this is an article by Eric C. Puff, reprinted from Discipleship Journal. Every time I prepare a Bible lesson, I use these four questions, asked from the perspective of my students. taken in order, they form a logical structure for teaching and discussion. 1. Why is this important to me? To give students a reason to pay attention and to spark their desire for biblical truth, I try to highlight a troubling life experience, an area of confusion, or a nagging question they have. For instance, when teaching on Phil. 4:6-9 -- where Paul teaches the Philippians how to handle anxiety -- I might say, "Life can rob our joy and peace. What restores it?" 2. What do I need to know? Next, I lead a discussion on the content and meaning of Scripture. The goal is to show students what the Bible says about God, life, and the world. In teaching Phil. 4:6-9, I might outline the following steps to peace: Pray about your anxieties. think about good things. Practice what you've learned. ...