Malcolm Cox

S1 Ep211: "How to make your lesson memorable": Tuesday Teaching Tip 211


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Class 8 of the series, “They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might” (Psalm 145:11)

Do you want your audience to remember what you spoke about?
Then make your message memorable

Introduction

  • You have chosen your text
  • You have explored it
  • You have mined other resources
  • You have found the point
  • You have chosen a structure
  • You have planned how to start your lesson
  • You have planned how to end your lesson
  • Tuesday Teaching Tip 11 - "Influential Illustrations"
  • Tuesday Teaching Tips, Episode 134: "How to use your expertise to illustrate"
  • Tuesday Teaching Tips, Episode 164: "What to do when illustrations aren't received as expected"
  • Tuesday Teaching Tips, Episode 173: "Illustrate from Experience"

  • Jesus the master! Do a study of the gospels and write down all the ways he used illustrations.

    1. Sources
    • Your past - distant and recent
    • Check your photos
    • Check your diary
    • The news
    • Google - search bar
    • Reading - physical, audible and kindle
    • Keep a file

    • 2. Types
      • Words
      • Pictures/Video
      • Props

      • 3. Appropriateness
        • Who might feel left out?
        • Offer a caveat if needed

        • Conclusion
          Question: What illustrations do you find memorable and why?

          Next time: How to make the most of congregational involvement

          “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” 
          (Psalm 145:4 NIV11)

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          “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

          God bless, Malcolm

          PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John
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