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The Problem of the Language of Preaching ......................................................................... 55
The Renewal in Sermonic Forms of Preaching ........................................................................ 56
Problem of Topical Preaching .............................................................................................. 56
Problem of Expository Preaching......................................................................................... 57
The Centrality of Preaching in Jesus’ Ministry ............................................................................ 59
Witness according to Mark....................................................................................................... 59
Witness according to Luke........................................................................................................ 62
Witness according to Mathew................................................................................................... 65
The Nature and Function of Jesus’ Preaching .............................................................................. 69
Preaching as Kerygma with Didache........................................................................................ 70
Preaching as Self-Revelation of Jesus Christ............................................................................ 74
Preaching as Exposition of the Word of God ........................................................................... 77
The Roles of a Preacher in Jesus’ Preaching ................................................................................ 81
Jesus as the Prophet .................................................................................................................. 82
Jesus as the Teacher.................................................................................................................. 86
CHAPTER TREE ......................................................................................................................... 93
JESUS’ METHODOLOGY OF USING VARIOUS COMMUNICATIVE TECHNIQUES ...... 93
As One with Authority.................................................................................................................. 93
Biblical Witness on Jesus’ Authority........................................................................................ 93
The Nature of Jesus’ Authority................................................................................................. 95
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