Ten Marks of Great Teaching, #3
Published: Wed, 03/23/16
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3. HumorWere there instances when the group laughed together? Were there times when class members grabbed their sides, slapped their knees, threw back their heads, and laughed? Laughter is one of the best indicators of health in a group. When members of a group love one another, when they enjoy being together, when Christian fellowship is what it should be—people laugh. When there are tension and ill will in the body, however, no one laughs. I am not talking about telling jokes. I am speaking of the spontaneous, unrehearsed laughter that bubbles up from healthy relationships. Nothing makes class more enjoyable than a little humor. Humor is the jam on the bagel. You can often use humor to open up the group to receive God’s truth. It helps people relax. Their guard comes down, and they become more responsive. You have probably had the experience, as I have, of laughing until your side hurt, only to find a sword in your side. A speaker had skillfully used the sword of the Spirit in such a way that you did not even know an incision had been made. Laughter was the anesthesia. It ought to be fun to come to class. It should be more than fun—informative and life changing and all the rest—but it should be fun. Your class will tend to grow if people like to come to class. I am not talking about pretending to be a stand-up comedian. (If, however, you hear a good joke that relates to the topic, don’t be afraid to use it.) The key is to allow humor when it comes; you don’t have to plan it. Never force humor. Few things are as disgusting as someone trying to be funny who isn’t. Forced humor is worse than no humor at all. But don’t be so serious about studying the Word that you don’t let people enjoy Christian fellowship and the pleasure of being together. How well do you use humor in your class? Take a moment to rate yourself on a scale of one to ten.
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