Les Feldick started teaching Bible classes as informal, homestyle gatherings rather than as a formal pulpit ministry.
The supplied transcript clips do not give a step-by-step account of the very first class, but they consistently establish that Les's teaching was a low-key, classroom-style Bible study. The program introduction says he has been 'teaching homestyle Bible classes for 20 years in Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas.' He opens each session as an 'informal Bible class' and stresses that he is 'not a preacher, I'm a teacher.' His goal, as he states in the clips, is to get people to study the Book and to search the Scriptures.
None of the supplied transcript clips quotes a Bible verse about how Les began teaching. This is a biographical question, and the evidence consists of Les's own descriptions of his class format rather than an exposition of a particular text. Therefore, no specific verse is set forth here for this topic.
Les presents his ministry as an informal, continuing Bible class. The program introduction identifies him as an Oklahoma rancher and farmer and says he 'has been teaching homestyle Bible classes for 20 years in Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas.' He says the class is 'an informal Bible study' and that 'we don't claim to put on any airs or try to be theological.' He also emphasizes that the study is independent: 'We are totally independent,' with various denominations represented and no particular organization behind it. Most importantly, he says, 'I'm not a preacher, I'm a teacher. There is a big difference,' and he tries to keep his teaching 'on a rather low level.'
The provided transcript clips do not narrate the moment the first class was formed. What they do show is the established format of his teaching from the beginning of each program: a homestyle, informal Bible class. The opening narration explicitly states that Les has been 'teaching homestyle Bible classes for 20 years in Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas.' That homestyle, informal setting is the clearest start-related detail the evidence contains.
Les makes a clear distinction between preaching and teaching. He says, 'I'm not a preacher, I'm a teacher. There is a big difference.' He adds that once in a while he may get close to preaching, but he tries not to. He wants to remain a teacher and keep the class 'on a rather low level.' This self-description helps explain how he approached his Bible classes from the start.
Les teaches so that people will open their Bibles and study for themselves. He says, 'The only reason we teach is just to get people to study the book. You don't have to agree on what I'm saying, but hopefully I can give you some food for thought and will cause you to search the Scriptures.' He also encourages his television audience to take their Bibles and follow the references, because he loves to compare Scripture with Scripture.
20 Years of Homestyle Classes
The program's introduction says Les has been teaching homestyle Bible classes for 20 years in Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas, showing the setting and timeframe of his teaching ministry.
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Informal Bible Class Invitation
Les reminds viewers that this is just an informal Bible class and invites people to be part of it.
Not Theological, Just Teaching the Word
Les says the class is informal and not theological; he simply teaches the Word as the Lord has revealed it to him.
Independent, Open to All Denominations
Les says the study has various denominations represented and that he is totally independent, free to teach as the Holy Spirit instructs him.
Teacher, Not Preacher
Les says 'I'm not a preacher, I'm a teacher. There is a big difference,' and he tries to keep his teaching on a rather low level.
Purpose: Get People to Study the Bible
Les says the only reason he teaches is to get people to study the Book and to have food for thought that will make them search the Scriptures.
Informal, Independent, Un-sponsored
Les describes the ministry as an informal Bible study not associated with any particular group, and says it depends completely upon the gifts of God's people.
Les says he is a teacher, not a preacher. In the class openings he says, 'I'm not a preacher, I'm a teacher. There is a big difference,' and he tries not to cross over into preaching.
No. Les describes the classes as informal and independent. He says, 'We are totally independent,' and that he does not try to temper or trumpet any particular organization.
The program introductions state that Les has been teaching homestyle Bible classes for 20 years in Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Les wants people to study the Bible for themselves. He says, 'The only reason we teach is just to get people to study the book,' and he hopes to give food for thought that will cause them to search the Scriptures.
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