"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matthew 28:18-20) Somewhere along the line, we have forgotten the teaching that we should be teaching. If Jesus told the eleven disciples to go out and teach others everything they have been commanded, then teaching is one thing they should teach others to do. Teaching is a command and one we should take as a serious responsibility. But, let's face facts, going out and teaching one on one is difficult. Just because something is difficult to do, doesn't mean that we shouldn't do it. In today's world there are many avenues we can have to teach others. I believe everyone should try to reach out and teach their own friends and loved ones, but let me present to you an additional option. International Bible Teaching Ministries has a wonderful website. I have been a teacher there now for a little over a month. The way it works, is that someone comes to the website (you can direct them there and they can request you for a teacher) and takes the intro course. If they don't offer a name of a teacher then there is a rotation and they'll be given to the teacher at the top of the list. You grade their lessons and provide feedback. If they have questions they turn to you for guidance. You offer them Bible verses, or links to materials to help them with their questions. My suggestion to you is this: Go there and take all the courses yourself. Ask questions about things you are unsure about yourself. When you are finished, offer to be a teacher. You won't regret it!
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Recently, I needed some articles for teens and a Facebook friend gave me this website. Everything I read on there was wonderful and within minutes I had all that I needed. This website is now in my bookmarks and will be one I return to in the future.
What does Katharos mean anyway? Katharos is the Greek word for pure. This is copied from the "About Us" section of their website: “Religion that is pure (katharos) and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit the orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27 If you are a teen, or parent of a teen, or just know a teen, this website is worth reading and passing on. KatharosNow This website isn't being updated anymore, but it contains a wealth of resources and ideas for Bible class and home Bible teachers. You'll find lots of printables, including a really handy "Worship Sheet" with spaces for children to record hymns sung, scripture references, sermon points, etc.
Ladies E-pistles: Teacher's Table Come Fill Your Cup (CFYC) is a great website with articles, poems and podcasts for ladies. You will certainly get full on the good scriptural teaching at this website! Be sure to check out their facebook page too!
Come Fill Your Cup Gospel Broadcasting Network is a great work for the church! This Network is available all over the world through satellite and cable tv. It also has it's own channel on the Roku box. Not sure what a Roku box is? GBN explains it well on their web site. You can watch the live feed or you can watch archived shows as well. I enjoy putting it on my laptop while I cook in the kitchen.
GBN My husband is building a multi-faceted website and blog. Not only is it a place for him to post his own sermons, he also has illustrations for sermons, and lessons from Focal Point. Not just for preacher's, however, there's content for women, elders, and deacons. Be sure to check out the verse by verse study through the Bible and the Revelation Quiz for all ages - both are works in progress! More content is added daily.
Build Your Bible Understanding This week, I'd like to share a website for teen girls. A friend of mine began this website and it is so wonderful for girls! There are articles to teach girls about Bible topics and an "Ask Aunt Mary" column where girls can write in their questions to "Aunt Mary" and get biblical answers. Check out this site and pass it along!
forchristiangirls.org Check back next week for Tiny-Tot Tuesday and a review of a great product previously featured here! E-sword is a wonderful tool for studying the Bible. With several Bible versions, maps, charts and other helps as well. Best of all, it's free!
E-sword E-sword LIVE - on-line tools (NEW) For those of us with busy lives, there is a great website e-zine with short but wonderful articles that are sure to make you grow in your spiritual lives. Forthright also has a small press with a few good books published.
Forthright Magazine Here is another website for your use today! Focus Press is home to some great products! Be sure to check out Convicted and Think Magazine. Think is available for subscription and for purchase in bookstores and even in Canada now!
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