What is the purpose of using videotapes and books in home Bible studies?
The videotapes and books are provided so believers can spend more time in home Bible studies, since churches often cannot give pastors more than twenty minutes weekly. They are not meant to replace the church but to enhance and edify it, allowing deeper teaching at home.
Les explains that all the past programs are available on videotape, in books, and audio. He is encouraged by so many people using this material for home Bible studies, because the church just does not have time. Pastors usually are not given more than about twenty minutes, so they do not stand a chance to teach like this in twenty minutes once a week, even if there is a Wednesday night Bible study. Therefore, more time must be spent in the home in Bible study. The videotapes and books are being used in home Bible studies, and this is not to take away from the church whatsoever, but rather to enhance it and edify it.