Do you think a Bible class can be for people of all ages?

[LW97Nils]

I mean, in the New Testament I see nothing of an age seperation. I think a kid can read the Bible from that point on at which the child can read (usually age 6). But I could be wrong.

 

[Bostonian]

The description of the crucifixion might be too much for a little kid.

 

[SeventhFisherofMen]

I mean, in the New Testament I see nothing of an age seperation. I think a kid can read the Bible from that point on at which the child can read (usually age 6). But I could be wrong.

It depends, I think age categories for Bible studies are rather for maturity reasons and that's it. Someone who is 70 and has lived a lot might have differing views from someone who is 18 and is just about to go into college and never experienced having to pay for their food or expenses in general.

Don't get me wrong I believe people of all ages can also be beneficial and contribute, we can learn from small children, from teenagers, from college age and 30's 40's 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's and 100's.

I see both sides is what i'm saying but the maturity aspect may be the one thing that causes categories of age in Bible studies

 

[ChristianGirl_96]

Heya.

Sure. If I am teaching a bible study lesson this is what I typically tend to do. Firstly I would have a mini fill in the gap starter exercise based on a story or verse. Then I write down five facts on people mentioned in the verses in no specific order. After that I lead the class in a discussion about events.

This is done to teach them to improve their communication skills. Finally we wrap the lesson up with either a written task or a prayer. From time to time I throw in additional class or paired exercises. For example I like to encourage them to think. We do a number of thinking tasks and teamwork activities as well.

When we did the story of Noah I asked one person to interview Noah. Other members of the class were told to play animals. I give out homework a few times each term. I prepared a task sheet and a bag full of questions. Homework varies. We have parties.

 

[ronlion]

Heya.

Sure. If I am teaching a bible study lesson this is what I typically tend to do. Firstly I would have a mini fill in the gap starter exercise based on a story or verse. Then I write down five facts on people mentioned in the verses in no specific order. After that I lead the class in a discussion about events.

This is done to teach them to improve their communication skills. Finally we wrap the lesson up with either a written task or a prayer. From time to time I throw in additional class or paired exercises. For example I like to encourage them to think. We do a number of thinking tasks and teamwork activities as well.

When we did the story of Noah I asked one person to interview Noah. Other members of the class were told to play animals. I give out homework a few times each term. I prepared a task sheet and a bag full of questions. Homework varies. We have parties.

Hi ChristianGirl_96!
Thanks for being a Bible teacher for Jesus Christ!
How old are most of your students?
You said you like to encourage them to think by doing " thinking tasks ".
Can you share a tiny amount about these thinking tasks if you have the time. Just a sentence will be ok.
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[ari.sketch]

a Bible class can definitely be for kids as well, as long as the lesson and method of delivery suits them.

Little kids learn at a very fast pace, and it's very, VERY, important to start establishing Christian doctrine/truth at a very young age

 

[ByTheSpirit]

I think it can be for all ages, because the truths can be applied universally. It may have different application for different age groups, but honestly application can vary from person to person as well. It's why it's important to ask people in Bible studies what they learned during the study to see if they accurately understood what was spoken and how they can apply it.