8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
1/52
PreparingPreparing
A Short Expository SermonA Short Expository Sermon
An introduction
to
Expository Preaching
emphasising
The Importance of AnalysisThe Importance of Analysis
*PCJB
PP Presentationdevised and prepared
atGujranwala Theological Seminary
may be copied for non-commercial use onlyJune 2005
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
2/52
PreparingPreparing
A Short Expository SermonA Short Expository Sermon
Two parts to any
Expository Preaching:
Part 1: (In the Study) Preparation
Part 2: (In the Pulpit) Exposition
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
3/52
Part 1Part 1
PREPARATIONPREPARATION
(In the Study)(In the Study)
The steps involvedThe steps involvedinin
preparingpreparingAn Expository SermonAn Expository Sermon
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
4/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the SermonPray for GOD to SPEAK to YOU first!
Note the Kind of Writing (The GENRE) List the Units of Thought (The basic IDEAS)
Observe the STRUCTURE of the Passage
Analyse the CONTENT of the Passage Decide the over-all SUBJECT of the Passage
Identify the TEACHING about the over-all Subject
Check the CONTEXT of the Passage Expose the original HEART-BEAT of the Passage
(the core message)
Apply the Heart-Beat (The LESSON for us)
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
5/52
Example
Exposition ofExposition of
Luke 2:39-40Luke 2:39-40
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
6/52
Luke 2:39-40Luke 2:39-40
When they had finished everythingrequired by the law of the Lord, they
returned to Galilee, to their own town
of Nazareth. The child grew and
became strong, filled with wisdom;
and the favour of God was upon him.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
7/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the Sermon
Step 1
Note
The Kind of Literature(The GENRE):
The Style / Form of Writingused by the writer)
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
8/52
Luke 2:39-40Luke 2:39-40
GENRE
(Literary nature of the Text)
Gospel Narrative
Note: Gospelbecause the writer includes
interpretative remarks in the narrativethat point to why the narrative is Good News!
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
9/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the Sermon
Step 2List
The Unitsof
THOUGHT
(Each Sentence/Clause/Phrase
that gives additional meaning)
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
10/52
Luke 2:39-40Luke 2:39-40
When they had finished everything
required by the law of the Lord,
they returned to Galilee,
to their own town of Nazareth.
The child grew
and became strong,filled with wisdom;
and the favour of God was upon him.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
11/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the Sermon
Step 3Observe
THE STRUCTURE
of the Passage:
Its Shape showing:
the relationship of different parts
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
12/52
Step 3Step 3
Rewrite the passage to show
THE SHAPE
of its structure,
using:
one line for each unit of thought
indention to relate each unit
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
13/52
When they had finished everythingrequired
by the law of theLord,
they returned to Galilee,
to their own town of Nazareth.
Thechild grew and becamestrong,filled with wisdom;
and the favour of God was upon him.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
14/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the Sermon
Step 4
Analyse
the CONTENT
of the Passage
Topics including:
People involved Activities / Events Ideas / Principles
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
15/52
Step 4:1Step 4:1 Content: people
About WHOM
does this passage speak?
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
16/52
When they had finished everything required
(Mary and Joseph)
by the law of the Lord,
they returned to Galilee,
to their own town of Nazareth.Thechild grew and became strong,
(Jesus)
filled with wisdom;
and the favour ofGod was upon him.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
17/52
The People In This Passage
Mary and Joseph (they)
Jesus (the child)
God
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
18/52
Step 4:2Step 4:2 Content: action
What is HAPPENING?
(The Events / Activities)
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
19/52
Step 4:3Step 4:3 Who is doing what?Who is doing what?
Analyze the passage
by bringing together
the persons involvedand
their actions
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
20/52
When they had finished everything required
by the law of the Lord,
they returned to Galilee,
to their own town of Nazareth.
Thechildgrew and becamestrong,
filled with wisdom;
and the favour ofGodwas upon him.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
21/52
Activities & HappeningsActivities & Happenings
Doing what the Law
required Returning home from
Jerusalem A child growing
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
22/52
Step 4:4Step 4:4 Content: ideas
What are
The MAIN TOPICS?
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
23/52
When they had finishedeverything required
(Mary and Joseph)
by the law of the Lord,
they returnedto Galilee,
to their own town of Nazareth.Thechildgrewand becamestrong,
(Jesus)
filled with wisdom;
and the favourofGodwas upon him.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
24/52
The Main TopicsThe Main Topics
The Laws requirements
Returning Home A childs development
Gods blessing
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
25/52
Note the OverlapNote the Overlap
There may be
considerable overlap
in the answers
The questions are there to help us
observe as much as possible ofwhat the text is saying
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
26/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the Sermon
Step 5
Decide
the over-allSUBJECT
of the Passage
This subject should coverallthe topics
dealt with in the passage
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
27/52
The Over-all SubjectThe Over-all Subject
Mary and Joseph? Jesus? God ?
All put together =
The Family
ofJesus
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
28/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the Sermon
Step 6
Identify
the TEACHING
about the over-all Subject
Select relatedteaching only
(Not allteaching to be found in the passage!)
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
29/52
Teaching about the Subject
What does this tell us about
the overall subject
The Family
ofJesus ?
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
30/52
When they had finished everything required
by the law of the Lord,
they returned to Galilee,
to their own town of Nazareth.
Thechildgrew and becamestrong,
filled with wisdom;
and the favourofGod was upon him.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
31/52
Teaching about the Family of JesusTeaching about the Family of Jesus
They lived according to Gods
Law.
They put Gods business
before their own business.
As a result God blessed them.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
32/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the Sermon
Step 7
Check
the CONTEXT
of the Passage
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
33/52
CONTEXTCONTEXT
Context may refer to several things:
The literary context of the passage The verses before and after
The book in which it occurs
The total writings of the author
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
34/52
CONTEXTCONTEXT
Context may refer to:
The canonical context
(The context of the whole of Scripture)
This answers the question:
Is my interpretation of the passageconsistent with Biblical teaching?
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
35/52
CONTEXTCONTEXT
Context may refer to:
The historical, cultural and geographicalcontext
The background of the time and place
in which the passage was written (or to
which it refers)
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
36/52
FullerFullerExegesis of the PassageExegesis of the Passage
Asking the Questions:
Who?
What?Where?
When?
Why?How?
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
37/52
Asking the Questions:Asking the Questions:
Who? (already covered): Mary & Joseph, Jesus
GodWhat? (already covered):
completing the requirements of the Law
returning home growing up God blessing
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
38/52
Asking the Questions:Asking the Questions:
Where?In the Temble at JerusalemTo Galilee and their own town of
Nazareth
When?Returned after first doing all that the
law of the Lord required
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
39/52
Asking the Questions:Asking the Questions:
Why?
How?
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
40/52
Exegete Verse 39Exegete Verse 39 Background and ContextBackground and Context
What did the Law of the Lord require of
them?
b) That Mary purify herself by offering two
sacrifices in the Temple
c) That Mary make a payment for the birthof her first-born (a reminder of Israels
redemption from Egypt)
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
41/52
Lev 12 required thatLev 12 required that
a Jewish woman who gave birth to a sona Jewish woman who gave birth to a sonshould forty days after the birthshould forty days after the birth
go to Jerusalemgo to Jerusalem
and offerand offerfor the purposes of ritual purificationfor the purposes of ritual purification
two sacrifices in the temple.two sacrifices in the temple.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
42/52
In the case of a firstborn sonIn the case of a firstborn son
there was also a requirementthere was also a requirement
that he be acknowledged asthat he be acknowledged as
belonging to the Lord in a special waybelonging to the Lord in a special way
(Exod 13:2, 12, 15).(Exod 13:2, 12, 15).
In fact the child had to be redeemedIn fact the child had to be redeemed
by the payment ofby the payment of
a feea fee
of five shekels (Num 18:1516).of five shekels (Num 18:1516).
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
43/52
Though this payment could be madeThough this payment could be made
anywhere in the land,anywhere in the land,
the ideal was to present the childthe ideal was to present the child
at the templeat the temple
(Neh 10:3536).(Neh 10:3536).
And when this was done,And when this was done,
the purification and presentationthe purification and presentationwould be done togetherwould be done together
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
44/52
To use two turtledovesTo use two turtledoves
or young pigeonsor young pigeons
for the sacrificefor the sacrifice
instead ofinstead of
the usual lamb and one turtledove or pigeonthe usual lamb and one turtledove or pigeon
was actually a concession for poor folkwas actually a concession for poor folk
(Lev 12:8).(Lev 12:8).[1][1]
[1][1]Nolland, John,Nolland, John, Word Biblical Commentary, Volume 35a: Luke 1:1-9:20Word Biblical Commentary, Volume 35a: Luke 1:1-9:20, (Dallas,, (Dallas,Texas: Word Books, Publisher) 1998.Texas: Word Books, Publisher) 1998.
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
45/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the Sermon
Step 8
Expose
the original HEART-BEAT
(the Core Message)
of the Passage
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
46/52
Step 8Step 8
In your own words
what is the central message
of the passage
- its heart-beat?
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
47/52
The Heart-Beat of the PassageThe Heart-Beat of the Passage
Making obedience to Gods law
a family priorityprecedes Gods blessing
P ti f th SP ti f th S
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
48/52
Preparation for the SermonPreparation for the Sermon
Step 9
Apply the Heart-Beat
(the lessonof this passage
for us today)
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
49/52
StepStep 9
Apply
the heart-beat
i.e.Turn
the original Core Message
into
the LESSON for us today
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
50/52
ApplicationApplication
We too must put
Gods business
before our own.
~ with relevant family examples -
Etc.
Summary of Part 1 : PreparationSummary of Part 1 : Preparation
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
51/52
Summary of Part 1 : PreparationSummary of Part 1 : Preparation1. Note the Kind of Writing (The GENRE)
2. List the Units of Thought (The basic IDEAS)
3. Analyse the STRUCTURE of The Passage Its Shape (showing relationships of different parts)
Its Repetitions (suggesting significances /emphasis)
4. Analyse the CONTENT of the Passage People involved Actions
Ideas / Topics
Find the over-all SUBJECT of the Passage Identify the TEACHING about this over-all Subject
Expose the originalHEART-BEAT of the Passage
Apply the Heart-Beat (The LESSON for us today)
Summary of Part 1 : PreparationSummary of Part 1 : Preparation
8/14/2019 6a. Expos. Pr. - The Importance of Analysis Lk 2 39-40 Prep 51Frs.exerCISEppt
52/52
Summary of Part 1 : PreparationSummary of Part 1 : Preparation
A fuller version would include:
Study of significant WORDS in the text
Study of CONTEXT
using Bible Dictionaries /Commentaries, etc