1. Prepared by A. Gibson 2012

2. I believe the Bible is an important resource for teacher education today http://holybible.ucoz.org/bible.jpg

4. http://www.guide-martine.com/images/Laodicea2.jpg The church of Colosse appears to have consisted of mostly Gentile converts. Philemon was one of its members, to whom Paul wrote the letter we know now as the Book of Philemon.

6. http://www.sermonview.com/cart/images/DamascusRoad.main.jpg

7. Thinking questions: Why are these behaviours of a Christian teacher towards his/her learners important? What might the opposite look like, sound like, feel like? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/travellersplus4/Laodicea2.jpg

8. http://fellowshiproom.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/discipline-of-prayer-the.jpg Something to ponder: Paul reminds us that any success in Christian teaching is an opportunity for thankfulness to God – not for pride and self-glory. Without him we can do nothing (John 15:5).

10. http://www.bcnn6.com/images/fruitful-vine.jpg Thinking question: Read quietly on your own Luke 8: 4-15. Can you recall an example in your life when the teaching of God’s word was particularly fruitful? Why? What happened?