Bible storying

9th Grade Bible

1. Bible Storying BIBLE STORYING

2. Opening Journal What is one of the most impactful stories that you have heard? Why was it unforgettable?

3. Storying With one friend, share your story in 2-4 minutes Then, listen closely to your peer’s story.

4. Storying

5. Storying Share your peer’s story with the rest of the class

6. Class Discussion Why are stories memorable? Who is the best storyteller you know? Why How could Christians use this skill for the glory of God?

7. Intro to Bible Storying SWBAT: Define Bible Storying Explain the Importance of Bible Storying Compare Various Types of Learners

8. I. Define Bible Storying “Bible Storying is the intentional and uninterrupted sharing of God’s Word primarily as stories.” – J.O. Terry Oral listeners prefer each story to be continuous from start to finish (without inserting explanatory comments). Discussions will occur at the end. In contrast, expository preaching (also useful) teaches the Bible verse by verse by inserting explanatory comments.

9. Bible Storying - Example

10. II. Importance of Storying Many areas of the world learn primarily through orality (spoken narratives). Several literate individuals prefer orality methods (stories, recorded media, etc.). Biblical storying will help the message stick better than traditional methods. Storying is inexpensive and transferable (easy to pass on to others). Storying is biblical (Mark 4:1-2, 34, Romans 15:4, Psalm 78:1-4) 1 Corinthians 10:11 – Paul writes, “these things happened (stories of Israel) to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us.”

11. III. Compare Various Types of Learners Types of Learners Description Benefit of Storying Primary Oral Learners Cannot read or write Completely dependent upon stories, proverbs, gestures Functional Non-Literates Limited reading and writing skills Rely mainly on orality Semiliterates Have a degree of literacy, yet they struggle with lengthy texts Storying is beneficial to these individuals because they can read something better after they know the story Literates Average readers and writers Stories are not essential, but they are more enjoyable and memorable to many literates Highly Literate Above average readers and writers Many within this camp struggle to communicate to those of lesser literacy. Storying is a way to overcome this struggle Storying does not replace literacy practices; it is an additional tool that Christians can use to help others learn kingdom truths. Source: Basic Bible Storying by J.O. Terry

12. Game Time

13. End Game By the end of the semester, you will learn and perform 5-6 stories to an authentic audience. Possible Tracts Evangelism Discipleship Apologetics Social Issues