{"product_id":"9780310536253","title":"Preaching God's Word, Second Edition: A Hands-On Approach to Preparing, Developing, and Delivering the Sermon","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeople in churches today are hungry for a word from God. Preachers need to prepare and deliver sound biblical sermons that connect with their audience in a meaningful way. Whether you are a student who is new to preaching or a veteran looking to brush up your preaching skills, you will benefit from \u003cem\u003ePreaching God's Word\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood preaching begins with good exegesis. The second edition of \u003cem\u003ePreaching God's Word\u003c\/em\u003e is a user-friendly, practical, and proven textbook that walks you through the five steps of the \"Interpretive Journey\" from the biblical text to contemporary application:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrasp the text in their town (what it meant to the original audience).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the width of the river that separates the biblical context from today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCross the principle bridge by identifying the timeless theological principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsult the biblical map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrasp the text in our town.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the science of solid biblical interpretation is essential to effective preaching, it must be married to the art of contemporary communication in order to bring the message home. \u003cem\u003ePreaching God's Word\u003c\/em\u003e also shows you how to understand your audience, develop powerful applications, use illustrations well, and deliver the sermon effectively. The concluding chapters discuss the unique preaching challenges presented by the various biblical genres, providing interpretive keys, things to avoid, and numerous examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106229895408,"sku":"9780310536253","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780310536253_p0.jpg?v=1763674664","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780310536253","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}