UNIT ONE INTRODUCTION
Again, this week we plan to focus on the following:
Analyze the use of expository and topical preaching, each in the appropriate context.
Expository preaching may also be characterized as textual preaching or exegetical preaching. Whatever you wish to call it, this approach starts with the grammatical and historical setting of the text, and then applies the findings of the text to the lives of the hearers.
The Word>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Culture
Starting point
Topical preaching may also be characterized as thematic preaching, or preaching which begins with relevant contemporary life or current events. Again, whatever you wish to call it, while it starts in culture, it reaches back into the Word for answers to questions that arise from the culture.
The Word<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Culture
Starting point
Please notice that regardless of the preacher’s starting point, he or she must bring the two together.
UNIT ONE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Analyze the characteristics of expository preaching.
2. Analyze the characteristics of topical preaching.
3. Compare and contrast the characteristics of each to the other.
4. Model the completion of either an expository or a topical sermon.
UNIT ONE RESOURCES
Textbook: The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching
Media Clip: John MacArthur on expository preaching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTYtzEDuhvA
Media Clip: Andy Stanley, Why Worry? Part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOt8- EGczfg
Media Clip: Andy Stanley, Why Worry? Part 2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G9XarUlwOg
1.1a PowerPoint: Expository and Topical Characteristics
UNIT ONE ASSIGNMENTS
1.1 TEXT/MEDIA: TEXTBOOK; MEDIA CLIPS; POWERPOINT
INTRODUCTION AND ALIGNMENT
Our course text goes to some length to compare and contrast the differences between expository and topical preaching, in an effort to expose the student to a variety of thought regarding these two approaches.
Upon completion of this assignment you should be able to:
Analyze the characteristics of both expository and topical preaching.
RESOURCES
Textbook: The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching
Media Clip: John MacArthur on expository preaching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTYtzEDuhvA
Media Clip: Andy Stanley, Why Worry? Part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOt8- EGczfg
Media Clip: Andy Stanley, Why Worry? Part 2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G9XarUlwOg
1.1a PowerPoint: Expository and Topical Characteristics
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The readings for this assignment compare and contrast both expository and topical preaching. You will be wise to read through this material with a critical eye and any past preaching experience you may have. Naturally, you may well find yourself gravitating to one approach over another, perhaps even to the point of disregarding the one style you do not like. This, however, would be a mistake. The fact of the matter is that each of them has their appropriate place in Gospel communication. Your task is to learn, and relearn, which approach is best, given the preaching occasion before you.
The media clips are for the purposes of critical evaluation of the techniques of preaching, rather than doctrine, theology, etc. Regarding the MacArthur video, because of its length (56 minutes), you may be tempted to “skip through” portions of it. That would be a mistake. MacArthur knows expository preaching – you are sitting at the feet of a master, and you will learn much, if you listen. With the Andy Stanley videos, you again may be tempted to “skip through” portions of them (each video is 18 minutes). However, Stanley knows topical preaching- you are sitting at the feet of an experienced communicator, and it would be a mistake not to listen and learn from his experience.
The two PowerPoints provided for this unit help highlight the characteristics of each of the two preaching foci we are giving attention to this week. Please take some time to review them.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Regarding expository preaching, read chapters 109-111 in the textbook.
2. View the Media Clip: John MacArthur on expository preaching.
3. Regarding topical preaching, read chapters 112-116 in the textbook.
4. View the 2 parts of Andy Stanley’s Why Worry? Part 1 and Part 2.
5. Read the Johnson’s Characteristics of Expository and Topical Preaching PowerPoints.
6. Feel free to consult any other scholarly sources regarding expositor and topical preaching.
1.4 Unit Assignment: Comparison and Contrast Exercise
INTRODUCTION AND ALIGNMENT
The intent of this exercise is to lead the student toward a comparison and contrast of both expository and topical preaching. It aligns with the course objectives in that it causes the student to critically evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and commonality of each of these approaches to preaching.
Upon completion of this assignment you should be able to:
Compare and contrast the characteristics of expository and topical preaching.
RESOURCES
Textbook: The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching
Media Clip: John MacArthur on expository preaching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTYtzEDuhvA
Media Clip: Andy Stanley, Why Worry? Part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOt8- EGczfg
Media Clip: Andy Stanley, Why Worry? Part 2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G9XarUlwOg
1.1a PowerPoint: Expository and Topical Characteristics
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Every preacher has his or her own bias, style and peculiarities. The longer one has preached, the more these become apparent. One has only to close one’s eyes, and think back to the days of Billy Graham, Jimmy Swaggart, Adrian Rogers, or perhaps even a current or former pastor, to remember some of theirs.
One of the pitfalls of preaching is to find one’s own approach to scripture, and style of preaching, and then allowing those to become a binding trend, to the neglect of learning and practicing other approaches. If one is not careful, habits become predictable ruts.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please review all the reading for this unit, the media clips, and the PowerPoints.
2. Feel free to consult any other scholarly sources regarding expository and topical preaching.
3. In a Word document chart of your own creation, compare and contrast the characteristics, similarities, differences, strengths and weaknesses of both expository and topical preaching. Be specific and as thorough as you need to in order to critically evaluate both expository and topical preaching.
4. Submit in Word document.
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