Lesson Two

Focus of Lesson

This lesson focuses on storytelling. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the students to the basics of telling a Bible story to a variety of audiences.

Pre-Class Assignments

This MUST be completed before class.

Read the lesson on telling a story in Appendix III
Using the format provided (using the integrated 8 step or the 3 act form), write a story about an exciting event in your life that led to a spiritual discovery for you. The length of the story should be no more than 5 minutes. Write the outline of the story and submit it to the instructor before class starts.

Class Timeline (50 minutes)

2-3 Minutes: Opening Prayer led by students
15-20 Minutes: The Instructor will use the three story arcs described in the homework materials to walk the students through how to take a Bible story and create a clear narrative arc and present it in an age-appropriate way.
15-20 Minutes: Three to four students are randomly selected to tell their story using the outline they developed and receive critique by the instructor and fellow students.
2-3 Minutes: Closing Prayer

Bible Knowledge Quiz

No Bible chapter quiz for this session — there is no assigned Bible reading to test.