Five Ways to Handle God's Word

By Henry A. Dyson

This book explains five ways to make Bible study effective and meaningful. It will show that any person can be a serious student using these methods. It recommends setting aside a regular time each day to accomplish these five steps. As they go through the steps, they will feel more secure in their knowledge of the Bible and feel at ease when they have an opportunity to share their faith. Any person can go from being an effective student to becoming an effective witness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Sep 11, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490746302

Henry A. Dyson

I am a Sunday School teacher. Therefore, I am a student. I spend 3-4 hours of study for each hour of teaching time. That allows me to learn some of the marvelous truths and messages God has included in the Bible. My goal is to get the students excited about their own study, and to enjoy it as much I do.

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FIVE WAYS

TO HANDLE

GOD’S WORD

HENRY A. DYSON

© Copyright 2014 Henry A. Dyson.

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Contents

DEDICATION

FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PREFACE

SECTION ONE

DEVOTIONS FOR CLASSROOMS OR SMALL GROUPS

1.   PROMISES OF GOD

2.   BLESSED OR NOT

3.   TIME AND TIMING

4.   GOD’S PROPHECIES STARTED EARLY

5.   YOU’RE UP

6.   EASTER QUIZ

7.   MY FATHER’S TS

8.   JESUS’ TEMPTATION – TWENTY LESSONS

9.   JESUS BEGAN HIS MINISTRY

10.   JESUS AND FRIENDS IN BETHANY

11.   PARABLES OF THE LOST

12.   THE WOMAN AND THE ALABASTER BOX

13.   PARABLE OF THE TALENTS

14.   WALK – TALK – WITNESS

15.   DOUBTING THOMAS?

16.   FROM BABEL TO PENTACOST

SECTION TWO

UTLINES FOR MESSAGES

17.   THE BIBLE HAS THE ANSWERS TO LIFE’S PROBLEMS

18.   JESUS CARED AND A LAD SHARED

19.   JESUE LOVES ONE-TO-ONE

20.   ONE LORD ONE FAITH ONE CHURCH

R E F E R E N C E S

DEDICATION

TO

BETTY A. DYSON

FOR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT

HENRY DYSON

JANIE DYSON

PARENTS

FOR TRAINING, NURTURING, AND SETTING GOOD EXAMPLES

FOREWORD

As a pastor, I am pleased to endorse this book that encourages two things that are dear to my heart, and I would venture to say, dear to the heart of most pastors: 1) Regular, systematic study of the word of God and, 2) Christians that are willing to share their faith with others. I enjoy preaching God’s word, but I get a greater joy from studying it. I am strengthened, encouraged, directed, and enlightened as I study, and I try to convey that excitement in my sermons. Most pastors will tell you that they spend much more time studying than they do preaching. I want my members to experience that same joy.

The five step method of studying is basically sound. Each step builds on the other until, once difficult concepts become crystal clear to you. I believe that we should continue using these time proven approaches.

Brother Dyson has taken some lessons that he has learned over his years as a Sunday School teacher and put them into this book. I like the way he presents them in an outline form that allows the readers to grasp the basic points, but still allows room for them to receive additional personal revelations from God as they study and apply the concepts to their own lives and circumstances.

I believe that more Christians would share their faith if they felt more comfortable in doing so. Some of the techniques in this book will help them lose their fear of witnessing.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15

Then, the Holy Spirit will empower you to be good witnesses in your home, in school, on your jobs, in your neighborhood, and wherever you go. (A paraphrase of Acts 1:8)

Rev. Dr. Charcey N. Priester, Pastor

St. Paul Baptist Church

Orangeburg, South Carolina

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

On Thursday, June 16, 1988 as I did my morning devotions, using the booklet, Walk Thru the Word,¹ I read the following:

Walk with Charles Hodge

"It is unreasonable to expect to be conformed to the image of God unless the truth concerning God operates upon the mind.

How can the love of Christ increase in those who hardly ever think of Him or