Why is expositional preaching essential for the local church? Dave Jenkins explains from 2 Timothy 4:1–2 why God commands pastors to preach the Word and why faithful, verse-by-verse preaching forms the backbone of a healthy, discerning, spiritually mature congregation. Topics covered include: • Hearing God's voice through Scripture • Maturity through systematic teaching • Receiving the whole counsel of God • Guarding the church against false doctrine • Strengthening believers through Christ-centered exposition Christ builds His church through His Word—and expositional preaching unleashes that Word with clarity, power, and authority.