Communicating the Scriptures Final

Name and describe at least four of the five basic overarching moves that we make when preaching or teaching and what repeated phrase from Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount reveals these five moves?

Apologetic hints, Apologetic moments, Cultural grammar, Cultural backtalk

You have heard it said, but I say to you…

What is the Big Idea?

A short statement that expresses what you are going to talk about and what the sermon will call the hearer to do about it.

What are the two sides of a Big Idea?

Divine provision and human response

Name at least two ways that a Big Idea goes wrong.

Too long and vague pronouns

Give a full Definition for the FCF?

The shared human condition between the original audience and us that requires God's grace to glorify and enjoy Him.

Name at least one passage of Scripture that supports why we use an FCF.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Name the four kinds of FCF

Fallen, Finite, Fragile, Faltering

Give a full definition of the COR and name why is it important?

The shared life environment between the biblical audience and us that teaches us about the nature of reality.

Define denotation

The precise definition of a word

Define connotation

A culture’s lived experience of a word

Why are denotation and connotation necessary for preaching/teaching?

To clarify what Scripture says and how culture hears it.

What do we mean by equivocation when applying the text? Give an example

Using two different definitions for the same word, which leads to spiritualizing the Biblical text. What are the Goliaths in your life?

What is the first source you must look to in order to find illustrations for your message?

Scripture

After you illustrate your point and before you apply it, what must you do?

Bond the illustration back to the text

What is near application?

Seeks closer resonance between our world with the world of the text.

What is an example of near application?

Jesus raises Lazarus. Jesus can raise a man from the dead and therefore holds power over death.

What is far application?

exposes the dissonance between the original situation in the Bible and ours.

What is an example of far application?

Jesus raises Lazarus. What areas in your life do you need Jesus to raise back to life?

What are the four categories of hearers? Cite the primary Scripture passage we use to establish this principle

Hard-hearted unbeliever, soft-hearted unbeliever, hard-hearted believer, soft-hearted believer

1 Thess. 5:14

What is Cultural Grammar? Cite an example from one of Paul’s sermons in the Bible

The way that a person or region accounts for God, people, place, and self

Acts 17:18

What is Cultural Backtalk? Cite an example from one of Paul’s sermons in the Bible.

Rival beliefs and stories that pull people away from Jesus and the gospel

Acts 17:32

What is a Human Response Consistent Communication Outline?

An outline where the human response side of the big idea serves as the main points

What is a Divine Provision Consistent Communication Outline?

An outline where the divine provision side of the big idea serves as the main points

What do we mean when we say that we communicate with redemptive vulnerability?

Teaching with a general transparency with everyone and a specific vulnerability with a few

Define treasure talk and cite at least one Scripture passage that shows this.

Pointing to God’s strength and grace despite calamity

Define Clay talk and give an example

Honest acknowledgement of human weakness and suffering

2 Cor. 4:5-9

What do we mean by Locating the Vine and what passage from Scripture do we turn to establish what we mean?

Preachers must point out the provision God makes in order to call people to the obedience God requires. John 15

What do these three places in Scripture tell us about preaching Jesus from the Old Testament? (Luke 24:27-45, Hebrews 1:1-8, Colossians 1:28)

Everything in the OT points to Christ and he is the culmination of all things

Why does our gentleness matter when preaching and teaching? cite at least one Scripture.

Because how we speak influences how our listeners receive Scripture. Col. 4:6

Why does prayer matter for preaching? Cite at least one Scripture we used to establish prayer as part of preaching.

Because our dependance is fully upon the Spirit. John 3:3

What is Direct Speech? Give an example

Clearly tells people what God says and calls for a response

What is indirect speech? Give an example

Speaking truth through story, imagery, and wisdom instead of direct commands.

Matt. 13:9

What is an Apologetic Hint?

A brief acknowledgment of cultural backtalk that delays the discussion until later

What is an Apologetic Moment?

A 3-4 minute response to cultural backtalk that rises in response to what the text says

What is a Worldview Window?

To show the distinction of Christianity compared to other religions

What is the dual voice in preaching? Cite at least one Scripture.

The distinct voice of the preacher empowered by the Holy Spirit. 1 Thess. 1:5

What is a common misconception about boldness? What is boldness? Cite at least one Scripture reference.

Boldness doesn’t refer to a loud voice but to a capacity to speak the Word in the midst of what threatens us. 1 Thess. 2:2

What do we mean by “the Garden Lens?” How does it help us in our preaching/teaching?

Teaching that restores both our image and calling. Reveals not just our shared sinfulness but shared dignity.