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10. Organize your information in logical sequences and decide how much to teach at one time.
You might find you have an enormous amount of information, too much to deliver in one lesson.
Break it down into digestible parts and present that information to your class or church. You
might not be able to come to a final conclusion, but the next time you present, make sure you
review the information already presented, then start adding to it.

11. Write out a short paragraph which gives the answer to your original topical question. You
should now be able to come to a conclusion of what the Bible says in answer to your topical
questions. Write out the conclusion of your study and how it answers your original question.

12. Plan your lesson presentation. Write out your “hook” to the lesson with great thought. Plan
the methods you will use to share your information with the class. Remember, “Variety is the
spice of life.” You can write out your lesson in narrative format, or create a teaching outline.
Bullet-point the key ideas so that you have something to guide you through your presentation.
If you prepare a Powerpoint presentation, that can act as your guide so no written material will
be necessary upon which you are relying.

13. Evaluate the results of your study. Take time to review the information you have gleaned from
God’s Word on your topic. Then after your presentation of that information to your class, ask
yourself some questions: Did the class seem to understand and respond to the information
presented? Was their response, if any, positive? Did they have a lot of questions? Were you
able to bring the topic to a conclusion. For example, if your topic was giving, did the final
conclusion from Scripture excite your audience and did they respond? How could you have
improved the delivery of the information? What further study do you need to broaden your
understanding of God’s view of your topic or verses?

14. Save your lesson for future presentations. Don’t discard the work you have done. Be sure to
file the lesson or lessons you have created for future use.

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