Here are 3 tips for preparing Bible studies: 1. Use study guides to thoroughly cover topics and keep you organized. 2. Refer to scripture like Romans 1:16 and Colossians 1:4-5 to give your lessons power and spark interest with stories from the Bible. 3. Look within your own church first to find students looking for salvation, truth, and hope for the future, as described in John 14:1-3.

1. www.FishermanMinistry.com Lesson 6 Preparation Steps

2. Here’s your fishing gear!

3. The Bible is a rod that never loses its integrity

4. The rod of God’s Word has power to transform us “ In the beginning, God created …”

6. Stay close to the Word as you lead your studies

7. Good study guides keep you from getting all tangled up

8. Do you need a plan?

9. Study guides allow you to cover each topic in detail

10. Use study guides that start with the basics

11. What lures will you use to attract your Bible students?

12. Colossians 1:4-5 “ Because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints - the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel ”

13. Help others to see the unseen things of God

14. Offer hope for a better day to come

15. People are looking for truth

16. Many are fascinated by stories of history

17. Who can resist the lure of Heaven?

18. John 14:1-3 “ Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”

19. People want to meet Jesus

20. Listen closely & people will tell you what lure to use

21. Your most effective lure may be whatever caught you!

22. Who is looking for salvation?

23. Who is looking for salvation?

24. Who is looking for salvation?

25. Look for hungry souls within your own church!

26. Fish at your own church first

27. Try new ways with your family and friends

28. Should I knock on doors?

29. Mail-outs are highly effective for qualifying eager students