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The purpose of expository preaching is to touch the hearts and minds of those who hear it. Expository
preaching discovers the abiding principles contained in the Scripture passage. It requires that these
principles are applied first to the life of the preacher. It makes valid application of the principles to the lives
of the hearers. It relies on the Holy Spirit to work in the heart of the hearers. It presses for a life-changing
decision.
The task of the preacher is to communicate the whole counsel of God. This is best done through
expository preaching.
Expository Preaching Myths – What is Expository Preaching?
1.4 Let’s Practice…
1. Write out the definition of a good sermon as presented in this lesson.
2. True or False Every sermon should call for its audience to do something.
3. True or False Expository preaching is taking a topic and locating various scriptures that speak to
that topic.
4. True or False Expository preaching attempts to find its sole source in the Scriptures.
5. True or False Expository preaching carefully explains the original God-intended meaning of
Scripture, but lacks the application of that meaning to the hearer.
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