The Bridge · Explore the Bible
[Lesson Title]
[Book Chapter:Verses] | CSB
The Bridge · First Baptist Church Minden · [Month Day, Year]
Pronunciation Key
| Name | Pronunciation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [pruh-nuhn-see-AY-shuhn] | [One line of context] |
| [Name] | [pruh-nuhn-see-AY-shuhn] | [One line of context] |
Context from Prior Weeks
[One or two short paragraphs recapping the last session(s), ending in a bridge sentence connecting to today's passage.]
Reading Assignments
- PSG Reader[Page number + opening line of the Personal Study Guide]
- Reader 1[Verse range] — [one-line description of what happens in this chunk]
- Reader 2[Verse range] — [one-line description]
- Reader 3[Verse range] — [one-line description]
Setting the Scene
[Book Chapter:Verses]
[Narrative context for what leads into the passage — the "what you need to know before we read" paragraph.]
Passage
[Full passage text goes here, verse by verse or as continuous prose per how you like to read it aloud in class.]
Teaching Points
[Key Truth statement]
[Commentary expanding on the key truth — cross-references, word studies, application.]
Discussion: [Question to open up group conversation on this point.]
[Key Truth statement]
[Commentary.]
Discussion: [Question.]
[Key Truth statement]
[Commentary.]
Discussion: [Question.]
Close & Challenge
[Closing scripture tie-in reference and verse] — [challenge statement sending the class into the week].
Quick Reference — Timing
| Time | Segment |
|---|---|
| 0:00–0:03 | Welcome & Prayer |
| 0:03–0:10 | Context & Reading Assignments |
| 0:10–0:35 | Passage & Teaching Points |
| 0:35–0:43 | Discussion |
| 0:43–0:45 | Close & Challenge |
Supporting Scriptures
- [Book Chapter:Verse]
- [Book Chapter:Verse]
- [Book Chapter:Verse]