember, we have the responsibility to clearly convey the gospel and instruct others intelligently for Christ.
4. Avoid speaking too fast or too slow
If you have a problem pronouncing some words, do yourself and others a favor and slow down. People need to leave the place where your speaking with a clear understanding of the message. You’ve heard the term, “think before you speak”, but now I say unto you, “slow down so that you can think”. There are some people who can speak really fast and you can understand them, but if they speak faster than I could think it profits me nothing. So take your time communicating your message rather than stammering over your words. Speaking too fast sometimes causes us to say things we might regret.
Some may think that speaking too slow is not an actual problem, but some might take it as an offense. One may even think you may think that they are dumb or slow. If you think that’s not so, you would be shocked at what others may think. Just as speaking too fast may present a problem because some may not understand what’s being communicated. Speaking too slow may drive some people to complete boredom, and if a person is bored they will feel stupid. I did not say they are stupid. I just said, they may feel stupid.”
St. Augustine said, “music, when properly modulated lifts the soul to higher heights. I said, that to say this, when we speak in a good speed, people will flow with the message, and it will be much more effective. If you listen to yourself on a tape recorder it will do you justice because you will be able to hear all your mistakes. Finding the right proposition for your message is vital both for your audience and yourself.
5. Avoid looking up, down or side to side when speaking your message
People are the focus and scope of your message not the building. Eye contact is not an option, it’s critical. People want to see inside the person that is speaking, it gives them a sense of belonging.
In a big church it may be difficult to look into everyone’s eyes, but body language will also play a very important part of projecting your message. Also, do not look and teach or preach to one person for a long period of time because it can make that individual feel uncomfortable. Some do not like so much attention upon them and if you are a frequent speaker at that church, they may try to avoid you. If you make an altar call they might not participate from fear that you might pick on them.
Circulatory System Study Development
1. Set your purpose within your message
2. Set your goal within your message
3. Set your strategy within your message