05 A Word To The Teacher

A Word To The Teacher A Word To The Teacher

It is hoped that every one who conducts class meetings in these studies will be one who loves the Bible and one who will make an effort to know the lessons well before going to the class. One should not undertake to teach who is not interested enough in the work to know something to teach. Many classes have failed because the teacher was unprepared for the lesson. A teacher cannot lead a class who does not keep ahead of the class in the knowledge of the Bible. The desire to study with the class is good, but see to it that the students do not get ahead of the teacher. There is no reason why these lessons cannot be taught in every grade. There is nothing in them too hard for a child old enough to obey the gospel. But for the smaller grades it is suggested that the teacher divide each lesson into three parts. In some cases one lesson may be finished in two class meetings. Here the teacher must judge of the ability of the class. It would be well even for adults to divide some of the lessons. Stay with each lesson until the class knows it before passing to the next.

We are giving no questions at the end of the lesson; hence, would suggest that you read the lessons together, discussing fully each topic and reading all the Scriptures cited. May God use these lessons in building up his children and making them to become "steadfast and not moved away from the hope of the gospel." May he, in turn, use them in leading those out of Christ into him that they may be saved. Work hard to make the class grow and increase in numbers. The best way for the teacher to do this is to know his lesson every time he goes before his or her students.

S. H. HALL.