God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
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.
Jesus is hungry but feeds others; He grows weary but offers others rest; He is the King Messiah but pays tribute; He is called the devil but casts out demons; He dies the death of a sinner but comes to save His people from their sins; He is sold for thirty pieces of silver but gives His life a ransom for many; He will not turn stones to bread for Himself but gives His own body as bread for people.
In a mixing bowl, toss the pork pieces with Essence. In a large saut_ pan,
heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the pork and brown evenly.
Remove the pork from the pan and set aside. In a mixing bowl, season the
onions, peppers, and celery with salt and pepper. Stir the flour into the
oil, stirring constantly for about 4 to 5 minutes, for a medium brown roux.
Add the onions, peppers, and celery to the roux and cook for about 2 to 3
minutes or until slightly wilted. Return the pork to the skillet and cook,
stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and broth.
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40-45
minutes. Stir in the green onions and check seasonings. Make nests with
shredded sweet potato and fry until crispy. Season with Essence. Spoon the
stew into a shallow bowl and garnish sweet potato nests, green onions, and
peppers.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #328
Recipe by: ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW#EE2434
From: Meg Antczak <meginny@frontiernet.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 07:57:46 -0500
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