Yes, Les Feldick deliberately teaches the Bible in a simple, informal manner.
Les identifies himself as an uneducated layman who avoids theological levels. He aims to teach the Word so that common people can comprehend it, based on his belief that God revealed Scripture to him. His approach stems from home Bible studies and is designed to make Bible study a thrilling, understandable experience for the average individual.
1 Corinthians 2:1-2 — Paul's approach to preaching in simplicity reflects Les's intentional avoidance of lofty speech, though Les does not explicitly cite this verse in the clips.
The Bible encourages believers to grow in understanding, yet it also commends a simple proclamation of the gospel. In 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, Paul writes, 'And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.' This reflects a reliance on God's power rather than human eloquence. Additionally, Matthew 11:25 reveals that God hides things from the wise and prudent and reveals them unto babes, suggesting that divine truth is accessible to the humble. However, the clips provided do not include specific scripture quotations from Les, so the Bible's direct teaching on simplicity is not explicitly linked in the evidence.
Les Feldick teaches that his simple approach is intentional because he considers himself an uneducated layman who does not attempt to speak on theological levels. He states, 'I do not attempt to talk in theological levels, but we're just trying to teach the Word in a way that the common people can comprehend it' (Clip 0). He avoids making arguments, instead presenting Scripture as he feels the Lord has revealed it to him. His ministry is an informal Bible study, originating from home Bible studies, and he aims to help people understand what the Bible is really talking about, noting that many have read it through multiple times without comprehension (Clips 3, 4). He also emphasizes that he teaches independently, free to teach as he feels the Holy Spirit has instructed (Clip 6).
Les explains that his teaching began with home Bible studies, and from that the Lord helped him branch out to reach more people with the Word (Clip 0). The setting remains informal, similar to a neighborhood home study, and he does not try to get theological or controversial (Clip 2).
Les emphasizes that his ministry is independent and not associated with any particular group, which gives him the freedom to teach as he feels the Holy Spirit has instructed him (Clip 6). He also notes that no one underwrites the ministry, and they depend on God's people to stay on the air (Clips 1, 5).
Les hopes to help people understand the Bible, mentioning that many have read it through multiple times without understanding anything. He aims to change that by teaching what the Word is really talking about (Clips 3, 4). He also wants to make Bible study a thrilling experience, as that is why God gave His Word to the average individual (Clip 2).
Intentional Simplicity
Les states he teaches as an uneducated layman, avoiding theological levels to help common people comprehend the Word.
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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.
Informal Bible Study
Les describes the study as informal, not theological or controversial, aiming to make Bible study a thrilling experience.
Helping People Understand
Les mentions that many read the Bible without understanding, and his goal is to help them grasp its true meaning.
Helping People Understand
Les repeats his goal of opening the Scriptures so anyone can understand, addressing the common problem of reading without comprehension.
Studio Setting
Les invites viewers to have their Bibles ready and emphasizes comparing Scripture with Scripture.
Independence and Holy Spirit
Les highlights his independence from any organization, allowing him to teach as the Holy Spirit instructs.
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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.
1 Corinthians 2:1-2: And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
This verse supports Paul's deliberate avoidance of eloquent speech, paralleling Les's simple teaching approach.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
This verse indicates that God reveals truth to the humble, which aligns with Les's desire to make Scripture accessible to common people.
Les describes himself as an uneducated layman, not attempting to speak on theological levels. He emphasizes that he teaches simply as the Lord has revealed to him, without theological jargon.
He began with home Bible studies and continues as an informal study, aiming to make Bible study a thrilling and understandable experience for the average individual, not just scholars.
His goal is to help people comprehend the Bible. He mentions that many have read it through multiple times without understanding, and he tries to change that by explaining what the text really means.
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