Johnny Scott with Jacqueline Pierre
Group/Simply Youth Ministry, 2012, 160 pp., $29.99
The gap between reading the Bible and understanding the Bible needs a bridge, and The Word: See It. Experience It. Believe It. aims to be that bridge. It’s geared for use in a classroom or worship setting—show a 5- to 7-minute teaching clip and use the discussion sheets to spark a discussion among students. The videos are filmed in the Holy Land and feature the two authors chatting together in different environments that complement the lessons.
On one hand, the presentation is conversational versus high energy and zany. That goes a long way with students who really want to dive into the Bible. On the other hand, it feels as if it’s missing some polish because the presenters stumble over their words a bit and it feels as if students would want a bit more engagement from them toward the camera. If you supplement this resource with your own games and connecting points, it really will help you instill the Word of God into the hearts of your students.
