Expositional preaching : how we speak God's word today /
David Helm.
- 125 pages ; 19 cm.
- 9Marks: building healthy churches .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-121) and index.
1. Contextualization : The blind adherence problem ; Impressionistic preaching ; Inebriated preaching ; "Inspired" preaching -- 2. Exegesis : Keeping first things first ; The day the penny dropped ; GIve the biblical context control ; Listen for the melodic line ; See the structure and emphasis -- 3. Theological reflection : The instincts of Jesus ; The challenge of the historical-critical method ; The usefulness of biblical theology ; The role of systematic theology -- 4. Today : The makeup of your audience ; The arrangement of your material ; The application of your message ; Conclusion: Dry bones.