Study Questions

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Question 1

We have included four expository studies by Steven J. Lawson in the Reader.They will give you an example of an in-depth exegetical study for preaching and teaching purposes. Study these four articles, then write an essay discussing five ways they influenced your understanding of preaching. Include in-text citations and a Works Cited list in your discussion post.

Length: 500 words. Work Cited, In Text-Citaton, Biblical Scriptures and page numbers are to be included in this Assignment

Works Consulted

Lawson, Steven J. 2001. The priority of Biblical preaching: an expository study of Acts 2:42-47. Bibliotheca Sacra 158:198-217.

Lawson, Steven J. 2001. The power of Biblical preaching: an expository study of Jonah 3:110. Bibliotheca Sacra 158:331-346.

Lawson, Steven J. 2001. The pattern of Biblical preaching: an expository study of Ezra 7:10 and Nehemiah 8:118. Bibliotheca Sacra158:451466.

Lawson, Stephen J. 2002. The passion of Biblical preaching: an expository study of 1 Timothy 4:13-16. Bibliotheca Sacra 159:79-95.

Adams, Jay E. 1983.Essays on Biblical Preaching. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.

Adams, Jay E. 1986. "Sense Appeal and Story Telling." InThe Preacher and Preaching: Reviving the Art in the Twentieth Century, edited by S. T. Logan.New Jersey: Presbyterian and Reformed.

Busenitz, Irvin A. 1991. "Must Expository Preaching Always Be Book Studies? Some Alternatives."Master's Seminary Journal2:139-156.

Chapel, Bryan. 1994.Christ-Centred Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker.

Finlator, W.W. 1986. "Preaching on Political Issues."Faith and Mission3:32-35.

Litfin, Duane A. 1981.Public Speaking: A Handbook for Christians. Grand Rapids: Baker.

MacArthur, J., ed. 1992.Rediscovering Expository Preaching: Balancing the Science and Art of Biblical Exposition.Dallas: Word Publishing Group.

Mawhinney, Bruce. 1991.Preaching with Freshness.Harvest House Publishers.

Mayhue, Richard L. 1990. "Rediscovering Expository Preaching."Master's Seminary Journal1:109-127.

Robinson, H.W. 1980.Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.

Lawson, Steven J. 2001a. "The Priority of Biblical Preaching: An Expository Study of Acts 2:42-47."Bibliotheca Sacra158:198-217.

. 2001b. The Power of Biblical Preaching: An Expository Study of Jonah 3:1-10.Bibliotheca Sacra158:331-346.

. 2001c. The Pattern of Biblical Preaching: An Expository Study of Ezra 7:10 and Nehemiah 8:118.Bibliotheca Sacra158:451-466.

. 2002. The Passion of Biblical Preaching: An Expository Study of 1 Timothy 4:13-16.Bibliotheca Sacra159:79-95.

Lloyd-Jones, D. 1971.Preaching and Preachers.Grand Rapids: Zondervan.

Olford, Stephen F. 1998.Anointed Expository Preaching. Nashville: Broadman and Holman.

Vine, J. and J. Shaddix. 1999.Power in the Pulpit: How to prepare and deliver Expository Sermons.Chicago: Moody Press.

Willimon, William H. 1986. "Preaching to Children."Faith and Mission3:24-31.

Taken from Vines and Shaddix 1999:29-30