9th Grade Bible

1. Bible Storying
BIBLE STORYING

2. Opening Journal
• What is one of the most impactful stories that
you have heard?
• Why was it unforgettable?

3. Storying
• With one friend, share your story in 2-4 minutes
• Then, listen closely to your peer’s story.

4. Storying
5 Volunteers
Come to the
Front

5. Storying
Share your peer’s story with the rest of the class

6. Class Discussion
• Why are stories memorable?
• Who is the best storyteller you know?
Why
• How could Christians use this skill for
the glory of God?

7. Intro to Bible Storying
SWBAT:
• Define Bible Storying
• Explain the Importance of Bible Storying
• Compare Various Types of Learners

8. I. Define Bible Storying
“Bible Storying is the intentional and uninterrupted sharing of God’s Word
primarily as stories.” – J.O. Terry
• Oral listeners prefer each story to be continuous from start to finish
(without inserting explanatory comments). Discussions will occur at the
end. In contrast, expository preaching (also useful) teaches the Bible
verse by verse by inserting explanatory comments.

9. Bible Storying - Example

10. II. Importance of Storying
1. Many areas of the world learn primarily through orality (spoken narratives).
2. Several literate individuals prefer orality methods (stories, recorded media, etc.). Biblical storying will
help the message stick better than traditional methods.
3. Storying is inexpensive and transferable (easy to pass on to others).
4. Storying is biblical (Mark 4:1-2, 34, Romans 15:4, Psalm 78:1-4)
• 1 Corinthians 10:11 – Paul writes, “these things happened (stories of Israel) to them as examples and were written down as
warnings for us.”

11. III. Compare Various Types of Learners
Types of Learners Description Benefit of Storying
Primary Oral Learners Cannot read or write Completely dependent upon stories, proverbs,
gestures
Functional Non-Literates Limited reading and writing skills Rely mainly on orality
Semiliterates Have a degree of literacy, yet they struggle
with lengthy texts
Storying is beneficial to these individuals
because they can read something better after
they know the story
Literates Average readers and writers Stories are not essential, but they are more
enjoyable and memorable to many literates
Highly Literate Above average readers and writers Many within this camp struggle to
communicate to those of lesser literacy.
Storying is a way to overcome this struggle
Storying does not replace literacy practices; it is an additional tool that Christians can use to help others learn kingdom truths.
Source: Basic Bible Storying by J.O. Terry

13. Game Time

14. End Game
• By the end of the semester, you will learn and perform
5-6 stories to an authentic audience.
• Possible Tracts
•Evangelism
• Discipleship
• Apologetics
•Social Issues