Omar C. Garcia's Bible Teaching Notes

A site for those who study and lead others to discover and apply the life-changing truths of God's Word to the end that God is glorified and that one day "the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea." (Isa. 11:9).

Here are just a few of the things you'll find in this site...

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	New notes and illustrations added on a regular basis. Check back often. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
	Roaches Are Smarter Than Earthworms The results of an important entomological study concluded that roaches are smarter than earthworms but dumber than bees! This study was conducted by entomologists, who I assume are smarter than all three. Read more about relative intelligence. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
	Those Who Toot Their Own Horns There is something about us that finds comfort in rhetoric. Rhetoric, after all, can be used to make up what is lacking in both our characters and careers. Like the paints of an artist, rhetoric can be used to ... Read More. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
	Create a Simple Timeline When introducing a new study of a book of the Bible or an event within a book of the Bible, consider creating a simple timeline. A timeline can help learners better understand the flow of events in the Biblical narrative. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
	It's Greek to Me! Sometimes a single word can open a window to a whole new world of understanding. Consider adding some language resources to your Bible study library. Check out these helpful Greek resources for non-Greek readers. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
	Cut the Scripture Straight Bible study should be about more than discussing "what this verse means to me." Bible study should be about discovering "what this verse means to God." As you prepare your next lesson, make certain that you cut the Scripture straight. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
	Application: Moving from Studying to Obeying Application is often the most neglected part of lesson preparation. Check out these practical ideas that can help you to be more intentional in making application a part of your next lesson. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
	Guiding Children to Use the Bible in Worship God has charged parents with the responsibility of providing spiritual instruction in the home (see Deut. 6:4-9). Read these suggestions for helping your child understand that using the Bible is a part of worship. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
	Intentional Ideas These intentional ideas are designed to help you to make the most of your lesson preparation and presentation, small group organization, and ministry opportunities. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
	Developing Our Family Bible Time Did you know that God thinks about us all the time and wants us to spend time with Him? Omar shares how you can guide your children to know and love God through regular family devotions. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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