Tag: exposition
Biblical Narratives: Some Comments on Structure, Themes, and Sermons
Towards the end of last year I wrote an article arguing that most biblical narratives don’t have a main point. I was grateful to those readers who raised questions and...
Preacher, Don't Miss the Wood for the Trees
We’ve all heard the old saying, ‘don’t miss the wood for the trees.’ Unfortunately, like many idioms it is invariably misused and misunderstood. A particular issue with this idiom stems...
Most Biblical Narratives Don't Have a Main Point
Ifemelu is sitting in a salon, having extensions braided into her hair when another customer notices that she’s is reading. The other customer innocently asks: what’s the book about? Annoyed—mostly...
Why 'Great' Preaching Can Make Ungodly Listeners
Earlier this year I posted an article reflecting on my own ministry training and church experience. Though these are both limited and anecdotal, I identified a “dangerous assumption” among Christians...
7 Means of Preaching That Trump Method
Earlier this year I wrote an article cautioning preachers—even occasional pulpiteers such as myself—against the idea that God’s work through preaching is relative to the amount of exegetical preparation and...
