In the section titled “The Heart of the Method: Topic and Theme” found in chapter six of Effective Bible Teaching by Wilhoit and Ryken, the authors argue for a unity of the theme of the message with a focus on the larger idea. They present the concept of a theme (thesis) which is the general overall idea of a biblical passage. They explain the need for the creation of a topic (subject) to describe what the passage covers. Then is the discovery of what the author intends to assert about the passage. This practical way of presenting the test allows teaching and studies to maintain a focus that governs the entire lesson. The result of the activity is a single statement or phrase that effectively captures the main idea of the passage and narrows
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“How to Study the Bible.” In The Teaching Ministry of the Church. 2nd ed, edited by William R. Yount, 222-223. Nashville, TN: B & H Academic, 2008.
Wilhoit, Jim, and Leland Ryken. Effective Bible Teaching. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2012.
Wilkinson, Bruce. The 7 Laws of the Learner. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 1992.
3. In Chapters 16–18 of The Teaching Ministry of the Church, the authors refer to “Psychological Foundations” and “Developmental Theorists” to aid in our understanding of how to teach people at different stages of life. Is it appropriate to base our methods of teaching the Bible on the developmental theories of secular psychologists and scientists? In at least 2 fully developed paragraphs, explain your answer with references to the textbook and relevant Scripture …show more content…
The authors reference secular psychologists and scientists to support their arguments. They reference Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development stages throughout the life span, and Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. Utilizing Robert J. Havighurst, Lawrence Kohlberg, Robert Fowler, along with Erikson, and Piaget, the authors show how researchers explain the learning patterns and how faith is incremented in adults. Research has provided extensive amounts of evidence that the methods are consistent. Investigations of development patterns have supported development domains, which influence learning including “physical, spiritual, cognitive, affective, moral, and social.” One of the most obvious examples of this is Abraham Maslow’s model of “hierarchy of human needs.” This model is a reflection of the reality of basic human needs that must be met in individuals. Reason alone shows that someone who is lacking air, found in the Physiological layer, will be more worried about that necessity then the need of order and beauty found in the high level of Aesthetic needs. The authors remind the reader that God even commands the believers to be cognitive and intelligent in their relationship with Him. Jesus commanded the greatest commandment was
“How to Study the Bible.” In The Teaching Ministry of the Church. 2nd ed, edited by William R. Yount, 222-223. Nashville, TN: B & H Academic, 2008.
Wilhoit, Jim, and Leland Ryken. Effective Bible Teaching. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2012.
Wilkinson, Bruce. The 7 Laws of the Learner. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 1992.
3. In Chapters 16–18 of The Teaching Ministry of the Church, the authors refer to “Psychological Foundations” and “Developmental Theorists” to aid in our understanding of how to teach people at different stages of life. Is it appropriate to base our methods of teaching the Bible on the developmental theories of secular psychologists and scientists? In at least 2 fully developed paragraphs, explain your answer with references to the textbook and relevant Scripture …show more content…
The authors reference secular psychologists and scientists to support their arguments. They reference Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development stages throughout the life span, and Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. Utilizing Robert J. Havighurst, Lawrence Kohlberg, Robert Fowler, along with Erikson, and Piaget, the authors show how researchers explain the learning patterns and how faith is incremented in adults. Research has provided extensive amounts of evidence that the methods are consistent. Investigations of development patterns have supported development domains, which influence learning including “physical, spiritual, cognitive, affective, moral, and social.” One of the most obvious examples of this is Abraham Maslow’s model of “hierarchy of human needs.” This model is a reflection of the reality of basic human needs that must be met in individuals. Reason alone shows that someone who is lacking air, found in the Physiological layer, will be more worried about that necessity then the need of order and beauty found in the high level of Aesthetic needs. The authors remind the reader that God even commands the believers to be cognitive and intelligent in their relationship with Him. Jesus commanded the greatest commandment was