Les Feldick does not preach at people but teaches the Word in an informal, non-confrontational manner.
Les emphasizes that his program is a Bible study, not a sermon. He says, "I don't preach at people" (Clip 0), and instead focuses on teaching the Word so that people understand it and can study it on their own (Clip 4). He avoids preaching and entertaining, aiming to help people get interested in the Bible and grasp its context.
2 Timothy 2:15 — Encourages believers to study the Word, which aligns with Les's goal of teaching rather than preaching.
The Bible emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding Scripture personally. In 2 Timothy 2:15, Paul exhorts believers to "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." This implies a personal responsibility to engage with the text, not just listen to preaching. Moreover, Acts 17:11 commends the Bereans for searching the Scriptures daily to verify what they heard, showing that teaching should lead individuals to examine the Word for themselves. While preaching is a biblical gift (Ephesians 4:11), the overarching call is to teach the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27) in a way that equips believers to grow and discern truth.
Les consistently describes his ministry as an "informal Bible study" (Clips 1, 3, 5, 6) where he avoids preaching at his audience. In Clip 0, he states, "I don't preach at people," and notes this is well-received. Instead, he focuses on teaching the Word as it is, without denominational bias (Clip 2). He emphasizes that his goal is to help people get into the Bible themselves. In Clip 4, he says, "The only reason I teach is to help people get interested in this book, realize how exciting it really is, and to be able to understand it and to study it on your own." He also rejects entertainment (Clip 3) and building an empire (Clip 4), instead aiming to make Bible students (Clip 7). Les's approach is to teach rather than preach, encouraging personal study and questioning, even if it stirs disagreement (Clip 2).
Les avoids preaching because his aim is to teach, not to deliver sermons. In Clip 0, he explicitly says, "I don't preach at people," and notes that people appreciate this approach. He sees his program as a Bible study, focusing on teaching the Word to help people understand it. He avoids entertainment and building a following, stating, "I'm not here to build an empire" (Clip 4).
Les teaches to help people get interested in the Bible and study it for themselves. He says, "The only reason I teach is to help people get interested in this book, realize how exciting it really is, and to be able to understand it and to study it on your own" (Clip 4). He also wants people to become Bible students, as he emphasizes in Clip 7: "Take a pencil and paper and write down some of these things and go back and study them and become a Bible student."
Les describes his classes as "informal Bible study" (Clips 1, 5, 6). He is not connected to any group and does not "trumpet" or "ridicule" any denomination (Clip 1). He encourages viewers to take their Bibles and follow along, even writing down references (Clip 7). He stresses independence and freedom to teach as he feels led by the Holy Spirit (Clip 5).
Direct Statement: Not Preaching
Les explicitly says he doesn't preach at people, and this is well-received by his audience.
Informal Bible Study
Les describes the program as an informal Bible study, unaffiliated with any group, emphasizing freedom from denominational bias.
Teaching the Book
Les stresses teaching from the book, not men's opinions, and encourages listeners to get into the Bible even if they disagree.
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Hello and welcome to Through the Bible with Les Feldick. An Oklahoma rancher and farmer, Les Feldick has been teaching homestyle Bible classes for 20 years in Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas. Les Feldick's unique style of Bible teaching has made the books of the Bible come to life. When Les is teaching, it's so interesting that people say time just seems to fly by. And now, here is Les Feldick.
Purpose: Helping People Study
Les's sole reason for teaching is to help people get interested in the Bible, understand it, and study it on their own.
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Hello and welcome to Through the Bible with Les Feldick. An Oklahoma rancher and farmer, Les Feldick has been teaching homestyle Bible classes for 20 years in Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas. Les Feldick's unique style of Bible teaching has made the books of the Bible come to life. When Les is teaching, it's so interesting that people say time just seems to fly by. And now, here is Les Feldick.
What Does "Saved by Faith" Really Mean? Romans 1:16-17
Hello and welcome to Through the Bible with Les Feldick. An Oklahoma rancher and farmer, Les Feldick has been teaching homestyle Bible classes for 20 years in Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas. Les Feldick's unique style of Bible teaching has made the books of the Bible come to life. When Les is teaching, it's so interesting that people say time just seems to fly by. And now, here is Les Feldick.
Encouraging Bible Study
Les urges viewers to take notes and study the Bible themselves, becoming Bible students.
2 Timothy 2:15: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
This verse supports the call for personal study, which Les emphasizes in his teaching.
Acts 17:11: These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Illustrates the Berean example of verifying teaching through Scripture, aligning with Les's goal of helping people study the Bible.
No, Les defines his role as a teacher, not a preacher. He says, "I don't preach at people" (Clip 0). He conducts informal Bible studies where he teaches the Word to help people understand and study it themselves.
Les avoids preaching because his goal is to teach and help people grasp the Bible. He doesn't want to build an empire or entertain (Clip 3), but rather to equip believers to study the Word for themselves (Clip 4).
Les uses an informal, verse-by-verse approach, encouraging viewers to follow along in their Bibles. He says he doesn't hew to any denominational line and simply teaches the Word as he sees it (Clip 2).
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