Homiletics
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THE SCANDAL OF HAVING SOMETHING TO SAY: Ricoeur and the Possibility of Postliberal Preach-ing By Lance Pape
Pape likens the cyclical nature of mimesis to be a spring, building on Ricoeur’s notion of mimesis gaining “altitude” with each cycle.
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BLOOD AND LIFE: Sermons on the Old Testament By Michael Kasting
Kasting’s sermons do more than delight—they are “the power of God for our salvation.” I sometimes quip to my homiletics students, “Anyone can write an…
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Homiletical Helps on LSB Series B—Epistles Easter 6 • 1 John 5:1–8 • May 10, 2015
Homiletical Helps on LSB Series B—Epistles Easter 6 • 1 John 5:1–8 • May 10, 2015
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23 – What is the final step in exegetical preparation of a text for preaching?
Dr. Fickenscher suggest using a clear full sentence theme around which the entire sermon points to.
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18 – How does one find the background of a text?
Dr. Fickenscher gives places to look for background material on books of the Bible.
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11 – What is Walther getting at in thesis 23?
Dr. Fickenscher explains Walther’s theses 23.
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45 – Which sermon delivery system is best?
Dr. Fickenscher suggest trying different methods for delivering the sermon and use what works best for you.
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43 – What can one do for sermon presentation if they are not by nature very expressive?
Dr. Fickenscher explains the use of expressive range.
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15 – What system should be used to work with the text in preparation for a sermon?
Dr. Fickenscher gives guidance on how to prepare the sermon text.