"The Importance of Teachers (Deuteronomy 4:1-9)" by Neal Pollard

February 15, 2026 - Sunday PM Sermon In this episode we open to Deuteronomy chapter 4 and hear a sermon exploring Moses as the Bible-class teacher to Israel. The speaker grounds the message in Moses’ final charge (Deut. 4:1–9) and connects it to the importance of Bible teaching today, illustrating how Scripture preserves, equips, and protects God’s people. We also pause to share a prayer request for Georgia Hudson and celebrate a Teacher’s Appreciation Banquet featuring guest speaker Bud Woodall, who directed listeners to Jesus’ example in Mark 10:13–16. Key themes covered include: the eternal value of what teachers teach (preservation, possession, protection), the transferability of truth from one generation to the next (Moses’ charge to teach children and grandchildren, Paul’s instruction to Timothy), and the tangibility of sound teaching (do not add to or take away God’s Word; be active, balanced, and watchful in applying Scripture). Practical measures for spiritual growth are discussed — time spent studying, applying the Word, and sharing it with others. The episode mixes theology with practical encouragement and vivid illustrations — from the Jericho lesson and a gingerbread wall anecdote to sobering research from George Barna on biblical literacy — to show why Bible classrooms matter. Listeners will hear a call to renewed enthusiasm for teaching and learning, guidance for making lessons come alive, and an appeal for legacy-minded discipleship: teach faithfully so others can teach as well. Finally, the speaker issues a clear invitation: anyone needing to respond to the gospel — to believe, repent, confess, and be baptized — or to return to fellowship and prayer is invited to respond now. Expect encouragement for teachers, challenges for students, practical application points, and heartfelt pastoral care in this episode.   Handout:   I. WHAT BIBLE TEACHERS TEACH IS _________________________ (1)       A. It Would Lead to Their ________________________ (1)       B. It Would Lead to Their ________________________ (1)       C. It Would Lead to Their ________________________ (3)    II. WHAT BIBLE TEACHERS TEACH IS ______________________ (5,9)     III. WHAT BIBLE TEACHERS TEACH IS _______________________ (2-9)       A. He Told Them to Be _____________________ (2)       B. He Told Them to Be ______________________ 6)       C. He Told Them to Be ______________________ (9)  Conclusion    A. Teachers Are Important to The Process Of ________________ & _________________ Life   Duration 31:36