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Five reasons why I believe expository preaching is superior to all other styles: 1. Expository preaching models and teaches the congregation how to read and study the Bible for themselves. Most Christians will mimic (in a good sense) the model they see and hear week in and week out in the pulpit. The way they see and hear their pastor approach and handle and proclaim the Scriptures will become, often unconsciously, the way they do so in their own study and devotional life. 2. Expository preaching is the most effective way to teach the content of the Bible. Exposition unpacks for people both the broad sweep of God?s activity in redemptive history and the particular principles and truths of theology so essential for growth in Christ. 3. Expository preaching is the most effective way for the preacher to learn the content of the Bible. The sort of preparatory study essential to preach expositionally enhances the preacher?s growth in the knowledge of the Word in a way that other forms of preaching do not. When one is compelled to preach systematically through a book of the Bible, the preacher finds that he must address a greater number of issues and problems than would otherwise readily spring to mind. 4. Expository preaching is a check against hobby-horse preaching. That is to say, preaching verse-by-verse through a book of the Bible guards the preacher from obsessive preoccupation with his own cherished themes, which are all too often remote from either the interests or needs of the congregation. 5. Expository preaching insures that the people of God will be fed a full, well-balanced diet of the Word of God. The Scriptures are such that consistent exposition will yield teaching on the full range of theological issues, ethics (both individual and corporate), family obligations, social responsibility, etc.

Sam Storms

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Hot And Sour Soup With Chayote, Shrimp, And M

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Asian	Asian, Soups	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	lb	Small shrimp, rinsed
1		Small Lemon rind
1		Top Lemongrass, optional
1/2	t	Allspice berries
2		Garlic Cloves, sliced
3	T	Oyster Sauce
5	c	Water
1		Chayote, about 3/4 lb.
6	oz	Small Mushrooms
2	t	Chili-garlic paste
1/4	c	Lemon juice
		Cilantro Leaves to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Peel chayote and cut in 1/8-1/4" dice.  Peel shrimp; combine shells  in
a pot with lemon rind, optional lemon grass tops, allspice  berries,
garlic, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and water.  Simmer,  covered, for
15-20 minutes. 2. Strain shrimp broth, discarding  solids. Return to
the pot with the chayote; simmer until not quite  tender, 5-6 miuntes.
3. Devein and halve shrimp lengthwise; add to  soup with mushrooms and
1 teaspoon chili paste. Bring soup to a boil,  stirring until shrimps
turn pink. Slowly add lemon juice, chili  paste, and oyster sauce to
taste. Stir in cilantro and serve.  Source:  Uncommon Fruits and
Vegetables - A Commonsense Guide,  Elizabeth Schneider  From Gemini's
MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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