Response to tyler's teaching report #1

This is the response of Michael Berens and his reflections on Tyler Murphy's questions.

1. well High schoolers are motivated by odd things. They can be motivated by others doing things, or the fact that no one else is doing something. they can be motivated by food or they can be disgusted by food. what i am trying to say is there should be a balance of whatever you are doing.if you bring a video to show and have them interact with, maybe you could have them read something together in groups and give a response to it. I know it seems like you are giving homework, but who says Church was for laziness (harsher word than i intended to use). Sure church can be a relaxing restful place, but that doesn't mean people should think for themselves and work for an answer.

2. It is almost sad to think that we have to make the Bible fun. I almost wish there was this higher guiding power that indwell people and create change in them, so that they would have a desire to learn more. Oh wait, come to think of it, there is just that. My best advice would be to ask God for desire in the students. You can always add a great relevant poem or song. I usually like to throw a tune on after I give a message. It creates time for people to think and give application in song form.