An interesting question from the Expository Thoughts blog. As I read the post two parallel emotions came over me. First, I think that one must never come to the conclusion that languages are necessary to know the scriptures. And another point, we have a responsibility to use every tool that we have the ability to use in preparation. and finally, we should desire to gain greater preceision and power in our preaching that will probably require the languages.
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Will Your Preaching Be Missed?
Seth Goodin talks about how he used to go to Tower Records but now goes to Amazon.com and thus does not really care about the closing of Tower Records. He notes how he doen’t go to the bank or even use the classified Ads when looking for jobs. Something has replaced these things and they are no longer useful.
The Bible, Swing, and Syncopation
Over at the Jazz Theologian blog there is a discussion of swing and syncopation in Bible Hermeneutics. The Jazz Theologian believes that syncopation
can be applied to the scriptures and if we do, we will discover, not hidden meaning but meaning that has been missed because it falls on the off beats of scripture.
Lectionary Description
Are you confused about what a lectionary is and what it is for? Here is a link to a powerpoint presentation describing the Lectionary Cycle.
At this link you will find the lectionary readings for this year in pdf format.
And don’t forget to visit my own Lectionary Blog and Podcast.
Getting more Mileage out of Your Sermons
Over at the ChurchHacks blog you will find a four part series on How to Extend your sermons beyond Sunday. I would encourage you to check it out. In the first installment the author suggests that you Provide an outline, Give them something to take home, and give them homework.
Is Church Hopping Sin?
The Pensees blog has an article entitled “The Seeker-Insensitive Movement.” In it the author identifies the phenomenon of Church Hopping as another name for Backslinding.
In a very insightful quote the author states:
Speedlinking October 30, 2006
- Patrick’s Musings questions whether some preachers put too much emphasis on what the “application” of the sermon can do.
- Hooks, Lines, and Thinkers gives 10 steps to sermon titles that sizzle.
- RJz blog has 7 skills for finding illustrations in daily life.
How to be a Guest Preacher
Ed Eubanks from the Placement Reflections Blog was interviewed by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship about this issue. Here is the link to the informative article that also has links to other resources.
The first half of the article is directed to churches who have guest speakers, the second half is to guest speakers themselves. I encourage you to check out this interesting resource.
What are You Feeding the People?
Over at the Expository Thoughts blog, Paul Lamey gives a parable about preaching where one preacher, named Pastor Lite, simply gives the people rice cakes. These rice cakes are flavored well and thus provide the people something tasty but not very filling. However, another preacher, named Flames Montgomery, gave the people steaks and the people got full.
The Homiletical Hermeneutic
The Theocentric Preaching blog has an interesting post on how to avoid the “Homiletic Hermeneutic.” The homiletic hermeneutic is one where the homiletical impulse overpowers the original meaning of the text. In it the author quotes the Expository Thoughts blog, which quotes Daniel I. Block, by giving 6 characteristics that show evidence of using a “homiletical hermeneutic.”
Preaching and Seminary
Over at the Placement Reflections blog Ed Eubanks writes about the importance of seminary students actually preaching sermons in churches before graduation. Interestingly enough, I reflected on my own seminary experience and realized that in my 3 Homiletics courses I have only preached 2 sermons. I then realized it was possible to leave with an MDiv and not preach any sermons whatsoever.
Felt Needs Preaching?
Albert Mohler has an interesting article on Preaching to Felt Needs.
7 Steps to a Good Sermon or How To Create and Preach a Sermon
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