Here are some posts and podcasts on preaching and biblical exegesis that I noticed. (To receive Preaching Post Roundup as a weekly email, please subscribe.)
- “Preaching and Preachers” – Episode 305: Developing a Theology of Preaching from Jason K. Allen and Jared Bumpers (Jason K. Allen) – why pastors need theological foundations for their preaching; how theology shapes preaching
- On Preaching the Main Point (Preachers Talk, Ep. 75) from K. Edward Copeland, David Helm, and Jeremy Meeks (9 Marks) – the importance of preaching the main point of the text; when to mention the main point; the main point in different genres; the main point as the answer to a question or the solution to a problem; how to strengthen our sermons
- Donāt Utilize Extensive Vocabulary When You Can Use Simple Words from Simon van Bruchem (Written for Our Instruction) – loving our hearers through our vocabulary and explanations
- Homiletical Tips, Preferences and Strongly Held Opinions – Mike Neglia from Mike Neglia (Expositors Collective) – tips for effectively communicating God’s Word: being yourself; being pastoral; using “we” or “you” in the sermon; being focused; avoiding distractions; avoiding apologizing; beginning and ending well
- How to āGet Over itā When You Taught Poorly from Steve Burchett (Christian Communicators Worldwide) – guidelines for responding in a godly way when we have not preached or taught well
- 5 Steps to Take within the Exegesis Process from David Jackman (Crossway) – a simple summary of the first stage in sermon preparation
- First Principles for Rightly Handling Godās Word from Don Carson (The Gospel Coalition) – an outline of “general principles by which we should approach the Bible”
- 1 Kings 11: On King Solomonās Downfall and the Problem with Living With Ourselves Every Day (Bible Talk, Ep. 122) and 1 Kings 12:1ā24: On Rehoboamās Crass, Childish, and Pharoah-like Folly (Bible Talk, Ep. 123) from Alex Duke, Sam Emadi, and Jim Hamilton (9 Marks) – biblical theological insights on 1 Kings 11 and 12:1-24
- Nate Shurden on Opportunities and Challenges in Teaching Acts (Season 2, Episode 11) from Nancy Guthrie and Nate Shurden (Crossway) – the meaning of being a witness in Acts; descriptive vs. prescriptive; applying the book of Acts
- What Is Distinct about the Theology of Hebrews? from Dennis E. Johnson (Crossway) – some of the primary theological themes of the book of Hebrews
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