Interpretation and Application

The Preacher’s Toolbox series is designed to provide guidance on the essential elements of a variety of preaching forms and preparation to those in the pulpit—professionals and laypersons alike.

Book three of the series focuses on one of the most important foundations for sound sermons: the importance of approaching scripture with an accurate understanding of the historical text along with the ability to speak in new and powerful ways in a contemporary setting.
In other words, how does one best make ancient biblical texts pertinent to the 21st century listener while maintaining the integrity of the scripture?

Articles separated into two sections include
On Interpretation
• Preaching Parables, Craig Blomberg
• Soul Sermons from Psalms, Ken Smith
• Speak to the Rock, John Beukema
• Let the Text Question Your Framework, David Jackman
• Preaching the Melodic Line, Dick Lucas

On Application
• “We” Preaching and “You” Preaching, Haddon Robinson
• The Place of Pastoral Wisdom in Application, Timothy Warren
• The Listener’s Agenda, Bryan Chapell
• Riveting Sermons, Jeffrey Arthurs
• Specific Application, Joshua Harris