The The Preaching of Preaching of

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“Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God”

◦ Mark 1:14

Original lesson by Joe Price – Renamed and Revised by Glendol McClureOriginal lesson by Joe Price – Renamed and Revised by Glendol McClure

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God’s Word is Manifested through God’s Word is Manifested through PreachingPreaching

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God’s Word is Manifested through God’s Word is Manifested through PreachingPreaching

Preaching was the focus of Jesus’ work!◦Matt. 4:17, 23; 9:35

Places He preached…◦Synagogues, seaside and mountains!◦Boat, road, village to village!◦In the temple and in homes!◦By a well and in a field!

He drew large crowds, yet his preaching offended many who turned away! ◦Lk. 14:25-27; Jn. 6:60, 66

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Why should we care how Jesus Why should we care how Jesus preached?preached?

God saves sinners through preaching!◦1 Cor. 1:17-28

God wants us to listen to gospel preaching!◦2 Tim. 4:2-4, 1 Tim. 4:13; 1 Pet. 4:11; Acts 16:14

•Do not be satisfied with anything less!You may have to help select a preacher

some day – for what should you look?◦What kind of preacher would you want?

When you preach – what do you hope to accomplish?

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Looking For A Preacher!Looking For A Preacher!5

A church was in need of a preacher. One of the elders was interested in finding out just what kind of a preacher the church wanted. In order to do this he composed a letter as though it had been received from a preacher and read it to the committee selecting a new preacher. The letter read like this….

Would You Want This PreacherWould You Want This Preacher??6

Gentlemen: Understanding that you need a preacher, I would like to apply for the position. I have many qualifications that I think you would appreciate. I have been blessed to preach with power and have had some success as a writer. Some say that I am a good organizer. I have been a leader in most places I have been. Some folks, however, have some things against me. I am over 55 years of age. I have never preached in one place for more that three years at a time. In some places I have left town after my work caused riots and disturbances. I have to admit that I have been in jail three or four times, but not because of any wrongdoing on my part. My health is not too good, though I still get a good deal done. I have had to work at my trade to help pay my way. The churches I have preached in have been small, though located in several large cities. I have not gotten along too well with the religious leaders in different towns where I have preached and I am sure they would not recommend me. In fact, some of them have threatened me, taken me to court, and even attacked me physically. I am not too good at keeping records either. I have been known to forget whom I have baptized. However, if you can use me, I shall do my best for you, even if I have to work to help with my support.”

A Preacher Who Wouldn’t DoA Preacher Who Wouldn’t Do!!7

The elder read this letter to the committee, and asked if they were interested in the applicant. They replied that he would never do for their church. They were not interested in any unhealthy, trouble-making, contentious, ex-convict; and were insulted that his application had ever been presented!

But one of them did ask the preacher’s name, and the elder replied,…“the Apostle Paul!”

How Jesus How Jesus PreachedPreached

“Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God”

◦ Mark 1:14

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His Preaching Was His Preaching Was AuthoritativeAuthoritative

The authority of heaven was behind what He said!◦Jn. 12:48-50; Matt. 28:18-20

This gave his preaching certainty and clarity! - cf. 1 Cor. 1:23; 2 Cor. 11:3

Preach the word of truth with bold assurance: you have the backing of heaven! - 1 Tim. 4:11; 5:7; 6:2; Titus 2:15

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His Preaching Was UrgentHis Preaching Was Urgent

Urgent in content!◦Lk. 4:16-19

Urgent in manner!◦Jn. 7:28, 37; 12:44

Demanded attention / Compelling message!

Conveyed the need for immediate action! Gospel preachers must not forget why they

preach – to save souls! – Rom. 1:16-17

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His Preaching Was His Preaching Was InstructiveInstructive

Jesus imparted God’s will! – Matt. 4:23◦Parables – Matt. 13:9-10◦Plainly – Jn. 16:29-30

Because people did not know God’s word:◦They didn’t need clichés, jokes, pep talks!

They needed God’s word! - Acts 10:33◦To hear Jesus was to hear God!

Jn. 12:49-50

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His Preaching Was His Preaching Was CompassionateCompassionate

For sinners without compromise! – Lk. 15:1-2◦Stern, direct and gentle – Jn. 8:7, 11; 4:7-26◦He made time to teach:

Nicodemus - Jn. 3:2; Zacchaeus - Lk. 19:1-5; Children – Matt. 19:13-15

◦Loved those who rejected him! – Mk. 10:21◦Forgiveness toward executioners! – Lk. 23:34◦Be aware of the plight of the lost and weak!

Rom. 10:1-2; 1 Thess. 2:7-8; 5:14; 2 Tim. 2:24-26

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His Preaching Was His Preaching Was Vehement Vehement

Fervent, vigorous denunciation of sin!◦NOT: “Don’t hurt their feelings” approach!

Matt 15:12-14

◦NOT: “Must not publicly mention certain topics ”! Acts 20:27

◦He Pronounced Heaven’s woes against sinners! Matt. 23

◦Yet, Jesus grieved for sinners!◦Matt 23:37

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His Preaching Was His Preaching Was DemandingDemanding

Demanded repentance!◦Mk. 1:15; 6:12; Lk. 13:3, 5 . . . Lk. 24:47

Demanded self-denial! – Matt. 16:24◦Prerequisite to discipleshipMatt. 10:37-39; 19:21-22

◦“Preaching which asks for nothing will get nothing.”

Demanded one way and first place!◦Jn. 14:6; Lk. 14:25-33

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His Preaching Was PlainHis Preaching Was Plain

He reached hearts with the gospel!◦He was at home with fishermen and farmers, carpenters and merchants, religious leaders, tax collectors and children, politicians and paupers.

◦People understood what he said! Eph. 5:17

◦He did not try to impress with eloquence or cheapen the gospel with coarseness!

1 Cor. 2:2; 2 Cor. 11:3

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His Preaching Was PointedHis Preaching Was Pointed

His message was clear, not obscure!◦People marveled and where astonished at his preaching!

Lk. 2:47; Matt. 7:28; 13:53-56 Mk. 11:15-18

◦People understood the point of his arguments but often rejected his teaching!

Matt. 12:1-14; 22:15-22◦Preachers must get to the point in preaching!

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His Preaching Was His Preaching Was ConvictingConvicting

His message cut to the heart!◦Jn. 8:1-9; 6:60-66

His critics could not answer his questions or win in attempts to entangle Him in his teaching!◦Lk. 6:1-11; 14:1-6; Matt. 22:23-33, 34-46

Preaching must convict with scripture, not opinion!◦Titus 1:9-11; 1 Pet. 4:11; 2 Tim. 4:2

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The Preaching of JesusThe Preaching of Jesus

Was…◦Authoritative!◦Urgent!◦Instructive!◦Compassionate!

◦Vehement!◦Demanding!◦Plain!◦Pointed!◦Convicting!

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1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. - 2 Tim. 4:1-3

Preach the way Jesus Preach the way Jesus preached!preached!

Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in

them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

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