“Prof” introduced me to the finer art of hermeneutics. For years my family has echoed the mantra: “Observation is the key to interpretation.” My first real introduction to Bible study methodology came from Prof. One of the greatest insights I have ever gleaned regarding managing my devotional life with my precious Christa came from Prof. READ MORE
Exegesis
Exegesis Times Two: A Reprise
I received an encouraging email yesterday from a dear friend that brought to my mind this blog posting of mine from late summer or early fall of 2009. I have to tell you that I love to preach, and I am so thankful for the privilege that it is, and the patient and eager spirit READ MORE
Exegesis Times Two: Understanding the Text and the Audience
It was a recent breakfast with a friend that brought to the surface an interesting feature of preaching that is often overlooked or unknown by the person gathered to listen. It is what I call exegesis times two. Before going further, however, it is important to define “exegesis”, which in its most basic sense means READ MORE
Select Reflections on Preaching
Preaching is among the sublimest gifts of life, for in it the written Word of God comes alive for the hearer, and the Spirit of God uses such a hearing to direct the soul of a man or woman right to the very foot of the Throne. Preaching can never be taken lightly within the READ MORE
The Hegai Principle
It is unlikely that Hegai will ever become a household name, and this is unfortunate. After all, this slave of King Xerxes’ court plays a significant role in the preservation of the people of Israel (though it is likely he never really understood this). The book of Esther introduces us to him by saying that READ MORE