Ezra, Jesus, and Paul showed us to make sense of the word read in the ears of the hearer.
Give people enough information and support to show the point, but not too much. Also, give them application.
Exposition isn’t proof text, ready reference, or topical. It exposes what’s there.
The preacher who preaches with the “it’s true because I say it’s true” mindset is like the boy who never showed his work in a math problem.
What’s the role of scripture in the great drama of salvation?
We have the greatest author telling the greatest story about the greatest king on the greatest mission conquering the greatest enemy for the greatest good.
Cowardice toward man has no part in the life of the Christian, especially as a preacher. But we should tremble at His word.
A good indicator of your faithful stewarding, is if you actually believe the one who gave you the message.
Is the preacher to blame for the lack of responses to the gospel?
We all are suspect left to ourselves. Be humble or he will humble you.
Keeping a close watch on yourself, is key, but so is watching your teaching and them that hear you.
Only one verse in our bible tells us “do this, and you’ll save yourself and others”. It has everything to do with my habits.
My race isn’t my ministry. My race fuels and sustains my ministry.