ep16. tasks involved in exegeting psalm 1

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The TaskThe Task

ofof

ExegesisExegesisinin

ExpositoryExpositoryPreachingPreaching**

PCJBPCJB

PP PresentationPP Presentationdevised and prepareddevised and prepared

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may be copied for non-commercial use onlymay be copied for non-commercial use only

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Why PowerPoint?Why PowerPoint?

Clarity of outlineClarity of outline

Central formattingCentral formatting

Use few words per frameUse few words per frame

One unit of thought to each lineOne unit of thought to each line

Ease of editing / manipulating textEase of editing / manipulating text

Force of impactForce of impact


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This PresentationThis Presentation

Is prepared forIs prepared for useusein the classroomin the classroom(using a multimedia projector beamed onto a white(using a multimedia projector beamed onto a whitewall or screen; or a wide screen monitor for smallwall or screen; or a wide screen monitor for smallgroups (2-10))groups (2-10))

Can beCan be easily adaptedeasily adapted by the teacherby the teacher Allows forAllows for class interactionclass interaction with the textwith the text

(using the edit mode for class suggestions, e.g.(using the edit mode for class suggestions, e.g.for best lay out of the Scripture text)for best lay out of the Scripture text)


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The Preachers Big QuestionThe Preachers Big Question

How do I preachHow do I preach

in such a way thatin such a way that

people walk out from churchpeople walk out from churchsaying,saying,

This morning I have heard fromThis morning I have heard from

God?God?


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J.I.Packers responseJ.I.Packers response

I can only say thatI can only say that

youyoumust have heard from Godmust have heard from God

beforebefore you start preaching,you start preaching,so thatso that

something of whatsomething of whatyouyou have heardhave heard

and the impact it has had onand the impact it has had onyouyougets relayed intogets relayed into

what you are actually saying.what you are actually saying.


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PRAYPRAY

FForor GodGod to speak to you in yourto speak to you in your

preparationpreparation

For HisFor His SpiritSpirit to guide yourto guide yourthoughts as you expose His Wordthoughts as you expose His Word

ForForJesusJesus to be glorified throughto be glorified through

this study and subsequentthis study and subsequentexpositionexposition


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ExpositoryExpositoryPreachingPreaching

All effective preaching involves:All effective preaching involves:

in the studyin the study

The guidance of the Holy SpiritThe guidance of the Holy Spirit

The preparatory study of the preacherThe preparatory study of the preacher

in the pulpitin the pulpit

The anointing of the Holy SpiritThe anointing of the Holy Spirit

The delivery of the preacherThe delivery of the preacher


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TransformativeTransformative Preaching involves:Preaching involves:

AccurateAccurate exegesisexegesisto get the messageto get the message rightright

ClearClear structurestructure

to make the messageto make the message clearclear

TellingTelling illustrationsillustrations

to make the messageto make the message memorablememorable

ThoughtfulThoughtful applicationapplication

to make the messageto make the message relevantrelevant EmpowermentEmpowerment of the Spiritof the Spirit

to make the messageto make the message effectiveeffective


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ProcedureProcedureforfor

Preparing anPreparing an ExpositoryExpositorySermonSermonOverviewOverview

ExegesisExegesis Analysis of theAnalysis of thepassagepassage

Research of theResearch of the backgroundbackground

ExpositionExposition Expounding the textExpounding the text thenthen Application toApplication to todaytoday

Appeal:Appeal: Urging aUrging aresponseresponse


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ExegesisExegesis forfor ExpositoryExpositoryPreachingPreaching

This presentation describes in detailThis presentation describes in detailthe first two elementsthe first two elements

ofof

ExegesisExegesis(essential for clear Expository Preaching):(essential for clear Expository Preaching):

Element 1: AnalysisElement 1: Analysisandand

Element 2: ResearchElement 2: Research

These together form the basisThese together form the basis

upon which all true Exposition from the pulpit is built.upon which all true Exposition from the pulpit is built.

Psalm1Psalm1is used to illustrate this process.is used to illustrate this process.

The exegesis given here is open to debate as are allThe exegesis given here is open to debate as are all

interpretations of Scripture.interpretations of Scripture.


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PreparingPreparing

AnAn ExpositoryExpositorySermonSermon

ExegesisExegesis

Aim:Aim:

(in the study)(in the study)

To bring out the meaningTo bring out the meaning

of the textof the text

in itsin its totaltotal contextcontext(immediate and canonical)(immediate and canonical)

informing theinforming the mindmind


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Preparing anPreparing an

ExpositoryExpositorySermonSermon

ExpositionExposition

AimAim::(in the pulpit)(in the pulpit)

To apply theTo apply the messagemessage of the textof the text

toto ourselvesourselveshere and nowhere and now

informing theinforming the mindmind

with a view to affecting thewith a view to affecting the heartheart


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ExegesisExegesisThe Role of the PreacherThe Role of the Preacher

in the studyin the study

Analysis of the passageAnalysis of the passage

(grammatical)(grammatical) Research of the backgroundResearch of the background

(historical)(historical)

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ExpositionExpositionThe Role of the PreacherThe Role of the Preacher

in the pulpitin the pulpit

Step 1.Step 1. Expounding the textExpounding the text

(exposing the meaning of the(exposing the meaning of thepassagepassage )) Step 2.Step 2. ApplicationApplication

(letting the text expose the hearts of its(letting the text expose the hearts of its

readers)readers)

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Expository SermonExpository Sermon

The Expository Sermon in theThe Expository Sermon in the pulpitpulpitreaches its climax with:reaches its climax with:

The AppealThe Appeal

AimAim::

To effect a change in behaviourTo effect a change in behaviour

challenging thechallenging the willwill

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Expository SermonExpository Sermon

The Role of the PreacherThe Role of the Preacherin the pulpitin the pulpit

The AppealThe Appeal

Urging a responseUrging a response

toto

the message of the textthe message of the text

asasa personal Word from God himselfa personal Word from God himself


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Working onWorking on

THE EXEGESISTHE EXEGESIS


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Stage 1Stage 1

ANALYSISANALYSIS


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AnalysisAnalysis

Stage 1Stage 1

AnalyseAnalysethethe

passagepassage

Step 1Step 1 Re-arrange the Re-arrange the

texttext

Step 2Step 2 Mark the text Mark the text

Step 3Step 3 Find the heart Find the heart

beatbeat


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Psalm 1Psalm 1 The TEXTThe TEXT

11 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the adviceOh, the joys of those who do not follow the adviceof the wicked, or stand around with sinners, orof the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or

join in with scoffers.join in with scoffers.

2 But they delight in doing everything the Lord2 But they delight in doing everything the Lordwants; day and night they think about his law.wants; day and night they think about his law.

33 They are like trees planted along the riverbank,They are like trees planted along the riverbank,bearing fruit each season without fail. Theirbearing fruit each season without fail. Theirleaves never wither, and in all they do, theyleaves never wither, and in all they do, theyprosper.prosper.

44 But this is not true of the wicked. They are likeBut this is not true of the wicked. They are likeworthless chaff, scattered by the wind.worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.

55 They will be condemned at the time of judgment.They will be condemned at the time of judgment.Sinners will have no place among the godly.Sinners will have no place among the godly.

66 For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,

but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.


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Oh, the joys of thoseOh, the joys of those

who do not follow the advice of the wicked,who do not follow the advice of the wicked,

or stand around with sinnersor stand around with sinners

or join in with scoffers.or join in with scoffers.But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants;But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants;

day and night they think about his law.day and night they think about his law.

They are like trees planted along the riverbank,They are like trees planted along the riverbank,

bearing fruit each season without fail.bearing fruit each season without fail.

Their leaves never wither,Their leaves never wither,and in all they doand in all they do

they prosper.they prosper.

But this is not true of the wicked.But this is not true of the wicked.

They are like worthless chaff,They are like worthless chaff,scattered by the wind.scattered by the wind.

They will be condemned at the time of judgment.They will be condemned at the time of judgment.

Sinners will have no place among the godly.Sinners will have no place among the godly.

For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.


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AnalysisAnalysis

Step 1Step 1

Re-Re-

arrangearrange

the textthe text

Rewrite the passage to showRewrite the passage to show

the shape of its structure,the shape of its structure,

usingusing indented*indented* lines to showlines to show

the relationship ofthe relationship of

the various partsthe various parts

toto

the whole passage.the whole passage.

* Indention: When you indent a word or line* Indention: When you indent a word or line

you start further in from the marginyou start further in from the margin

than when you start other lines.than when you start other lines.


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Psalm 1Psalm 1Oh, the joys of

those who do not follow the advice ofthe wicked,

or stand around with sinnersor join in with scoffers.

But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants;they think about his law day and night law =?

They are like trees planted along the riverbank,bearing fruit each season without fail.

Their leaves never wither,and they prosper in all they do.

But this is not true of the wicked.

They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.They will be condemned at the time of judgment.Judgment = ?

Sinners will have no place among the godly.For the Lord watches over the path ofthe godly,

but the path of the wicked leads to destruction


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Psalm 1Psalm 1Step 2Step 2

MarkMarkhe text:he text:

a)a)

UnderlineUnderline

VerbsVerbs

b)b)Emphasise

Persons

c)

Research= ?

Oh, the joys of

those who do not follow the advice ofthe wicked,

or stand around with sinners

or join in with scoffers.But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants;

they think about his law day and night law =?

They are like trees planted along the riverbank,

bearing fruit each season without fail.

Their leaves never wither,and they prosper in all they do.

But this is not true of the wicked.

They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.

They will be condemned at the time of judgment.

Sinners will have no place among the godly.Judgment = ?For the Lord watches over the path ofthe godly,

but the path of the wicked leads to destruction


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AnalysisAnalysisStepStep

22

MarkMark

thethetexttext

(cont)(cont)

Where can you see links betweenWhere can you see links between

similar ideas or themes?similar ideas or themes?

Are any contrasts being made?Are any contrasts being made? Circle (or put inCircle (or put in italicsitalics) connecting) connecting

words that indicate either awords that indicate either acomparison or a contrastcomparison or a contrast

Can the passage be divided intoCan the passage be divided into

different sections to showdifferent sections to show

a new topic?a new topic? Draw a line between the variousDraw a line between the various

sections (i.e. where a new topic starts)sections (i.e. where a new topic starts)

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Psalm 1Psalm 1Step 2

(cont)(cont)

MarkMarkhe text:he text:

d)

LinksLinks

ContrastsContrastse)

SectionsSections------------------------------

Oh, the joys ofthose who do not follow the advice ofthe wicked,

or stand around with sinnersor join in with scoffers.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants;they think about his law day and night law =?They are like trees planted along the riverbank,

bearing fruit each season without fail.Their leaves never wither,and they prosper in all they do.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Butthis is not true of the wicked.They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.They will be condemned at the time of judgment.

Judgment = ?Sinners will have no place among the godly.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For the Lord watches over the path ofthe godly,butthe path of the wicked leads to destruction


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AnalysisAnalysisStep 3Step 3

FindFind

thethe

HeartHeartBeatBeat

(core(core

message)message)

What is theWhat is the situationsituation in whichin which

this is written or spoken?this is written or spoken? Decide theDecide the over-all subjectover-all subject* of* of

the passage: what is it about?the passage: what is it about?

What has the passage to sayWhat has the passage to say

about this over-all subject? Whatabout this over-all subject? Whatare theare the main pointsmain points that arethat aremade about it?made about it?

What is theWhat is the dominant pointdominant point the heart beat message of thethe heart beat message of thepassage that the writer intendspassage that the writer intendsto make?to make?

* The overall subject relates to the total* The overall subject relates to the totalpassage, not just to a part of it. It applies topassage, not just to a part of it. It applies to

allall involved. It can often be best expressedinvolved. It can often be best expressedinin differentdifferentwords from those of the text.words from those of the text.


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Psalm 1Psalm 1The (presumed) Situation:The (presumed) Situation:

TheThe

godlygodly

need encouragement to avoid theneed encouragement to avoid the

wickedwicked

The Over-all Subject (applying to all involved):The Over-all Subject (applying to all involved): The two pathsThe two paths

The Key Points concerning the Subject:The Key Points concerning the Subject: There are two paths people can take:There are two paths people can take: The path taken by the godlyThe path taken by the godly The path taken by wickedThe path taken by wicked

The godly avoid the path of the wicked andThe godly avoid the path of the wicked and

prosper accordinglyprosper accordingly Their source of refreshment is Gods law, not idle gossipTheir source of refreshment is Gods law, not idle gossip

The wicked follow a path that leads only toThe wicked follow a path that leads only todestructiondestruction


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(cont)(cont)

FindingFinding

thethe

HeartHeart

BeatBeat

The Heart-Beat:The Heart-Beat:

To be happy and prosperousTo be happy and prosperous

in this lifein this life

you have to followyou have to followthe way that God has directedthe way that God has directed

or you will be doomed toor you will be doomed to

failure and destructionfailure and destruction


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(cont)(cont)

HeartHeart

BeatBeat

CommentaryCommentary onon TheTheHeart BeatHeart Beat::

The happiness of the godly and theThe happiness of the godly and the

doom of the righteous are the naturaldoom of the righteous are the natural

outcome of the way of life each hasoutcome of the way of life each has

chosen.chosen.

The natural prosperity of the godly isThe natural prosperity of the godly is

due to the wisdom of a life liveddue to the wisdom of a life lived

according to the plan of the Lord of lifeaccording to the plan of the Lord of lifeitself.itself.


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Stage 2Stage 2

RESEARCHRESEARCH

ResearchResearch


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ResearchResearch(Commentaries and Dictionaries(Commentaries and Dictionaries

should be consulted at this stage)should be consulted at this stage)

Stage 2Stage 2

ResearchResearch

thethe

passagepassage

Step 1Step 1 Identify the literary genreIdentify the literary genre What kind of literature is this piece ofWhat kind of literature is this piece of

writing? How should it be read?writing? How should it be read?

Step 2Step 2 Consider the contextConsider the context What precedes and what follows?What precedes and what follows?

Step 3Step 3 Research the backgroundResearch the background What light can the history & culture ofWhat light can the history & culture of

the times shed?the times shed?

Step 4Step 4 Study any key wordsStudy any key words What is the signficance of their use inWhat is the signficance of their use in

this passage?this passage?


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Psalm 1Psalm 1

Step 1Step 1

IdentifyIdentify

thetheliteraryliterary

genregenre

While this passage is recognisable asWhile this passage is recognisable aspoetrypoetry, it also takes the form of the, it also takes the form of thesayings ofsayings ofwisdom literature.wisdom literature.

Research:Research: Hebrew poetry often contains parallelHebrew poetry often contains parallel

lines, phrases and ideas to bring outlines, phrases and ideas to bring outcomparisons or contrastscomparisons or contrasts

It uses various kinds of imagery andIt uses various kinds of imagery andfigures of speech to invite deeperfigures of speech to invite deeper

awareness of the significance of what isawareness of the significance of what iswritten.written.


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Psalm 1Psalm 1ParallelsParallels

Main contrast: The godly / the wickedMain contrast: The godly / the wickedThe joy of the godly / the destruction ofThe joy of the godly / the destruction of

the wickedthe wicked

The flourishing prosperity of the godly /The flourishing prosperity of the godly /

the fleeting existence of the wickedthe fleeting existence of the wicked

Parallel ideas: the wicked / sinners /Parallel ideas: the wicked / sinners /

scoffersscoffers

ImagesImagesThe trees / the chaffThe trees / the chaff

The various pathsThe various paths

Psalm 1Psalm 1 P ll l d IP ll l d I


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Psalm 1Psalm 1 Parallels and Images Parallels and Images1 Oh, the joys of1 Oh, the joys of PARALLEL APARALLEL A

those who do notthose who do not followfollow the advice ofthe advice ofthe wickedthe wicked,, ParallelsParallels 11

oror stand aroundstand around with sinners. 2with sinners. 2

ororjoin injoin in with scoffers. 3with scoffers. 3

22 ButButtheythey delight indelight indoingdoing everythingeverything the Lordthe Lord wantswants;;

theythey think aboutthink about his law day and nighthis law day and night 33 They areThey are likeliketreestrees plantedplanted along the riverbank,along the riverbank, TreesTrees

bearingbearing fruit each season without fail.fruit each season without fail.

Their leaves neverTheir leaves never witherwither,,

and theyand they prosperprosper in all theyin all they do..44 ButButthis is not true ofthis is not true of

the wicked.the wicked.

They areThey are likelike worthlessworthless chaffchaff,, scatteredscattered by the wind.by the wind. ChaffChaff55 TheyThey will be condemnedwill be condemned at the time of judgment.at the time of judgment.

SinnersSinners will have no placewill have no place among the godly.among the godly.

66 For the LordFor the Lord watches overwatches over thethepathpath ofofthe godlythe godly,, PARALLEL BPARALLEL B

butbutthe path of the wickedthe path of the wicked leads toleads to destruction. 2destruction. 2 PathsPaths

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Psalm 1Psalm 1Oh, the joys of PARALLEL APARALLEL A

those who do not follow the advice ofthe wicked, 1or stand around with sinners 2

or join in with scoffers. 3--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants;they think about his law day and night law =?They are like trees planted along the riverbank, TreesTrees

bearing fruit each season without fail.Their leaves never wither,

and they prosper in all they do.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Butthis is not true of the wicked.

They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind. ChaffChaffThey will be condemned at the time of judgment.Judgment = ?

Sinners will have no place among the godly.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For the Lord watches over the path ofthe godly, PathPathbutthe path of the wicked leads to destruction PARALLEL BPARALLEL B


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Psalm 1Psalm 1

Step 2Step 2

ConsiderConsiderthethe

contextcontext

The contextThe context

Psalm 1 opensPsalm 1 opens the Psalterthe Psalter with a with a

blessing for the person who delights inblessing for the person who delights in

meditating on Gods lawmeditating on Gods law

Its position at the start emphasises theIts position at the start emphasises the

importance ofimportance ofgodly livinggodly living In the context of Jesuss teachingIn the context of Jesuss teaching

concerning the narrow way and theconcerning the narrow way and the

broad way, Psalm 1 points to therebroad way, Psalm 1 points to there

beingbeing only two possible life-stylesonly two possible life-styles inin

Gods eyes: godly and wicked.Gods eyes: godly and wicked.


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Psalm 1Psalm 1

Step 3Step 3

ResearchResearch

thethe

backback

-ground-ground

BackgroundBackground The LawThe Law can refer to the can refer to the

Pentateuch (Law of Moses), the LawPentateuch (Law of Moses), the Law

given at Sinai, and also, most likely,given at Sinai, and also, most likely,

instruction (guidelines to the heartinstruction (guidelines to the heartand mind of God) to be found in theand mind of God) to be found in the

Scriptures generallyScriptures generally

JudgementJudgement here unlikely to refer to here unlikely to refer to

the final Day of Judgement; rather tothe final Day of Judgement; rather to

the natural consequences of a life ofthe natural consequences of a life ofmisbehaviourmisbehaviour


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Psalm 1Psalm 1

Step 4Step 4

StudyStudyanyany

keykey

wordswords

Key wordsKey words

V.1V.1 walked, stood, satwalked, stood, sat is anis an

alternative translation of the 3 verbs,alternative translation of the 3 verbs,

marking a descent (in sinfulness)marking a descent (in sinfulness)

scoffersscoffers loose talkers loose talkers

V. 3 V. 3 riverbankriverbank running waters (not running waters (not

stagnant pool!) suggesting the source ofstagnant pool!) suggesting the source of

life (cf. Jesus: streams of living water)life (cf. Jesus: streams of living water)

V.4V.4 scattered chaffscattered chaff i.e. They are i.e. They are

merely lightweightsmerely lightweights

Word StudyWord Study


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Word StudyWord StudyOh, the joys of

those who do not follow the advice ofthe wicked, [[WalkWalkbyby]]or stand around with sinners [Stand][Stand]

or join in with scoffers. [[SitSitdown] [Loose talkers]down] [Loose talkers]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants;they think about his law day and night Torah Pentateuch instruction]Torah Pentateuch instruction]They are like trees planted along the riverbank, [Running waters][Running waters]

bearing fruit each season without fail.

Their leaves never wither,

and they prosper in all they do.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Butthis is not true of the wicked.

They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind. [i.e. lightweights][i.e. lightweights]They will be condemned at the time of judgment.

Sinners will have no place among the godly.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For the Lord watches over the path ofthe godlybutthe path of the wicked leads to destruction NB: Two paths]NB: Two paths]

Five StagesFive Stages


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gginin

Preparing anPreparing an ExpositoryExpositorySermonSermon

ExegesisExegesis (informing the(informing the mindmind)) in thein the studystudy 1. Analysis of the passage (grammatical)1. Analysis of the passage (grammatical) 2. Research of the background (historical)2. Research of the background (historical)

Aim: To bring out the meaning intended byAim: To bring out the meaning intended by thethewriters thenwriters then

ExpositionExposition (informing the(informing the mindmind in thein thepulpitpulpit

with a view towith a view toaffecting theaffecting the heartheart)) 3. Expounding the text (exposing the meaning of the passage )3. Expounding the text (exposing the meaning of the passage )

4. Application (letting the text expose the hearts of its readers)4. Application (letting the text expose the hearts of its readers)

Aim: To apply the message of the textAim: To apply the message of the text

toto ourselvesourselveshere and nowhere and now

The AppealThe Appeal (challenging the(challenging the willwill)) 5. Urging a response to the message of the text as a Word from God5. Urging a response to the message of the text as a Word from God

Aim: To effect a change in behaviourAim: To effect a change in behaviour


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PreparingPreparing

THE EXPOSITIONTHE EXPOSITION


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ExpositionExposition

Stage 3Stage 3

ExpoundExpoundthethe

passagepassage

Step 1Step 1 Introduce the over-all subject Introduce the over-all subject

Step 2Step 2 Explain the general context of the Explain the general context of the

texttext

Step 3Step 3 Outline what the passage has to Outline what the passage has to

saysay about the over-subjectabout the over-subject Step 4Step 4 Expound the main points (in turn) Expound the main points (in turn)

concerning this subjectconcerning this subject

Step 5Step 5 Expound the heart-beat of the Expound the heart-beat of the

message in the passagemessage in the passage

A li tiApplication


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ApplicationApplication

Stage 4Stage 4

ApplyingApplying

thethepassagepassage

Step 1Step 1 Explain the relevance of Explain the relevance of

the over-all subject for today,the over-all subject for today,refering to one or more of therefering to one or more of the

following:following: Society and the world todaySociety and the world today

The ChurchThe Church Probable individual states andProbable individual states and

situationssituations

Step 2Step 2 Show any parallels with Show any parallels withthe situation then and nowthe situation then and now

Step 3Step 3 Make applications for Make applications for

all the main pointsall the main points


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