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ISBN:	9781783689347
Imprint:	Langham Preaching Resources
Format:	Paperback
Dimensions (mm):	229 x 152 x 15
Publication Date:	14/02/2015
Pages:	276
Language:	English

Preaching the Old Testament

Sweeter than Honey

Christopher J. H. Wright

£16.99

Many preachers ignore preaching from the Old Testament because they feel it is outdated in light of the New Testament and difficult to expound. On the other hand some preachers will preach from the Old Testament frequently but fail to ‘handle’ it correctly, turning it into mor- alistic rules or symbolic lessons for our spiritual life. In this book, Christopher J. H. Wright proclaims that preachers must not ignore the Old Testament. It is the Word of God! The Old Testament lays the foundation for our faith and it was the Bible that Jesus read and used.

Looking first at why we should preach from the Old Testament, the author moves on to show the reader how they can preach from it. Covering the History, Law, Prophets, Psalms and Wisdom Literature, interspersed with practical checklists, exercises and sermons, the reader is provided with an essential guide on how to handle from the Old Testament correctly.

Author Bios

Christopher J. H. Wright

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CHRISTOPHER J. H. WRIGHT is the global ambassador for Langham Partnership, having served as the international director for twenty years. He was formerly academic dean of All Nations Christian College, UK, after he taught at Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, India. He has written several books that reflect his passion for bringing to life the relevance of the Old Testament to Christian mission and ethics. Chris and his wife, Liz, live in London, and have four adult children and eleven grandchildren.

Part 1: Why Should We Preach from the Old Testament?
1. God Has Spoken
2. The Story and the Promise
3. Understanding Jesus Through the Old Testament
4. Don’t Just Give Me Jesus
5. Connecting with Christ
Part 2: How Can We Preach from the Old Testament?
6. God’s Story and Our Stories
7. Five Questions to Ask When Preaching Old Testament Stories
8. Seven Dangers to Avoid When Preaching Old Testament Stories
9. Understanding Old Testament Law.
10. Preaching from Old Testament law

Specimen sermon outline
God’s People in Society: Leviticus 19

11. Meet the Prophets
12. Preaching from the Prophets

Specimen sermon outlines
Broken Promises: Broken Cisterns: Jeremiah 2
Our God Reigns! The Running Shoes of Mission: Isaiah 52:7–11

13. Getting to Know the Psalms
14. Preaching from the Psalms

Specimen sermon outline
A New Song for a New World: Psalm 96
A note on the cursing Psalms

15. Preaching from the Wisdom Literature

Specimen sermon outlines
Righteousness for Life: Proverbs 11
The Greedy Life: Ecclesiastes 5:8–20

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