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Jesus didn’t have promo ads, email, an interactive website, television or fancy flyers. He had word of mouth. People telling other people, “Hey, Jesus is teaching over on the mountain today!” There were hundreds of teachers in Jerusalem alone. Why did the people choose Jesus over them? That answer will also help us build our classes. First, Jesus’ teaching was relevant to the lives of the listeners. Second, Jesus’ teaching was not status quo. He taught what the people needed even if it challenged popular teaching. However, He wasn’t belligerent. All except the Pharisees found His words freeing. Third, Jesus didn’t care if the crowd didn’t get it. He left the door open for personal interpretation. Fourth, Jesus had the Father’s power. One of the reasons so many people came is because of the miracles. When God is working through our teaching, others will come as well. Fifth, Jesus’ teaching was brief. Usually he gave a short thought for people to think about. Only in the “Sermon on the Mount” does he cover multiple ideas. Sixth, Jesus used the moment. A well. A woman caught in adultery. A grain field. Dirt. All of those areas made it easy for people to tell other’s about Jesus and His teaching. What are you doing to make your classes amazing?
Article Source: http://youth-ministry-resources.com
Paul Evans is the co-developer of Teen Life Ministries. Teen Life is a youth ministry membership resource center for youth workers.
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