Preaching Flashcards

1
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You cannot divorce the _______________ from the _____________.

A

preacher from the preaching.

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2
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A preacher should study the Bible or become a D5:

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  1. Diligently
  2. Devotinally
  3. Doctrinally
  4. Dispensationally
  5. Discerningly (Di3DeDo)
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3
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Three motivations for why we preach.

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  1. ) Revelation
  2. ) Inspiration
  3. ) Observation
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4
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3 Rules to get rid of stage fright!

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  1. ) Know your subject
  2. ) Believe your subject
  3. ) Practice, Practice, Practice
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5
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3 Rules to follow in public speaking

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  1. ) Stand so you can be seen
  2. ) Speak up so you can be heard
  3. ) Then sit down so you can be appreciated

Look and point to Jesus

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6
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Lectern is a stand used to hold notes

The raised platform is the podium

A

Anything

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7
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Voice

A

The human voice is the sermon delivery’s most vital tool, but it is often the most neglected.

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8
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Pitch

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Pitch is a musical term that refers to the relative position of a tone– either high or low–on the musical scale.

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9
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Loudness

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The range of amplitude or volume of any tone or noise.

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10
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The general rule for this is this: Use a level somewhat louder than necessary but not three times louder.

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Loudness

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11
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This is the science of speech sounds.

A

Phonetics

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12
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Theology must ever ________________________.

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be accompanied by kneeology.

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13
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The __________may be lost _______________.

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The gift may be lost through neglect.

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14
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One hour of preaching is the equivalent of ________________.

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eight hours of physical labor, in terms of expenditure of nervous energy.

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15
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What is preaching?

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Preaching is setting forth scriptural truth before the hearer and this demands, of course, that the preacher be well-acquainted with the Holy Scriptures.

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16
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The Scripture is elaborately treated explain:

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the Scripture truth is closely examined in relation to its context, the passage carefully analyzed, the real meaning of its words explained, its truth illustrated and the lesson applied in a logical intelligent and edifying manner.

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17
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For this elaborate treatment of Scripture what three things are essential?

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rhetoric, grammar, and logic.

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18
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What are the five parts to a sermon?

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  1. The text (the portion of Scripture to be considered)
  2. The Theme (or the subject to be discussed)
  3. The Introduction
  4. The Discussion (or the body of the address, consisting of main divisions or points
  5. The Conclusion (T2IDC)
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19
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The word text is derived from?

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The word “text” is derived fro the Latin, “textus”, which means something woven.

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20
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What is called the text?

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any part of the Bible selected for exposition.

21
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The necessity for the text; why we should select a definite portion from the Word of God.

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  1. It gives authority to the message.
  2. It confines or should confine the preacher to his subject.
  3. It gives unity to the sermon
  4. It prepares the hearer for the discussion that is to follow.
  5. It promotes variety in preaching. (CAUP2)
22
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The text then is_____________ of____________________.

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The text then is our authority, of the foundation on which the sermon is built.

23
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The text should________________________.

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The text should be selected with one’s audience in mind.

24
Q

What is meant by interpretation?

A

The process of ascertaining the mind of the writer.

25
Q

Exegesis refers to what? Exposition consists of what?

A

the discovery of the material.

consists of the display of what has been discovered.

26
Q

Exegesis comes from a Greek word that means?

Exposition comes from a Latin word that means?

A
  1. to lead and guide

2. to place out

27
Q

What does exegesis do for the meaning of the text

What does exposition do?

A

exegesis draws out the hidden meaning of the text

exposition places the meaning out in logical, appropriate and effective order.

28
Q

Exegesis is the task of __________________.

Exposition is the task of the _______________.

A

commentator

preacher

29
Q

The text should be interpreted in light of _________________.

A

The text should be interpreted in light of its honestly, in light of its contenxt, language, biblical history, manners, customs, and geography; the text should be interpreted in light of the general teachings of the Word of God.

30
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What must be kept in mind?

A

It must ever be kept in mind that the sermon exists for the sole purpose of interpreting the Word of God and in such a way as shall enlighten and edify the hearer.

31
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What is the definition of a Theme?

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that part of the sermon which defines the main truth to be expounded from the text. The theme is the discourse condensed: the discourse is the theme unfolded.

32
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What is the definition of the introduction?

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that part of the sermon which leads up to the discussion and thus prepares the audience for the main part of the sermon, the discussion.

33
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What is the purpose of the introduction?

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  1. to awaken the hearers’ interest in the subject that has been chosen.
  2. to enable the speaker to surmount the obstacles that stand in the way of the interest.
  3. to prepare the audience for an understanding of the theme under consideration.
34
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The introduction is called what?

A

The introduction is well called “the crucial five minutes.”

35
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What five things should be observed when preparing the introduction?

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  1. It should lead directly to the discussion.
  2. It should not promise mor that the discussion can supply.
  3. It should be simple and modest.
  4. It should be varied.
  5. It should not be long.
36
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What is the definition of the discussion?

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is the part of the sermon that presents the truth contained in the text and the theme.

37
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Rules governing the forming of divisions: (Discussion)

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  1. Each division should be clear and distinct from the other divisions.
  2. The sermon must pass three essential qualifications: It must have order, movement, and progress.
  3. they should be cumulative.
  4. they should be orderly.
38
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The definition of a conclusion: it is sometimes called what?

A

“the application.”

39
Q

What is the advantage of a Title?

A

Its chief advantage is for advertising purposes.

40
Q

The divine law of ____________ is _______________.

A

The divine law of preparation is study.

41
Q

If a topical sermon arrange it how?
if an expository sermon arrange it how?
if an textual sermon relate it how?

A

Topical according to the questions found under the headings: “What?” “Why?” “How?” “Who?” “Where?” “When?” and “What then?”

Expository : arrange the divisions as they relate to the central thought.
textual: relate everything to the text in its proper order.

42
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What is the purpose of an illustration?

A

They exist for the purpose of clarifying the truths presented.

43
Q

What is a good rule for preachers?

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Pray as though everything depended on God, and then preach as though everything depended on himself.

44
Q

What is language?

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Language is the incarnation of thought, or thoughts clothed with words.

45
Q

What should words express?

A

Exactly what the speaker has in mind.

46
Q

What are the seven qualifications of a preacher:

A
  1. He must be regenerated. 6. He must be Clean in life.
  2. He must love The Lord Jesus. 7. He must be fit for the work
  3. He must love souls.
  4. He must be a student of the Bible (RSPL2CF)
  5. He must be a man of prayer.
47
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Gift Knowledge and Ability. (GKA)

A

Gift or talent comes from God.
Knowledge comes from the prayer concentrated and conscientious
study of the Word of God.
Ability is developed as the the gift is exercised in an atmosphere of spirituality

48
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Homiletic:

A

the science and art governing the preparation and delivery of sermons.
Homiletics is something like preaching, only preaching is doing it.