Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God's Word Today

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What makes for good preaching? In this accessible volume--written for preachers and preachers in training--pastor David Helm outlines what must be believed and accomplished to become a faithful expositor of God's Word. In addition to offering practical, step-by-step guidance for preachers, this short book will equip all of us to recognize good preaching when we hear it. CONTENTS Series Preface 9 Introduction: Old Bones 11  1 Contextualization 15 The Blind Adherence Problem Impressionistic Preaching Inebriated Preaching “Inspired” Preaching  2 Exegesis 39 Keeping First Things First The Day the Penny Dropped Give the Biblical Context Control Listen for the Melodic Line See the Structure and Emphasis  3 Theological Reflection 61 The Instincts of Jesus The Challenge of the Historical-Critical Method The Usefulness of Biblical Theology The Role of Systematic Theology  4 Today 87 The Makeup of Your Audience The Arrangement of Your Material The Application of Your Message Conclusion: Dry Bones 111 Appendix: Questions Preachers Ask 113 Special Thanks 117 Notes 119 General Index 122 Scripture Index 124