In order to understand, appreciate, and faithfully preach the word of God, pastors must discern the literary nature of the Bible. Instead of just acknowledging the various genres of Scripture, pastors and teachers should allow these genres to influence how the text is approached and communicated. In The Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition, they will learn how to both read and preach the Bible as a literary anthology.
To accomplish this, Douglas Sean O’Donnell and Leland Ryken teach pastors how to faithfully preach while keeping the original authors’ intentions in mind, helping them grow in their craft and love for God’s word. They explain how to read 6 genres—including narratives, parables, epistles, poetry, proverbs, and visionary writings—for the purpose of captivating congregations with the richness of Scripture.
304 pages.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Greatest Stories Ever Told: Preaching Narrative
Chapter 2: Let Him Who Has Ears Hear: Preaching Parables
Chapter 3: Love Letters: Preaching Epistles
Chapter 4: The Beauty of the Simple: Preaching Poetry
Chapter 5: Words of Wisdom: Preaching Proverbs
Chapter 6: And I Saw: Preaching Visionary Writings
Conclusion
Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition, The: Preaching the Literary Artistry and Genres of the Bible is in the following collections:
