Teaching Bible Stories: Exploring Who Jesus Is

Sharing biblical narratives with children requires clarity, historical context, and engaging educational methods. This comprehensive text-based course equips educators, ministry leaders, and parents with the knowledge and instructional strategies needed to explain who Jesus is through key scripture stories. You will explore central themes of the Gospels, examine the historical background of first-century Judea, and develop structured lesson frameworks that make theological concepts accessible and meaningful for young minds. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational terminology, historical contexts, and key literary themes across the Gospel accounts - Analyze major narratives of Jesus' life, including parables, miracles, and core teachings - Apply age-appropriate pedagogical techniques to explain complex moral and spiritual concepts - Design structured reading plans and engaging discussion prompts for children's learning environments - Practice crafting clear narrative outlines that connect individual stories to broader biblical themes - Integrate modern educational storytelling approaches to maintain student engagement and comprehension The course begins with fundamental biblical concepts and vocabulary before guiding you through thematic narrative studies and practical lesson-structuring exercises. Designed for beginners, this course requires no prior theological training or teaching experience—only a desire to share biblical stories with clarity and purpose. Start reading today to enrich your approach to biblical storytelling and education.