Using Your Explore the Bible Resources

I am so grateful we are all using Explore the Bible curriculum. This allows us to be focused in our Bible teaching, for me to communicate helps to everyone, and enables us to multiply teachers.

In an effort to help you know what we provide, below are pictures and descriptions of each resource available and how it can be used. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions.

Primary Resources (Provided to All Teachers)

Leader Guide

Commentary that addresses the learning goal target.
Teaching ideas at the end of the commentary.
Teaching ideas primarily designed to use with the Personal Study Guide.

If you are using the Discovery Study Guide this is provided as a supplement. The teaching plan will not correspond to the Discovery Study Guide. 

Personal Study Guide (PSG)

One of two study guide options.
Available in small print and large print.
Teach adults how to study the Bible by using this resource during the session, before and/or after the session.

The Personal Study Guide corresponds to the Leader Guide teaching plans. If your group is using the Discovery Study Guide, you are provided with a copy as a reference and for additional ideas.

Discovery Study Guide (DSG)

Second study guide option.
Interactive Bible study approach.
Encourages daily study of the Scriptures.
Includes learning activities for use during the session. 

There is an alternative teaching plan provided through a tab on our blog (see Discovery tab). If your group is using the Discovery Study Guide you are provided with a copy of the Leader Guide and Personal Study Guide as a reference.

Discovery Study Guide Teaching Plans

Used to prepare to teach with the Discovery Study Guide.
Downloadable teaching plan only.
Click on the Discovery tab above to download the teaching ideas for the appropriate week. 

Since there is only a teaching plan available, it is suggested that you use the Leader Guide and the Adult Commentary to supplement study and teacher preparation.

Adult Commentary
Use to gain additional insight into the Scriptures.
Use to discover additional discussion questions.

QuickSource
Supplemental teaching ideas.
Key word study.
Discussion plan.
Object lesson and dig deeper ideas.
Target audience ideas.

Supplemental Teacher Resources (Ordered as Requested)

 Leader Pack

Teaching visuals and maps.
Learning activity handouts.
CD-ROM included. Provides all of the Leader Guide content in a text file for customizing teaching plans. Provides biblical background pictures, maps, and a PowerPoint template.

Biblical Illustrator

Provides biblical background information and images related to the historical and cultural context of Scriptures.