Bible Work Techniques
Simple, Spirited Bible Readings—We must arise, and co-operate
with Christ.... Obey the gospel commission; go forth into the highways
and hedges. Visit as many places as possible. Conduct simple, spirited
Bible readings, which will have a correct influence upon minds.—
Manuscript 53, 1910
.
A Message to Startle People to Study—The testing message for
this time is to be borne so plainly and decidedly as to startle the hearers,
and lead them to desire to study the Scriptures.—
Testimonies For The
Church 9:109
(1909).
Teach to Approach Bible in Spirit of Learner—The student of
the Bible should be taught to approach it in the spirit of a learner. We
are to search its pages, not for proof to sustain our opinions, but in
order to know what God says.—
Education, 189
(1903).
Every Bible Study Must Have a Distinct Plan—Every teacher
should see to it that his work tends to definite results. Before attempting
to teach a subject, he should have a distinct plan in mind, and should
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know just what he desires to accomplish. He should not rest satisfied
with the presentation of any subject until the student understands the
principle involved, perceives its truth, and is able to state clearly what
he has learned.—
Education, 233, 234
(1903).
Simplicity in Words—Never search for words that will give the
impression that you are learned. The greater your simplicity, the
better will your words be understood.—
Testimonies For The Church
6:383
(1900).
Simple Explanation Better Than Argument—Argument is
good in its place, but far more can be accomplished by simple ex-
planations of the Word of God. The lessons of Christ were illustrated
so clearly that the most ignorant could readily comprehend them. Jesus
did not use long and difficult words in His discourses; He used plain
language, adapted to the minds of the common people. He went no
farther into the subject He was expounding than they were able to
follow Him.—
Gospel Workers, 169
(1915).
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