Stewards of the mysteries of God
Subtitle: preaching the Old Testament--and the New
By: Patrick D. Miller
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Eugene, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781620325513
Subjects: Homiletical use; Bible; Sermons; Preaching
Description: One of our best known biblical interpreters offers essays and sermons meant to assist preachers in their interpretation and explication of biblical texts. Often neglected in preaching, the Old Testament is a particular focus of attention, but only in the context of the wholeness of Scripture. Questions addressed in this volume include the following: How does one approach and preach the Old Testament at Easter? What are the contemporary issues or dimensions in preaching the Ten Commandments? And how does the preacher hold the Old Testament and the New Testament in proclaiming God's word to the church? In this collection, attention is given to preaching about the ministry and on particular occasions, such as funerals, baccalaureates, ordination, and in Advent and Christmas as well as before Holy Communion.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-175).
Table of contents: title: Essays. The Old Testament in the pulpit; title: Preaching and teaching the Old Testament; title: Preaching the Old Testament at Easter; title: Preaching repentance in a narcissistic age : Psalm 51; title: Preaching the Ten Commandments; title: Preaching the First Commandment in a pluralistic age; title: Sermons. On the ministry. When Christ calls; title: What you need to know; title: The prophet's sons and daughters; title: Stewards of the mysteries of God; title: By what authority?; title: Called of God; title: Advent and Christmas time. Keep awake; title: Joy to the world; title: Christmas : the surprising imagination of God; title: Funeral services. Precious in the sight of the Lord (Psalm 116:15); title: Heaven; title: We are the Lord's; title: Communion and other occasions. Taste and see; title: What does God do about sin?; title: The glory of God and human glory; title: The things that make for peace; title: Love the stranger; title: Unless the Lord build the house; title: Keep these words in your heart; title: A last meal; title: Our life in praise of God.