The three guys are back this week with an interesting and edifying conversation in the arena of homiletics. Specifically, the gents share their thoughts on the expository, or expositional, method of preaching God’s Word to his people.

Kyle and Barry discuss their favorite factory worker, lawyer, and politician. Kyle is outed for AI-generated campaign slogans. Barry introduces the main topic. He asks, “What is expository preaching?” Is “verse-by-verse” preaching the same thing? Barry invites Scott to share his thoughts on expository preaching. The gents discuss what it means to preach the whole counsel of God. Barry prompts Scott and Kyle to discuss the strengths of expository preaching. He asks why we use this method. An answer is supplied from the Directory for Public Worship. Kyle and Scott explain how expository preaching promotes familiarity with Scripture, provides a balanced diet from the Word, and helps preachers avoid “Christian mysticism.” The guys share thoughts on topical preaching. Barry directs the conversation to benefits for the preacher in using an expository method. Scott talks about the profits for the layman. Barry shares words from the Divines to preachers. Scott distinguishes between teaching and preaching. Barry asks about weaknesses in expository preaching. Kyle points out Jesus’ method, and touches on apostolic homiletics. The guys discuss the danger of exclusivity. Scott denotes benefits in circumstantial preaching. Barry and Kyle consider if every part of the Bible easily lends itself to expository preaching. Scott shares how this episode benefits the person in the pew. Final thoughts for listeners. Write to [email protected] with any questions or comments, especially if you’re listening in from Grant County!

In the Reformed church, much emphasis is placed on the public preaching of God’s Word, and rightly so! But have you ever wondered why your pastor might preach the Bible in a certain type of way? Tune in this week to learn why the method matters!