Strengthening Retention by Engaging the Emotions

There is abundant research data to document that our brains are wired to tie emotions and experience with facts. Stronger emotions --> longer memories.

Mark Batterson writes about this in his short posting on "edutainment": "the most important truths ought to be communicated in the most unforgettable ways."

Model your teaching ministry after Jesus. He taught with authority (you are teaching from the Word of God). He used stories and everyday things for illustrations, to help people understand the spiritual (unseen) reality. He asked lots of questions, and sometimes answered questions with a question -- he engaged people, got them to use their imaginations and their logic. So should you.