Here are some posts on preaching and exegesis that I noticed recently. (To receive Preaching Post Roundup as a weekly email, please subscribe.)
- Is Preaching Worth the Time and Effort? from Bruce Ballast (Preaching Acts) – the value of preaching can be seen by considering story of Spurgeon’s conversion
- Scattered, Covered, and Smothered: How (Not) to Use Systematics in Your Sermon from David King (9 Marks) – let systematic theology responsibly inform sermon preparation; let it play a supporting role in your sermon
- Teaching the Trinity through Expositional Preaching from Bobby Jamieson (9 Marks) – suggestions for teaching the Trinity: note passages that imply the Trinity, analyze the underlying theology of texts; summarize the Christian life and the gospel in a Trinitarian way
- Point-to-Point Application: Abstraction from Chip Thornton (G3) – Jay Adams says the goal of the text and the goal of the message must match; we need to establish common elements between the original setting and today’s setting
- “Preaching and Preachers” Episode 231: Spurgeon Lectures Q&A with Dr. Steven Lawson from Steven Lawson and Jason K. Allen (Jason K. Allen) – what Lawson has learned from a variety of preachers; his thoughts on expository preaching today
- Advent and Christmas Preaching – Ronnie Martin from Ronnie Martin and Mike Neglia (Expositors’ Collective) – ideas for sermons during Advent and Christmas; the opportunities of this season
- What Is a Bible Commentary—and Why You Need One from Faithlife Staff (Logos Blog) – what commentaries are, how they can help you, and what types are available (See also the Bible Commentaries page on this website, where you can learn about commentaries available online.)
- What Is the Book of Amos About? from Andrew King (The Gospel Coalition) – Amos focuses on the God of creation, the God of the covenant and hope for the nations
No Comments