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The Pathway of Interpretation: A Simple Guide to Studying the Bible

I love teaching women how to study the Bible. Giving them the tools to unearth the treasures of God’s Word for themselves brings such great joy. As the women’s ministry director for SOLA (The Gospel Coalition Quebec), I have the privilege of doing just that. All believers can and should learn to interpret the Scriptures for themselves. We should do so in community, leaning on the collective wisdom of our spiritual leaders, the family of God at our local church, the saints throughout church history, and brothers and sisters across the globe. Yet we shouldn’t rely exclusively on others to...

7 Tips for Using Sermon Illustrations

While preparing to serve in Senegal, I often heard it said that Africans loved stories. I was therefore to use them often in teaching. I have since come to believe that this is not unique to Africans. Nor to Latinos. Nor to children. Nor to non-literate people. Everyone loves a good story! As I have grown as a Bible teacher, I have come to believe that good illustrations make up an essential part of effective, faithful communication.   The Purpose of Illustrations The purpose of illustrations is not to entertain or to vary the rhythm of our teaching. It is...

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