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God has utilized the Lesson's from Good Questions to minister to us. The questions are really good for facilitating meaningful conversation. Our class grew from 10 people to more than 40 in one year!!! We don't have a room big enough for us now. The format saves us time in preparation in order that we might be able to work on the ministry needs of our class. I love using your lessons. I use them almost every Sunday. They really do get the conversation going. I usually learn more from my class input in 45 minutes than I do studying the background info, for hours, on each lesson.
These lessons nearly always provide insight I would never have seen. Thank you for taking the time to write these lesson questions. I believe my presentation would be a lot less interesting without your help. I have started an outreach Bible study in our gym during the Sunday School hour. I have trained 10 people to be table leaders for three weeks and we are now ready for outreach.
I love the ice breaker questions - it's great to find that even the quiet ones have a voice and they often continue to use it throughout the rest of the class time as well. About 37, tourists are expected to visit Antarctica this season. When they get married, the husband elects to take the wife's surname. What are some art galleries banning to protect their paintings? His questions engage the class and take them to a deeper spiritual level. I have taught Sunday School for over 20 years and I have used Good Questions for a number of years now.
Thank you very much for your ministry. I have used lessons from www. I am pleased to praise and commend the lessons I have used from your Good Questions for the last six or seven years. Your lessons invariably stimulate me to become more diligent as I make preparations to teach. The thoughtful and thought provoking questions promote discussion and many times motivate students who have studied to actually teach the lesson to each other and open my mind and heart to Biblical truths I had not considered during my preparations. I am completely confident that far more is learned and acted upon through discussion than through my teaching.
Your lesson helps from The Good Questions are the best resource I have found for helping me in the Sunday School class. They save time preparation time, and the questions often change the course of discussion in the classroom. I teach a couple's class, age range from late 20's to early 40's. I was looking for a way to liven up my class when I discovered Mr.
What a transformation has occurred in the people! Not only in the class attendees but in myself! These lessons get almost every one involved in the discussions. A God-send, for sure! No more boring lectures! Hunt, for all you do. If you liked sitting in class listening to a boring professor go on forever and you think your Sunday School students enjoy that too, then these lessons aren't for you! On the other hand, if you enjoy leading a lively discussion about a particular passage of scripture, these lessons will prompt your class to think and then ask great questions.
The resulting discussions are honest and from the heart. These lessons really get the conversation going. Small groups are not about hearing each week from a gifted teacher. Instead, they are about people discussing the truths and principles of scripture in a way that helps them connect and build community. Josh's questions help to create an atmosphere of learning from the word and growing in our relationships with one another.
I have a standing rule that if a teacher is going to be out, for whatever the reason, they are to call me to let me know. This is so I can be sure someone is in place to teach. In doing so, I have found that I am the one that becomes the teacher. I have used your Good Questions many times in the short amount of time that I have been a member to put together a lesson and used the questions to keep the class going. I would recommend this site to anyone looking for informative and challenging bible lessons that facilitate dynamic interaction and discussion geared around relevant and challenging questions.
The question to start our lesson ie name and your favorite flower have worked really well.
It seems to make a visitors feel comfortable. The questions you develop really get thought going. They are often the spark to get the discussion fire going. I usually find a nugget in the verses that I would never have thought about without your insight. Thank you for your faithfulness to study the Word and share your good questions with other teachers. Enjoy the lesson plans and appreciate your time and ability. Here are a couple of thoughts I had.
Good Questions is a catalyst which brings LifeWay to life. Using Josh's questions we now have two way lessons and the class loves it. I have used Good Quesions for a couple of years or more and have found it to be a valuable resource for my adult bible class.. The questions are always pertinent and evoke a good response from the class. Further, using Good Questions reduces the time I have to invest in lesson preparation each week.
I hope to use Good Questions for as long as I am able to teach. We just started a our class this past fall, after about two weeks I signed up for your questions. These lessons really get the conversation going and have helped us keep everyone interested in the class. Our class has a wide range in age, we are from 18 years old just out of high school to our mid 30's. The class had 1 person and another teacher last year, and now we have 10 on role. The growth has be so great that the class across the hall has asked us what we are doing.
We have been more than happy to share what we have done with them. I have taught Sunday School for over 20 years and I have used Good Questions for a number of years now. They are an invaluable part of our lesson every week.
I feel, as you do, that Sunday School class is more beneficial when multiple viewpoints and life experiences are shared. The questions tend to draw these impressions out of the class and allow open conversation rather than a one dimensional viewpoint coming only from the teacher.
Thanks for this study help as it not only makes my job easier but has allowed us to have a more fruitful class experience. We study the Explore the Bible series and your comments and discussion questions make for great "filler" topics for each week. Thanks for putting the time in to help with each lesson.
Please don't stop what you do, your questions are really helpful. I really enjoy using these lessons. I teach an adult class from age 30 to almost These lessons get a great conversation started and bridge all generation gaps. I particularly enjoy the thought stimulating questions included in the lessons.
I really appreciate the variety of lessons to choose from and the varying length of the series. It certainly helps when I need a substitute because the lesson can be taught with as much or as little additional work as time allows. I am always looking for insight to compliment my class presentation.
The lessons in Josh's Good Quesions contain questions that people want to answer. In every case I have found the "Good Questions" helpful. Josh, I like the lesson plans a lot because they allow me time to study background material along with my bible text to fill in the lesson plan and make it more complete and also get the other classmates involved with life application stories. Just this week we were talking about value of human life and our pastors wife she is only 25 told a wonderful story about her baby sister 17 years and the threat of being diagnosed with spina bifada before birth.
Her mother had the child and she is perfectly normal and is a beautiful tall young lady today. Thanks Josh for ideas that challenge us. This also helps me understand what I am reading. When people talk about having a Bible study, they often mean they are studying a Christian book on theology, doctrine, or daily living. If they are studying the Bible itself which seems to be increasingly rare , they are probably studying it with the use of a study guide that helps them discover biblical insights.
I have written many myself. However, we need to do more than read about the Bible. We also need to read the Bible itself. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. For the word of God is living and active.
Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. A good way to structure a direct study of Scripture is to use a series of questions. You can use the following questions when you study any passage in the Bible. These questions for Bible studies address the same issues, but come at them from a slightly different angle. It has numerous other ideas that can help you lead a successful small group Bible study or study the Bible on your own.
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Icebreakers to get your small group talking. Evaluate your small group leadership skills. Step-by-step small group meeting plan. Getting Started, Getting Connected. Bring your Bible study alive with good questions Have you ever read a few chapters of the Bible and not remembered anything you read? Reading about the Bible is not enough When people talk about having a Bible study, they often mean they are studying a Christian book on theology, doctrine, or daily living.
General Bible study questions These questions can help you better understand the word and help it come alive in you. What do you think is the key message of this chapter? Rob and Neil discuss how we got them and what our chins say about us. Why do gibbons sing duets and what has this got to do with the evolution of the human language? What part of our body have scientists discovered can heal and help us?
Do you chew gum and what do you do with it when you've finished? Listen to Rob and Finn discussing the history and chemical properties of gum and why it's messing up our streets whilst explaining some related vocabulary. Food banks provide food to people in the UK who can't afford to buy their own. Rob and Finn discuss this how they work and how they help many of the country's poorest.
Listen to Neil and Rob discussing mood swings, risk taking, and why people make fun of teenagers, while they also explore some related vocabulary. How can remote parts of the world get access to the internet?
Neil and Catherine discuss a new idea for spreading knowledge. What makes us angry and why is aggression useful? Neil and Catherine discuss human behaviour. Big bushy beards have become so fashionable that there's now an art exhibition dedicated to them. A London apartment block has front and back entrances for private and social housing - or so-called rich and poor doors.
Does it make sense to you? Listen to a discussion whilst learning some housing-related vocabulary. Fifty years ago, on 18 March , Soviet astronaut Alexei Leonov took the first space walk. Listen to Rob and Neil describing the struggles of that ground-breaking space mission whilst explaining some related vocabulary. Furniture with built-in wireless charging technology - like a coffee table is now being sold.
So you just pop your phone on the table, and technology does the rest! Many animals face extinction. But people are realising that they must act now to stop further losses. A scheme to save the Asian elephant in China could provide an answer. How does music make you feel? Research shows that it actually influences us more than we realise - whether we're at the movies, the supermarket, or down the pub. Coffee is now the most popular drink in the world. But what about the economics and politics of coffee production?
It's as complicated as getting the right flavour in your cup. Rob and Neil put on their sunglasses to find out more about this special star and teach some related vocabulary. The UK has become the first country to approve legislation allowing the creation of babies with genetic material from three people. What are some art galleries banning to protect their paintings? Find out with Neil and Harry. An electronic device under your skin?! Workers in Sweden take part in experiment which allows them to get in and out of their office without a key, ID or password. He is known throughout the world for his role in defeating Nazi Germany but he also made mistakes.
We live in a richer world. But the gap between rich and poor is still very wide in individual countries. How to change this?
The price of vaccines has escalated and some poor countries are struggling to prevent children from catching certain life-threatening diseases, says Medecins Sans Frontieres. Will thinking computers be the end of humans? About 37, tourists are expected to visit Antarctica this season. But should they be going to a region with such a sensitive environment?
At a time when more people compete for fewer jobs, are you sure you present your skills and abilities well to a potential employer? Listen to Rob and Neil's conversation and learn some related vocabulary. Going to a party where you don't know anyone? Listen to Rob and Neil's advice and learn some related vocabulary. We use computers for everything nowadays.
Are we forgetting our own abilities - and losing our talent? Listen to Rob and Neil's discussion, and learn some related vocabulary. Smoking in cars with children might be banned in England. Listen to Neil and Rob's chat and learn some related vocabulary. Is bullying just an attempt to give a bad name to what is part of human nature?
What would you put in your time capsule? When enemy soldiers sang together in WW1. Are your pictures, documents and videos safe online? Listen to Rob and Finn's chat and learn new vocabulary. How can science fiction help the world? Rob and Finn discuss a project which aims to inspire through stories of a bright future. Rob and Finn discuss the World Health Organisation's recommendations on e-cigarettes. Is it right to sleep at work? Rob and Finn discuss the benefits of sleeping on the job. Is the way we see famous people a new thing?
Learn about the first 'modern celebrity'. Rob and Finn discuss how to deal with boredom and teach some related vocabulary. We promise you won't be bored! To play this video you need to enable JavaScript. This is not a word for word transcript Dan Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. Neil Hi there, Dan. Neil Yes she did.
Dan Was that her choice? Neil Would you have thought about taking her name? Let's have the question. Dan It seems that the people I talked to are comfortable with the idea. Neil Speaking of questions. How about our quiz question? Neil Let's take a look at the vocabulary, shall we? Why does 'x' mean 'kiss'? How creative should we be? Learn what made people more active in Finland. Why is it becoming so popular? Are smartphones killing cameras? How intelligent is the octopus? Is technology always the solution? Is gaming a sport? Are you excited about the World Cup?
Why are crowds so quiet these days? Is the internet good or bad? Are you a foodie? Who needs a manbag?
How do you learn to speak a language? Is 'man flu' real? Should schoolchildren have jobs? What do you buy when you're sad? Do you need to upgrade your phone? How do you like your coffee? Pedestrianisation - is it good for cities and towns? Is it a good idea?
By using Good Questions Have Groups Talking there is always something . The question to start our lesson (ie name and your favorite flower) have The growth has be so great that the class across the hall has asked us what we are doing. Asking good questions and allowing honest answers without judgment allows your members What's something in you house you want to get rid of but can't?.
Why pay for bottled water? Do adults exercise enough? What can't computers do? Having a row or asking for directions? Would the world stop without clocks? What makes a video go viral? How honest are we? Is honesty really the best policy?
You think you're invisible? How do pets navigate? Could you go vegan? How much food do you waste? Mermaids — Fact or fiction? How is that possible? Join Dan and Neil to find out. Can you trust your own eyes? Why do cities make us rude? Why do crazes take off? When do you feel sleepy? Hi, meet my online persona! How do you read your news? Is loneliness in our genes? Who do you think you are? Have you walked off your pizza? Are we there yet? Get on with it! Who would you imitate? Could you be an astronaut?
Have you got too much stuff? How bad is booze? Do you think for yourself? Is social media a distraction? What's in a fairy tale? How would you like to pay?