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LASOM - Homiletics
Intro to Homiletics - Anointed Expository Preaching
Question | Answer |
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1. What three ingredients in the very nature of preaching are non-negotiable? Pg. 4-5 | 1. Biblical Revelation 2. Biblical Exposition 3. Biblical Proclamation |
2. Paul could put forth only two explanations for the divine activity of God’s call for him to preach the gospel. What were they? Pg. 9-10 | 1. God's Eternal Call of Grace 2. God's Effectual Call of Grace |
3. In fulfilling the purpose of God’s call to preach the Gospel, what three imperatives do the authors mention concerning preaching? Pg. 14-16 | We must be: 1. Faithful in our Preaching. 2. Fearless in our Preaching 3. Fervent in our Preaching |
4. List six procedural movements that may be helpful to the preacher’s private reading of God’s Word. Pg. 21-23 | 1. Wait 2. Read 3. Think 4. Write 5. Pray 6. Share |
5. According to the text, the Bible is sufficient for what four things? Pg. 25-27 | 1. Revelation 2. Refutation 3. Restoration 4. Regulation |
6. In the opening verses of the sixth chapter of Galatians, what are the characteristics of the spiritual focus of Spirit-directed ministry? Pg. 35-36 | We are to restore the Fallen, release the Fettered, and rebuke the Foolish |
7. According to Paul’s writings in 1 Timothy 6, what two vices must be shunned by the man of God? Pg. 39-41 | 1. Liberalism 2. Mammonism |
8. List the three descriptions and corresponding pursuits from 1 Timothy 6:11 of the virtuous man of God. Pg. 43-46 | 1. A Holy Man of God – Pursues righteousness and godliness 2. A Happy Man of God - Pursue faith and love 3. A Humble Man of God - Pursue Patience & Gentleness |
9. What two temptations concerning compromise in ministry must the man of God fight? Pg. 47-48 | 1. Temptation to Vary our Christian Confession 2. Temptation to Vary our Christian Commission |
10. What three word pictures of disciplined endeavor does Paul employ in 2 Timothy 2:4-6 to illustrate the various aspects of the preacher’s responsibility? Pg. 51-52 | 1. Endurance of a soldier 2. Obedience of the athlete 3. Dependence of a farmer |
11. In terms of practical experience, the work of God in the preacher’s personal life covers what four areas? Pg. 53-56 | 1. The Moral Life 2. The Mental Life 3. The Marital Life 4. The Manual Life (physical body) |
12. Paul knew that the life, growth, health, and strength of the church depend on what? Pg. 69 | Expository Preaching |
13. In simple terms, the approach to expository preaching includes what four “musts”? Pg. 72-77 | 1. The Study of the Text 2. The Subject of the Text 3. The Structure of the Text 4. The Substance of the Text |
14. What were the lasting legacies of Paul’s ministry in Ephesus? Pg. 82 | 1. A personal example 2. A preached Word 3. A prepared leadership |
15. Within the routines of ministry, there can be a balancing of what three types of messages? Pg. 95 | 1. New messages prepared from scratch 2. Messages prepared from unfinished notes, outlines, etc. 3. The preaching of messages that have been prepared and preached previously. |
16. Define textual-thematic preaching as explained by Sidney Greidanus. Pg. 102 | “Preaching in which the theme of the sermon is rooted in the text.” |
17. Study or investigation of the selected sermon text should take into account what three emphasis? Pg. 104 | 1. The historical and literary settings of the text 2. The syntactical and verbal specifics of the text 3. The doctrinal and theological significance of the text |
18. What two potential barriers to understanding the sermon text must be admitted by the preacher? Pg. 109 | 1. Personal 2. Spiritual |
19. What settings must be considered during the preacher’s investigation of the text? Pg. 111-112 | 1. Literary Setting 2. Historical Setting |
20. What percentage of one’s preparation time do the authors say may need to be used in investigating the specifics of the sermon text? Pg. 104 | 30 % |
21. What words and information ought to be studied in detail during investigation of the sermon text? Pg. 115-123 | 1. Unknown Words 2. Significant Words 3. Key Words in Context 4. Other Words That May Be of Special Significance 5. Difficult Words 6. Names, Places, Dates, Numbers, and Historical Data |
22. What is used to interpret Scripture? Pg. 129 | Scripture |
23. As a final aspect of using Scripture to interpret Scripture when preaching on Old Testament texts, the preacher needs to consider what? Pg. 104 | Any New Testament: 1. use of the text 2. fulfillment of the text 3. parallel or contrast to the text 4. development on or perspective for the text |
24. During the preacher’s organization of the expository message, what three questions should be asked of the text? Pg. 141-142 | 1. What is the dominating theme? 2. What are the integrating thoughts? 3. What is the motivating thrust? |
25. According to the text, the outline of integrating thoughts should be what? Pg. 145-149 | 1. Biblical 2. Logical 3. Applicable 4. Memorable |
26. What is “the thrust” that the third part of the organization process is to focus on? Pg. 152 | The challenge, the Issue, the Purposeful function of the text. |
27. What is as important as producing the sermon manuscript? Pg. 157 | The process of writing a manuscript |
28. List the three simple components of an expository sermon. Pg. 158 | 1. Introduction 2. Exposition 3. Conclusion |
29. List the three separate movements of the sermon conclusion. Pg. 171-173 | 1. Clarification 2. Exhortation 3. Invitation |
30. What three important aspects are desired in the delivery of the message? Pg. 181 | 1. Truth 2. Clarity 3. Passion |
31. According to Dr. Duane Litfin, Paul’s “view of the role of a preacher contrasted sharply with that of” what? Pg. 184 | Greco-Roman orator |
32. In general, the preacher must seek to be sensitive, appropriate, and as brief as possible during what part of the message? Pg. 189 | The initial comments. |
33. What is the main part of the sermon? Pg. 193 | The proclamation of the textual theme on the basis of textural evidence. |
34. The preacher’s gifting and emphasis in ministry can impact what portion of the preaching event? Pg. 197 | The style of presentation |
35. State the general rule concerning mannerisms that should be avoided while preaching. Pg. 206 | Avoid patterns and habits of gestures, facial expressions, etc, that do not communicate or enhance the truth. |
36. Illustrations can bridge beautifully between what? Pg. 209 | Explanation and application |
37. List five ways that the preacher should preach. Pg. 211-212 | 1. With an apocalyptic purpose 2. With a theological position 3. With a Christological priority 4. With an eschatological perspective 5. With dependence upon a soteriological power |
38. In Old Testament times, the words consecration and anointing were interchangeably employed for what meaning? Pg. 215 | "Setting apart" servants of God like Aaron and his sons. |
39. What three blessings of the Holy Spirit does the preacher need? Pg. 216 | 1. Baptism 2. Filling 3. Anointing |
40. What is the twofold purpose of the anointing on preachers? Pg. 222 | 1. To reach people 2. To preach the gospel |
41. According to the authors, the redemptive event of proclamation requires what threefold component? Pg. 235 | A vital, vocal and visual presentation of truth. |
42. Knowledge of truth can be arrived by an understanding of what two necessary essentials? Pg. 247 | 1. The Spirit’s Use of Language 2. The Spirit’s Terms of Reference |
43. What three rules comprise the law of intent in the application of scripture? Pg. 255-257 | We Must be: 1. Personal in our Application 2. Practical in our Application 3. Purposeful in our Application |
44. If preaching is to be applied with any degree of effectiveness, there must be movement in the application of truth from the... Pg. 258 | mind to the heart and from the heart to the will |
45. In order to understand the nature of the gospel invitation, what three elements of the evangelistic appeal must be appreciated? Pg. 264-266 | There Must Be: 1. Decision 2. Confession 3. Instruction |
46. What reasons do the authors give for high-pressure appeals? Pg. 271-272 | 1. Lust for the "stats" of publicity 2. Lust for the skill of psychology 3. Lust for the signs of prosperity |
47. Who is the instrument of conviction? Pg. 297 | The Holy Spirit |
48. Concerning the preacher’s dependence on Christ, what three things from Colossians 2 does Paul say that the believer has? Pg. 292-293 | We have: 1. Knowledge in Christ 2. Wisdom in Christ 3. Fullness in Christ |
49. What words does the text use to summarize the preacher’s motivation for the quality of ministry that God expects? Pg. 302 | 1. Hope 2. Fear 3. Love |
50. Write Stephen Olford’s final words to the preacher. Pg. 311 | Preach the "whole" Word, O man of God, Cost what it will, don't compromise; Walk in the path the Master trod, Then in "pure faith," expect the prize! |