Steve, Though we differ on some theological matters, out approach is so similar at times that its kinda scary. DW > Kevin, > Just bring out the meaning of the text. I very rarely mention Hebrew > or Greek words in a sermon. If I reference a word or phrase I might say > "it literally means ..." or "the word used here is the same (or > different) from the word used there". Also, and this is something that > I often struggle with, there are many things you learn in the study that > you just can't bring into a sermon. Otherwise you could spend the whole > message on just one word or phrase. But if you are faithful just to > bring out the meaning of the text - folks will be fed in great abundance > as unfortunately today many people are ignorant of the Bible (reinforced > by pastors who do not bring out the meaning of the text but just attach > the text to a sermon they want to preach). Your passion for the Word > will be evident in your preaching a simple message that helps people to > better understand what the Word of God is saying. > > Peace, > Steve > > Kevin Sigafoos wrote: >> You're welcome, Charles. Really, it's my joy to read and study the >> Bible in the original languages. The more I read, the more I see, and >> the more I praise God for the wonder of His Word. >> >> Now, you gentlemen can help me. As you can tell, sometimes I can get >> a bit technical about the grammar and syntax of the text. Yet, when I >> preach I have always been told to NOT use Greek and/or Hebrew words in >> my sermons. How might I bring out the things I wrote about Gen 6:18 >> if I were preaching a sermon on this text in a small rural church? >> >> The church where I currently teach is rather odd -- about 80% of us >> are seminary students or professors -- but even at Clifton I have to >> be careful not to get too technical. I am seeking to pastor a church >> full time and, most likely, it will be a small rural church a few >> hours from the seminary. How do I bring my passion for the text to >> this context without appearing like I am showing off my knowledge? >> >> >> -- >> >> Grace and peace, >> Kevin Sigafoos >> --------------------- >> For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be >> glory forever. Amen. (Rom 11:36) >> >> To subscribe, send a message to: pastorsforum-join@... >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe, send a message to: >> pastorsforum-unsubscribe@... >> >> >> > > -- > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Pastor Steven G. Rockhill > Lisbon Reformed Presbyterian Church > PO Box 88 > Lisbon, NY 13658 > 315-393-9041 > revrock@... > > Church site: http://lisbonrpc.org > Audio Sermons: http://revrockhill.com > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > To subscribe, send a message to: pastorsforum-join@... > > To unsubscribe, send a message to: pastorsforum-unsubscribe@... >