The Practices of Christian Preaching
Essentials for Effective Proclamation
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1. Preach Christian Sermons
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 - Collaborator Discussion
Collaborator Video Discussion Questions
Kenyatta Gilbert referenced Luke 4:14-30 as a text that sets the tone for Jesus鈥 preaching ministry. Re-read Luke 4:14-30 and ask, 鈥淗ow should this text shape my understanding of preaching?鈥
Ahmi Lee pointed out that preaching is that 鈥渃limactic moment in worship鈥 that brings together the 鈥渄ynamic interaction between the gift we have received and the grace we have to live out鈥 as a community. If you disagree with this statement, explain why you do. If you agree with it, explain why preaching brings these together, and explain how it brings them together.
Matthew Kim challenged preachers to be prophetic and also to be willing to give a rebuke if needed. How does this challenge strike you? What would you give up, and what would you gain? What are some of the risks? What are some of the opportunities?
Jerusha Matsen Neal described the importance of being willing to dislocate ourselves from our first take on the text. Name some of the 鈥渇irst take鈥 readings of biblical texts that we are in danger of holding onto without undergoing creative disruption.