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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.
1.2 THREADED DISCUSSION: EXPOSITORY PREACHING
INTRODUCTION AND ALIGNMENT
This discussion is intended to foster a close examination of the characteristics of expository preaching. It aligns with the purposes of the course in that it brings you the student to the discussion table, along with your peers, to analyze the characteristics of the expository approach to preaching.
Upon completion of this assignment you should be able to:
Analyze the characteristics of expository preaching.
RESOURCES
Textbook: The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching
Media Clip: John MacArthur on expository preaching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTYtzEDuhvA
Any other scholarly resources you wish to consult regarding expository preaching and topical preaching.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
There are probably no two greater proponents of the virtues of expository preaching than Haddon Robinson and John MacArthur. In a word, they are passionate about this approach; some might even say MacArthur is dogmatic.
Whatever your early opinions of this approach, it has been responsible for uncovering the meaning of the Sacred Text for, some would, say thousands of years; in a phrase, it has endured. It is also true to the Word. The very goal of this approach is to learn what the text said in its original setting, and how this applies to us today.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Review chapters 109-111 in the textbook.
2. Review the Media Clip: John MacArthur on expository preaching.
3. For your initial post, after reviewing the textbook and media clip, assess expository preaching for its strengths and weaknesses and share your thoughts.
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