Practical Application Over 1st John The purpose of this assignment is to develop practical skills in preparation to teach and apply biblical principles in a Bible study setting. It is not an “academic” research assignment; it is meant to be an enjoyable, creative and practical exercise (since you will need these skills in ministry for teaching and leading). Below are the directions and requirements for the assignment concerning: (1) organizing a schedule for a teaching series, (2) developing bulleted teaching notes for ONE teaching session, (3) applying two biblical principles for a contemporary audience. Schedule and Passage (1 page) OUTLINE On the first page, prepare a list of teaching topics for a 6-week study from 1 John. In other words, on ONE page, develop an overall outline for the study by including an inviting title for the study at the top, by using bulleted descriptions of the content for each topic/session (about 6 total bulleted phrases or sentences), and by including the Scriptural passage addresses at the end of the phrase or sentence in parentheses, such as (“1 John 1-5,” etc.). At the bottom, include a list of at least two sources (Burge’s Commentary and Jobes’s textbook work) that you would plan to use for the study if you were to teach it. Selection of Topic (for one session—2 pages) On the second page and third pages of this assignment, choose only ONE of the topic/sessions from your OUTLINE and its related key passage. Type out the passage at the top. Then in a verse-by-verse sequence, list some relevant notes in an organized manner for this passage. Use a bulleted style format for the notes (single spaced; double spaced between bulleted items) for teaching purposes. Demonstrate that you can gather relevant notes for teaching (no footnotes needed since these notes are for the you). Remember: choose only one of the study topics in the series (out of the six). Your grade will be based on complete sentences, clarity and quality of notes (about context, background, information about key terms, or theological truths, etc.). Think in basic terms for the purpose of engaging a group or class made up of laity. Practical Application (1 page) On the final page (double spaced), develop two paragraphs—each paragraph explaining one theological truth in an interesting manner. First, choose two important theological truths or principles from your selected teaching session. For the two theological truths selected, come up with a practical application paragraph for each by: (1) summarizing the meaning of the theological truth as John intended it for his audience (in a few sentences in the first part of the paragraph) and then in the latter part of the paragraph (2) support this theological truth with two contemporary illustrations, examples, or elaborations, in order to apply the theological truth for hearers today. Grading Criteria Teaching Schedule and Passage (10 percentage points)—The schedule presented demonstrates an appropriate outline (with Scriptural addresses from 1 John for a six-week series in a manner that communicates clear direction and creates interest for the student. Analysis (30 points)— Quality notes are organized and presented in a clear and cohesive manner that is appropriate for a 30-45 minute Bible study. Notes are educational, detailed and specific. The notes demonstrate a good sense of what is important to the meaning of the text. Practical Application (50 points)— Two important theological truths or principles from the teaching outline are selected. Practical applications for these truths are well-developed, explaining (1) the meaning of the theological truth as John intended it for his audience, and (2) how these truths relate to a present context. The explanations are logical, cohesive, and interesting, effectively communicating the meaning of the text for today. Format and Style (10 points)- The paper is free of grammatical errors and is presented in a professional manner according to directions. Bibliography is included in the teaching schedule (page 1)
