Jesus A Master Teacher

Jesus - a Master Teacher by Roy Pitcher Synopsis for cover The success of Jesus as a teacher is both proverbial and fascinating - especially for a teacher.....but can his many strategies and methods go beyond religious teaching and be translated widely into the 21st century? That is the question Roy Pitcher asked. His positive conclusions are described in three parts. - An analysis of Jesus' situation, decisions and methods. - An examination of seven inter-related social psychological themes evident in his teaching. - A translation and application to our contemporary scene of eight strategies and a planning model that can be applied to wide ranging age groups and areas of teaching. Its success has been evident in many contexts and deserves careful consideration.

Thomas A. Wayment shares his expertise as a seasoned educator and reveals the fail-safe methods that have made him the successful teacher he is today. By focusing on 11 attributes of Jesus teaching style, he will show you how to effectively teach using the following tools: - Understanding - Proverbs - The Spirit - Stories - Scriptures - Prayer - Humility - Empathy - Humor and Irony - Handling Challenges - Compassion Through his teachings and exemplary life, Jesus Christ touched the lives of billions of people. Author Thomas A. Wayment looks at Jesus in a new perspective from the eyes of those he taught. To Teach as Jesus Taught will bring confidence to even the most inexperienced instructor and will forever change the lives of those he teaches!

Bible teachers have an ideal model for evaluating their pedagogy: the Master Teacher Jesus Read through the Gospels, and you quickly reach the conclusion that Jesus was a dynamic, remarkably effective teacher; never boring, always stimulating; never obtuse, always clear; never pompous or distant, always personal and lovingly concerned," writes Roy Zuck Zuck explores Jesus' involvement of students in the learning process, his modeling of truth, his method of responding to questions, his use of rhetorical technique, visuals, and illustrations, and his attitude toward those who sat under his instruction. Zuck covers the Rabbi's overall style and its impact on disciples, the general public, and those who rejected him.

(Revised and updated by Angus M. Gunn) Horne examines how Jesus secured his listeners' attention, made contact with them, and applied Scripture and contemporary concerns to reach his goals.

As a teacher, you long to help others do more than understand the Bible. You want them to experience its relevance and power for their lives. Teaching like Jesus is the answer! This commonsense guide offers examples of Jesus' teaching style from the Gospels, then shows how you can make these principles work for you -- regardless of what age group or ethnic background you're dealing with. Using a proven, four-step plan, Teaching Like Jesus gives you action steps, summaries, and other practical resources that will make your classroom a lively place to learn and apply the lessons so vitally important for transforming lives and nurturing disciples. You'll learn to think in terms of "see, hear, and do" in your lesson plans. And you'll find sample plans for age groups and cultures ranging from African-American preschoolers to Chinese married couples.