In the final episode of Season 1, Dr. David Orges offers encouragement and perspective for Bible teachers and small-group leaders who faithfully serve week after week. This episode celebrates the vital role of lay leaders in God’s mission and reminds them that their unseen work has eternal value.

Drawing from Hebrews 6:10 and themes across the TruthintheText.blog, David highlights the beauty of perseverance, the reward of faithfulness, and the impact of ordinary teaching in God’s extraordinary plan. You’ll be reminded that showing up, preparing well, and teaching faithfully is kingdom work—worthy of joy and gratitude.

Because ministry isn’t about spotlight or size, it’s about faithfulness to the call.

And that’s where you’ll always find the Truth in the Text.

Faithful teachers never stop learning. In this episode, Dr. David Orges equips Bible teachers and small-group leaders to grow through reflection, feedback, and teachability.

You’ll learn how to evaluate your lessons with honesty and grace, measure effectiveness through spiritual impact, and invite feedback without fear. Drawing from Proverbs 9:9 and his blog post “How to Learn from Experience and Grow as a Teacher” at TruthintheText.blog, David shares practical tools for self-assessment and lifelong development as a Bible communicator.

Because great teaching doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from humility, reflection, and a heart that’s always learning.

And that’s where you’ll always find the Truth in the Text.

Great Bible teaching isn’t just about what you say, it’s about what your group discovers. In this episode, Dr. David Orges helps Bible teachers and small-group leaders learn how to ask the right questions to guide engaging, Scripture-centered discussions.

You’ll learn how to use open-ended questions that invite reflection, manage group dynamics with wisdom, and facilitate conversation without dominating it. Drawing from Jesus’ use of questions in the Gospels and his blog post “The Art of Leading Engaging Discussions” at TruthintheText.blog, David shows how to lead groups from silence to discovery, and from discovery to transformation.

Because discipleship doesn’t happen through lectures, it happens through questions that lead to truth.

And that’s where you’ll find Truth in the Text.

Every Bible teacher eventually faces a passage that’s hard to explain, easy to misinterpret, or uncomfortable to teach. In this episode, Dr. David Orges equips teachers and small-group leaders to handle challenging Scriptures with confidence, humility, and grace.

You’ll learn how to approach sensitive topics without fear, balance truth with compassion, and research faithfully before teaching. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 and his blog post “7 Practical Strategies for Handling Difficult or Confusing Passages with Confidence” at TruthintheText.blog, David shares practical strategies for guiding groups through tension without compromising truth or character.

Because when Scripture challenges us, it’s an invitation to see the gospel more clearly, and that’s where you’ll always find Truth in the Text.

Episode 8 — From Knowledge to Action: Applying Scripture to Everyday Life

Bible study isn’t complete until it changes how we live. In this episode, Dr. David Orges equips Bible teachers and small-group leaders to bridge the gap between interpretation and application.

You’ll learn how to make Scripture practical without watering it down — how to connect timeless truth to real-life issues, avoid guilt-based motivation, and teach for lasting transformation.

Drawing from James 1:22 and his blog post “How to Apply the Bible with Care and Confidence” at TruthintheText.blog, David offers a framework that helps leaders move their groups from learning about the Word to living it out.

Because true discipleship isn’t just about knowing the truth — it’s about doing it.

And that’s where you’ll always find Truth in the Text.

Many people read the Bible like it’s a book about them, their victories, their struggles, their story. But Scripture was never written to make us the hero. It was written to reveal Jesus as the true center of God’s redemptive story.

In this episode, Dr. David Orges helps Bible teachers and small-group leaders rediscover the Christ-centered lens of Scripture. You’ll learn how to move from moralistic, self-focused interpretation to gospel-centered teaching that consistently points people to Christ.

Drawing from Luke 24:27 and his blog post “Where's Waldo: How to Find Jesus in Every Bible Study” at TruthintheText.blog, David explains how every book from Genesis to Revelation ultimately reveals God’s plan of redemption through His Son.

Because the Bible isn’t about becoming a better version of you, it’s about beholding the glory of Him.

Remember, there’s always Truth in the Text.

The Bible isn’t one book. It’s a collection of books written across centuries, filled with stories, songs, prophecies, and letters. Each genre has a unique way of communicating God’s truth. In this episode, Dr. David Orges teaches how understanding biblical genre transforms the way we interpret and teach Scripture.

You’ll learn how to read and teach different genres — narrative, poetry, law, prophecy, wisdom, and apocalyptic — in ways that honor their original purpose and context. With examples from Psalm 23 and Revelation 1, David shows how genre shapes both meaning and application.

This episode includes insights from his blog post,  How to Approach Different Biblical Genres available now at the Truth in the Text Blog.

Whether you lead a small group, Bible class, or Sunday School, this episode will equip you to teach the Bible the way God wrote it: with clarity, confidence, and reverence for every form of His Word.

Because there’s always Truth in the Text.

Taking a verse out of context can completely change its meaning, and sometimes, even its message. In this episode, Dr. David Orges helps Bible teachers and small-group leaders discover how context protects interpretation and deepens understanding.

You’ll learn to recognize the three layers of context — historical, literary, and biblical — and how each one brings clarity to God’s Word. Using familiar examples like Philippians 4:13 and Jeremiah 29:11, David shows how reading the surrounding verses transforms misunderstanding into revelation.

This episode draws from his post Avoiding Misinterpretation: The Importance of Context on the Truth in the Text Blog, offering practical tools to help you interpret Scripture faithfully and teach with confidence.

Because when we understand the context, we uncover the truth that’s always been in the text.

🎙️ Episode 4 — Crafting a Lesson Plan That Connects and Engages

Every great Bible study or small group lesson has one thing in common — it was planned with purpose. In this episode, Dr. David Orges walks through how to build lessons that flow naturally, connect deeply, and engage everyone in the room.

You’ll learn a simple structure — Introduction, Explanation, Application — and discover how to use transitions, questions, and reflection moments to help people stay connected to God’s Word. David also shares practical tips on how to plan your lessons with clarity, prayer, and confidence, so the Holy Spirit has something to work through when you teach.

Whether you lead a small group, Sunday School class, or Bible study, this episode will help you teach with direction instead of guesswork — and create lessons that truly connect hearts to the truth.
Because there’s always Truth in the Text.

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Before you can teach the Bible with confidence, you have to study it deeply. In this episode, Dr. David Orges walks through the simple yet powerful framework of Observation, Interpretation, and Application—the process that helps every teacher move from reading to revelation.

You’ll learn how to slow down, see the text clearly, and connect God’s Word faithfully to your group’s everyday life. David also shares common study shortcuts to avoid and offers a repeatable rhythm for preparing lessons that come alive with truth and clarity.

Whether you’re a new small-group leader or a seasoned teacher, this episode will help you study well before you speak and teach with greater confidence and conviction.
Because there’s always Truth in the Text.