Classical Expository Method for the Course, "Homiletics I," by Dr. Michael A. Milton
Homiletics I: Erskine Theological Seminary • Sermon • Submitted
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· 17 viewsThis is the outline to be studied and memorized in Homiletics 1 and used for designing sermons in Homiletics 2. Michael A. Milton, PhD, Provost and Professor, Erskine Theological Seminary
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Introduction
Introduction
Homiletics 1 is a course designed to introduce students to the theory, method for preparing expository Biblical sermons. Biblical exegesis is a prerequisite to this course.
Resources
Resources
Commission. 2016. Anglican Church in North America Sunday and Red-Letter Day Lectionary. Edited by The Anglican Church in North America Commission on Liturgy. Vol. Year B. Logos Research Edition. Faithlife, Digital.
Milton, Michael A. “The 8 Essential Elements in an Expository Sermon,” (Prezi.com, 2019), https://prezi.com/i/rkpb3s6ryjsa/.
Exposition In the Study
Exposition In the Study
PUBLIC READING OF SCRIPTURE
Peruse
How do I announce this text?
E.g., “A reading from the Old Testament: Psalm 1. This is the inerrant and infallible Word of the Living God.”
How do I ascribe glory to God in conclusion to the reading?
“This is the Word of the Lord.” Thanks be to God.
Before the Prayer for Illumination, “The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the Word of the Lord will endure forever.”
What is the occasion for this section of Scripture? What is the context?
Are there more voices than one in the text? How shall I handle that? A Pause and then speak? Or, use a slightly nuanced distinction for each voice?
Are there difficult pronunciations that need clarification?
Prayer for Illumination
A Biblical prayer is appropriate, e.g.,
Practise
Prayer
THE PRESENTING ISSUE
THE EXEGETICAL STATEMENT
THE EXPOSITORY STATEMENT(i.e., “the Big Idea,” “the Proposition”)
THE INTERROGATORY STATEMENT
THE TRANSITION AND KEY WORD
THE MAIN ARGUMENT (i.e., “the Body”)
THE CLOSING ARGUMENT
Exposition In the Pulpit
Exposition In the Pulpit
PUBLIC READING OF SCRIPTURE
THE PRESENTING ISSUE
THE EXEGETICAL STATEMENT
THE EXPOSITORY STATEMENT
THE INTERROGATORY STATEMENT
THE TRANSITION AND KEY WORD
THE MAIN ARGUMENT (i.e., “the Body”)
THE CLOSING ARGUMENT