Sacramental Preaching

This primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible
theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Leading theologian Hans
Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and
literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ
himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He
provides models for theological sermons along with commentary on exegetical and
homiletical method and offers guidance in placing the focus on Christ in all
our reading of the Scriptures. Boersma also shows how patristic exegesis is
relevant for reading the Bible today.



Sacramental Preaching will be of use to professors and students in
homiletics and hermeneutics courses as well as pastors and seminarians. Readers
interested in theology and theological interpretation will also appreciate this
work.



Contents



Foreword by Eugene H. Peterson

Introduction

1. Why Join the Chariot?

Acts 8:26-35

Part 1: Sensed Happiness

2. First Things First

Exodus 12:1-12

3. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry?

Ecclesiastes 2:24-26; 3:12-13, 22; 5:18-20; 8:15; 9:7

4. Virgin Mother

Song of Solomon 4:16b-5:1a

5. The Blessing of a Child

Exodus 1:1-2:10

Part 2: Pilgrim Happiness

6. Out of Egypt

Matthew 2:13-21

7. Going Up the Hill

Psalm 24

8. God's Own Rest

Hebrews 3:7-4:13

Part 3: Heavenly Happiness

9. Happiness in Christ

Psalm 1

10. Resurrection Faithfulness

Luke 20:27-40

11. Perfect Blessing

Revelation 22:14

Part 4: Unveiled Happiness

12. The Gate of Heaven

Genesis 28:10-22

13. When the Heavens Open Up

Ezekiel 1

14. God of Change

2 Corinthians 3

Epilogue

Index



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