How to Preach and Teach the Old Testament for All Its Worth by Christopher J.H.

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In How to Preach and Teach the Old Testament for All Its Worth Christopher J. H. Wright shows why and how we should preach from the Old Testament. Covering History, Law, Prophets, Psalms, and Wisdom Literature, combined with practical checklists, exercises, and sermons, he provides an essential guide on how to handle the Old Testament responsibly.

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Many preachers ignore preaching from the Old Testament because they feel it is outdated in light of the New Testament and difficult to expound. On the other hand, some preachers will preach from the Old Testament frequently but fail to handle it correctly, turning it into moralistic rules or symbolic lessons for our spiritual life. In How to Preach and Teach the Old Testament for All Its Worth, Christopher J. H. Wright proclaims that preachers must not ignore the Old Testament. It is the Word of God! The Old Testament lays the foundation for our faith and it was the Bible that Jesus read and used.Looking first at why we should preach from the Old Testament, the author moves on to show the reader how they can preach from it. Covering the History, Law, Prophets, Psalms, and Wisdom Literature, interspersed with practical checklists, exercises, and sermons, Wright provides an essential guide on how to handle the Old Testament responsibly.X

Author Biography

Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright is International Director of the Langham Partnership International. He also serves as chair of the Lausanne Movement's Theology Working Group and chair of the Theological Resource Panel of TEAR Fund, a leading Christian relief and development charity. He has written several books, including Living as the People of God (An Eye for an Eye in the US), God's People in God's Land, Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament, Walking in the Ways of the Lord, Deuteronomy in the New International Biblical Commentary, The Message of Ezekiel in the Bible Speaks Today series and Old Testament Ethics for the People of God.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Why Should We Preach from the Old Testament?1.God has spoken2.The story and the promise3.Understanding Jesus through the Old Testament4.Don't just give me Jesus5.Connecting with ChristPart 2: How Can We Preach from the Old Testament?6.God's Story and our stories7.Five questions to ask when preaching Old Testament stories8.Seven dangers to avoid when preaching Old Testament stories9.Understanding Old Testament law10.Preaching from Old Testament law11.Meet the prophets12.Preaching from the prophets13.Getting to know the Psalms14.Preaching from the Psalms15.Preaching from the Wisdom LiteratureAppendix 1Appendix 2

Long Description

Many preachers ignore preaching from the Old Testament because they feel it is outdated in light of the New Testament and difficult to expound. On the other hand, some preachers will preach from the Old Testament frequently but fail to handle it correctly, turning it into moralistic rules or symbolic lessons for our spiritual life. In How to Preach and Teach the Old Testament for All Its Worth, Christopher J. H. Wright proclaims that preachers must not ignore the Old Testament. It is the Word of God! The Old Testament lays the foundation for our faith and it was the Bible that Jesus read and used. Looking first at why we should preach from the Old Testament, the author moves on to show the reader how they can preach from it. Covering the History, Law, Prophets, Psalms, and Wisdom Literature, interspersed with practical checklists, exercises, and sermons, Wright provides an essential guide on how to handle the Old Testament responsibly. X

Details ISBN0310524644 Author Christopher J.H. Wright Publisher Zondervan Year 2016 ISBN-10 0310524644 ISBN-13 9780310524649 Format Paperback Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States Short Title HT PREACH & TEACH THE OT FOR A Language English Media Book Birth 1947 DEWEY 251 Pages 288 UK Release Date 2016-03-31 Imprint Zondervan Academic Alternative 9780310524656 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2016-05-22 NZ Release Date 2016-05-29 Publication Date 2016-03-24 US Release Date 2016-03-24 We've got this

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