![]() ![]() ![]() In expository sermons, the Bible passage is the topic, and support materials are used to explain and clarify it. In both topical and textual sermons, the Bible passage is used as support material for the topic. For example, someone could use Isaiah 66:7-13 to preach on motherhood, although motherhood is only peripheral in that text, being merely an illustration of the true theme, which is the restoration of Israel during the Millennial Kingdom. In a textual sermon, the preacher uses a text as a springboard for discussing a particular point. None of the passages is studied in depth instead, each is used to support the theme of laziness. For example, for the chosen topic of “Laziness,” the preacher might refer to Proverbs 15:19 and 18:9 and touch on Romans 12:11 and 2 Thessalonians 3:10. ![]() To prepare a topical sermon, the preacher starts with a topic and then finds a passage in the Bible that addresses that topic. The word exposition is related to the word expose-the expository preacher’s goal is simply to expose the meaning of the Bible, verse by verse.Īs a method, expository preaching differs from topical preaching and textual preaching. Expository preaching involves the exposition, or comprehensive explanation, of the Scripture that is, expository preaching presents the meaning and intent of a biblical text, providing commentary and examples to make the passage clear and understandable. ![]()
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