Description: The subject of this course is "Teaching Tactics". "Teaching" is the act of instructing
another person. Biblical teaching includes imparting knowledge and demonstrating how
to apply that knowledge to personal life and ministry. "Tactics" are methods used to
achieve a goal, purpose, or objective. In the military, the subject of "tactics" teaches
soldiers how to use their weapons to achieve an advantage over the enemy. The same is
true in the spiritual world. If we apply God's methods or "tactics", we can conquer
spiritual enemies which include the world, the flesh and Satan with all his powers.
In "Teaching Tactics" you will learn how to use a great spiritual weapon. That weapon is
the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). You will learn tactics
of preaching and teaching God's Word for the purpose of defeating the enemy. This
course uses God's Word, the Holy Bible, as the revelation upon which all teaching is
based. In Biblical teaching the teacher, subject, and methods must all be in harmony with
the Bible.
Teaching is not just the communicating of doctrine or information. Students must
experience God, not just learn information about Him. Teaching is the transmission
[imparting] of both a life and lifestyle. The life to be imparted to students is new life in
Jesus Christ through new birth spiritually (John 3). The lifestyle to be imparted is that
of the Kingdom of God. Students must be taught how to live as "citizens" in this
Kingdom, learning both the privileges and responsibilities of their position.
Sometimes, we have been content to borrow man-made educational systems instead of
learning and applying what God's Word reveals about teaching. This course focuses on
Biblical message and methods of teaching. You will learn and apply methods of the
master teacher, Jesus Christ. You will understand the functions of God the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit in your teaching.
Guidelines are given for analyzing the audience, stating objectives, planning the lesson,
using different teaching methods, and evaluating your teaching. The relationship between
teaching and preaching is examined and guidelines are given for preaching Biblical
messages. You will also learn how to train others to teach and how to adapt your
teaching to illiterate people [those who cannot read or write].
If you are taking Harvestime International Institute courses in their suggested order, this
is the second course of the Module entitled "Multiplying", a module which details how to
multiply by sharing with others the spiritual truths you have learned. less
