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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)

Chicken Breasts with Orange Sauce

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Poultry, Main dish	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3		Whole chicken breasts,halved
1	ts	Salt divided
1/4	c	Butter/margarine
2 1/2	tb	Flour
2	tb	Sugar
1/4	ts	Dry mustard
1/4	ts	Cinnamon
1/4	ts	Ginger
1 1/2	c	Hot cooked rice
		Parsley for garnish
		Orange slices for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Sprinkle chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp. salt.   Brown in butter in skillet;
remove.  Add flour, sugar, spices, and remaining 1/2/tsp. salt to dripings
in skillet; stir to smooth paste. Gradually stir in orange juice. Cook,
stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to boil. Add chicken
breasts and cover. Simmer over low heat until chicken is tender, about
30-40 min.  Remove chicken to serving platter. Serve with hot cooked rice
and sauce.  Garnish with orange slices and parsley.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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