Using Humor

The Lord invented humor, it's not a bad thing. But humor needs to be used appropriately and skillfully in teaching the Bible. I'm sure you seen speakers attempt to use humor and fall painfully flat.

Done well, humor can lead to critical insight, and may be the reason a student remembers something much later on. (We're wired to strongly link humor and memories.)

John Beukema wrote a nice article in Leadership Magazine about using humor while preaching. Check it out, the ideas will help your Bible teaching no matter what setting you're in.