Lesson 2 - Ministry Admonitions - Modarelli

Question 1

Whose responsibility is it to cause the audience to learn?
A. The audience
B. God
C. The Bible College
D. The teacher

Answer 1

D. The teacher

Question 2

Your job is not to — your audience with how much you —

Answer 2

Impress, know

Question 3

Which two groups of people should the preacher be sensitive to?

Answer 3

Non-christians and new people

Question 4

What helps an audience to relax and relate to the preacher?

Answer 4

Smiling and humour

Question 5

When is the best time to explain the subject being taught?

Answer 5

early on - within the first minute

Question 6

What is the affect of using too many biblical references?

Answer 6

It dilutes (weakens) impact and focus

Question 7

What needlessly erodes a preacher’s authority?

Answer 7

Apologizing for inexperience or lack of full knowledge on a subject.

Question 8

During your preaching, gauge the success of your sermon on:
A. The volume of the audience
B. The interest of the audience
C. The number remaining at the end
D. What the children are doing

Answer 8

B. The interest of the audience

Question 9

What is a better alternative to turning to a passage and saying “You don’t need to turn there”.

Answer 9

Quote the passage from memory, or have them turn to it with you.

Question 10

After making important statements, what should be done?

Answer 10

Pause briefly as it increases impact. Repeat it if necessary.