REVISED AND UPDATED

CREATIVE BIBLE TEACHING

LAWRENCE O. RICHARDS

GARY J. BREDFELDT

MOODY PUBLISHERS

CHICAGO

© 2020 by Gary J. Bredfeldt

© 1998 by Lawrence O. Richards and Gary J. Bredfeldt

© 1970 by The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Richards, Larry, 1931- author. | Bredfeldt, Gary J., author.

Title: Creative bible teaching / Lawrence O. Richards, Gary J. Bredfeldt.

Description: Chicago : Moody Publishers, 2020. | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: “Bring the Bible to Your Students like Never Before Communicating the Scriptures is much like building a bridge. However, instead of ravines or rivers, the teacher must span both cultural boundaries and great gulfs of time between the present and the pasts of Moses, David, Jesus, and Paul. Though God’s Word is always relevant, the teacher must help students see Scripture’s vast treasures. The effective, engaging Bible teacher must, therefore, become creative. Together, Lawrence Richards and Gary Bredfeldt have created the ultimate guide to building bridges for those seeking to learn about God’s Word. Creative Bible Teaching offers a five-step process by which Christian educators can construct a bridge across time, geography, and culture to help students of all ages connect with God’s Word. This newly revised edition makes learning about God’s Word more accessible for both teachers and students today. Simple, clear, and memorable, the method laid out in Creative Bible Teaching provides a sure-fire way of communicating God’s Word in a way that sticks”-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020010507 (print) | LCCN 2020010508 (ebook) | ISBN 9780802419590 (hardcover) ...