The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative
by Steven D. Mathewson | Book Summary
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Author: Steven D. Mathewson
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These questions, and many more, demonstrate why preachers today need a better understanding of the art of preaching Old Testament narrative. Using the helpful acronym A.C.T.S., preachers should focus on the action, characters, talking, and setting of the narrative in their exegesis. From their exegetical work, preachers should determine the big idea of the narrative. Having determined this, they should write their sermon and prepare to deliver it in a way that is engaging to the congregation. God uses stories in a powerful way, and the narratives of the Old Testament are a treasure for God's people to be proclaimed regularly and faithfully. |
Steven Mathewson is the pastor of CrossLife Evangelical Free Church in Libertyville, Illinois. He is an author of several books and journal articles, particularly in the field of Old Testament studies. He is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Western Seminary in Portland. He has a PhD in biblical Hebrew from the University of Stellenbosch and a DMin from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative
by Steven D. Mathewson
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Steven D. Mathewson |
| Publisher | Baker Academic |
| Date | 2021 |
| Pages | 227 |
Overview:
Many preachers are unsure of what to do with Old Testament narratives. The stories are fascinating, but they can be very difficult to preach. Are these stories merely history lessons or moral examples, or are they intended to point forward to Christ? How do we interpret these stories? How do we communicate them effectively to our congregations?
These questions, and many more, demonstrate why preachers today need a better understanding of the art of preaching Old Testament narrative. Using the helpful acronym A.C.T.S., preachers should focus on the action, characters, talking, and setting of the narrative in their exegesis. From their exegetical work, preachers should determine the big idea of the narrative. Having determined this, they should write their sermon and prepare to deliver it in a way that is engaging to the congregation. God uses stories in a powerful way, and the narratives of the Old Testament are a treasure for God's people to be proclaimed regularly and faithfully.
Steven Mathewson is the pastor of CrossLife Evangelical Free Church in Libertyville, Illinois. He is an author of several books and journal articles, particularly in the field of Old Testament studies. He is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Western Seminary in Portland. He has a PhD in biblical Hebrew from the University of Stellenbosch and a DMin from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.