Expository preaching, introductory lecture by Todd Linn, PhD
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This document discusses expository preaching, which involves unfolding the meaning of a Scripture passage that has been studied contextually and relying on the Holy Spirit. Expository preaching aims to say what the Bible itself says rather than just preaching about it. It involves exegesis to discover the intended meaning of passages and ensuring the sermon has one main theme from the text. Expository preaching includes explanation of what the text says, illustration to show its meaning, and application of how it applies personally. The document provides biblical basis for expository preaching and discusses its benefits, such as keeping preaching aligned with Scripture and systematically teaching the whole counsel of God.
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- 1. Expository Preaching Lecture 1: The “What” of Expository Preaching Todd Linn, PhD
- 3. ● “Expository preaching is unfolding the meaning of a passage of Scripture—studied contextually and applied responsibly—depending on the Holy Spirit throughout.”
- 4. Also helpful (Jerry Vines)… "Expository preaching is not merely preaching about the Bible but preaching what the Bible itself says."
- 5. Homiletics ● Homiletics: the art and science of “saying the same thing” as the text of Scripture says. The study of sermon preparation is technically called homiletics.
- 6. Exegesis ● Exegesis is lit., “to lead out of.” The procedure one follows for discovering the intended meaning of a Bible passage. The preacher must avoid “eisegesis;” reading into a text what the interpreter wants to see there.
- 7. ● Every passage of Scripture has one main theme ● So our sermon will have one main theme or message ● We may have several points in our sermon, but there will always be one main theme running throughout
- 8. Three Components of Expository Preaching 1. Explanation: “What does the text say and what does it mean?” 2. Illustration: “Show me what the text says and means” 3. Application: “How does it apply to me?”
- 11. A Biblical Basis: ●Luke 4:16-21 ●Luke 24:27
- 12. A Biblical Basis: ●Acts 17:1-4
- 13. History ● (handout) ● Bottom line: where expository preaching has been practiced it has led to powerful results.
- 14. Benefits of Expository Preaching (D.A. Carson) ● It is the method least likely to stray from Scripture ● It teaches people how to read their Bibles. ● It gives confidence to the preacher and authority to the sermon.
- 15. ● It forces the preacher to handle the tough questions. ● It enables the preacher to expound systematically the whole counsel of God
- 16. Benefits of Bible Book Series (verse-by-verse through Books) ● It forces the preacher to study passages that might otherwise have been overlooked (or even avoided!) ● Preaching through books of the Bible removes anxiety about what to preach ● Expository preaching helps hearers become students of the Word themselves
Editor's Notes
- How would you define it? Some who are familiar with it many definitions—handout for your review later; one is not on there, my own…
- Talk through each element—unfolding the meaning of a passage of Scripture; (usually one main passage); studied contextually; book, history, applied responsibly—that is, the application comes from the meaning of the passage we are studying; depending on the HS throughout; remember we are involved in a very sacred work, saying what God is saying
- If someone were to ask us during the week, “What’s the sermon about Sunday?” we should be able to give an answer (Bryan Chapell’s 3 AM Test) Also, the main theme is usually reflected in the sermon title—e.g., “What we Learn About Prayer.”
- The call for expository preaching is illustrated in the pages of Scripture. The classic Old Testament example is found in Nehemiah 8:1-8. Here, Ezra stands to read from the Law of Moses to the Israelites, who have recently returned from Babylonian exile. Verse 7 states that the Levites, “helped the people to understand the Law.” The verb tense indicates that the Levites literally, “caused them to understand.” That is, the Levites exposed the Scriptures, successfully making clear the meaning. Verse 8 continues the expositional pattern of reading and explaining the word: “so they read distinctly from the book” and, “gave the sense.” The text demonstrates that the Holy Spirit applied the biblical truths to the Israelites as verse 9 records their weeping in response to conviction when the word was preached.
- teaching all things…also support for systematic exposition (consecutive series)…
- The New Testament abounds with examples of expository preaching. Luke 4… Luke 24… On the road to Emmaus, Jesus appeared to two disciples, “and beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself” (Luke 24:27). The word translated “expounded” is a word which means, “to unfold the meaning; to interpret.” Once again, the explanation of Scripture is effective as the Holy Spirit applies the biblical truth to the hearers who ask: “Did not our heart burn within us . . . while He opened the Scriptures to us? (v. 32)” There also seems to be support for the method of systematic exposition in this passage (Consecutive series). The text reads that Jesus began at “Moses and all the Prophets.” Implicit in the text is the idea that Jesus’ exposition occurred chronologically, from biblical book to biblical book.
- The threefold pattern is also utilized by the Apostle Paul as he preaches in Thessalonica. Acts 17:1-4 relays that Paul “reasoned with [the Jews] from the Scriptures” and “explained and demonstrated” that Christ had suffered and died for them (Explanation). Finally, the text implies that Paul exhorted the Jews to embrace Christ—a fact we infer from verse 4: “some of them were persuaded” (Application).
- A final benefit of expository preaching is worth noting: systematic, biblical exposition allows the preacher to handle “tough” issues. As he is preaching verse-by-verse through sequential chapters, the expositor cannot avoid hard teachings such as marriage, divorce, slavery, or capital punishment. Thus, the expositor—and his congregation—mature over time. The congregation becomes accustomed to bringing their Bibles with them to worship, looking down and reading the open Word before them. Hearers learn to locate authority in the word of God, just as their preacher does. Consequently, more hearers become increasingly aware of the fact that God is speaking to them through the preached Word.
- Most of these are from Jerry Vines Others: It prevents the preacher from avoiding difficult passages or from dwelling on his favorite texts. It assures the congregation of enjoying a balanced diet of God’s Word. It produces a well-taught congregation