At the beginning add a hook, introduce yourself, and let audience know what question you will be answering.
At the end recap, conclude, end decisively
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INTRO – MANY TIMES YOU WILL WRITE THIS LAST
This is in place to "hook" the audience's interest
The hook might also be called an opener or teaser. It could be:
Scripture
Story or
Quote
DO NOT FINISH IT – LEAVE SOMETHING TO COME BACK TO AT THE END!
INTRODUCE YOURSELF & ANNOUNCE Q:
Hello, my name is ___________ and I would like to discuss the meaning and significance of __________________ OR
Hello, my name is ________________ and I have drawn the question, "What is the meaning and significance of __________________ ?"
1) Tell the audience what they are going to tell them.
Give them a roadmap of where you are going together.
I will address this question through 3 points
Meaning
Significance
Application (with a Call to Action)
2) Tell them.
AND! Tell them where you are at each point. Keep that roadmap in front of them.
POINT 1) MEANING: define
________________ means / is defined as / _________________________.
Quote your source if applicable
POINT 2) SIGNIFICANCE:
Why is this important?
You can elaborate to explain.
~What would happen if we did not believe or have this? Or, if this did not exist.
Who is “WE?” . . . . . . Believers / Christians / Catholics / a Nation / Brothers and Sisters in Christ / Children of God / a people /-- decide which and proceed accordingly. Make sure your audience knows (It is always helpful if you know your audience.)Use Quotes, Scripture, Common Sense, etc.
POINT 3) APPLICATION (possible CALL TO ACTION):
What should I do with this? How does this apply to _______ (Us? You? Me?) Remember again to consider your audience -- and proceed accordingly.
What should we do? Is there a “call to action”? If so, what it is it?
Because _____________________ we should ______________________.
Prepare to transition into tying this back to your INTRO
3) Tell them what you just told them.
4) RE-CAP and/or “In Conclusion”
Let’s re-cap:
We (have) looked at the meaning of ____________________
We (have) looked at its significance (____________________)
And we (have) looked at how this applies to us ( _________ )
FAST VERSION ~> “To conclude let me (recap or) remind you that we have examined the meaning, significance, and application (with a call to action) of ________________________” OR
In Conclusion, we have looked at ____________________________
TELL THE REST OF THE INTRO STORY HERE or @ very end
In which way would it be more memorable/interesting/meaningful?
END DECISIVELY WITH a Scripture or Quote (or repeat a major one / a powerful one / a completely logical one, etc.)
Or, GIVE THE REST OF THE INTRO STORY HERE (if not done in the re-cap)
Then say, “Thank you for your time and attention.” (or something close to that)
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- Be sure to include appropriate Bible verses, and quotes.
- EMERGENCY EXIT PLAN Have a practiced emergency conclusion in your arsenal. If you lose your way, go way off on a tangent, forget your planned ending, panic, or run waaaaay over time you will still end confidently. This might be a general quote, or a scripture tor just a rehearsed sentence or two to get you out gracefully.
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Here are some of the M/S choices that are included in the 100 questions:
What is the meaning and significance of the image of God?
What is the meaning and significance of original sin?
What is the meaning and significance of the virgin birth?
What is the meaning and significance of Original Sin?
What is the meaning and significance of the Incarnation?
What is the meaning and significance of Jesus as the Word of God?
What is the meaning and significance of Jesus as the Lamb of God?
What is the meaning and significance of Biblical canon?
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IN A NUTSHELL:
These are all above in RED
1a) INTRO w/ hook
1b) Introduce self
1c) Announce the Q you will answer
2a) Meaning
2b) Significance
2c) Application/Call to Action
3a) ReCap and/or Conclusion (Finish story / Repeat / Reiterate)
3b) Make Sure You End Decisively
3c) Say ,“Thank you”
