Rural Pastors Talk

Are You Starting Your Sermon Prep in the Right Place?

• TJ Freeman & Joe Wagner • Season 4 • Episode 5

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In this episode we...

  • discuss the different kinds of biblical texts that will make up our sermons.
    • The type of text we're dealing with will determine the tools we need for the job.
      • Narrative
        • Ex: The Gospel according to Mark
        • Consider the story arch, and where the conflict arises and is resolved.
      • Discourse
        • Ex: Paul's Epistle to the Romans
        • What is the argument the author is making? How does he defend himself?
      • Poetry
        • Ex: Psalms
        • What imagery does the author use to make his point?