Notes From Episode 1

Books Mentioned in this episode

Grasping God’s word: Duval and Hayes 

Nesalaunt 27th edition greek text

Expository Preaching by Bryan Chapel

Radical David Platt

Taking the text, picking it apart, and then step back out of it and look at the broad systematic theology around it.

Topical = one off sermon or series of messages on a particular topic

– There is something special about how the spirit of God reveals himself in the church gathered together

– Work with the spirit of God, because the scripture is put together in such a way that when preaching verse by verse, He has a way to speak to the heart of the church

– When we preach verse by verse, the word of God has a unique way of connecting to the life of the church. God knows what is going on in people’s lives.

– How far out do you prepare? 3 weeks ahead

Fallen Condition Focus

Where does topical teaching fit in the local church – Sunday morning worship or small group environment

Why do most preachers drift towards topical preaching

Is it okay to preach from the Christian best sellers list?

Josh’s blog Sherpherd’s Trust where he writes about preachers preaching from best sellers list

My message: Trust trumps clarity

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