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LECTURE: HOMILETICS (EFFECTIVE PREACHING)

INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to the module Homiletics. In this fast and developing information age it is important that we learn to
effectively communicate the gospel. It is not enough just to know the truth we need to be effective
communicators of that truth and this is the reason why we have to study homiletics.
God bless you and enjoy your studies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this module is to equip learners with knowledge on communicating the gospel truth effectively
in all settings. At the end of this course the learner must know the different types of sermons and be able to
construct a homily and to deliver it effectively.

PRESCRIBED BOOKS

Effective preaching that draws people to God. By Prof. E. H Guti

ASSESSMENTS

This course has two assessments which carries 40 and 60 marks. The year mark (final mark) shall be the sum
percentages of both assessments.

OUTLINE
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1. Introduction

2. Preaching

3. Sermon

4. Types of Sermons

5. The preacher

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INTRODUCTION

HOMILETICS -HIMILIA (GK) Mutual talk, conversation, a discourse (addressing a sermon).

HOMILETICS is the art and science of preaching.

1) ART :-
a) The exercise and achievement of human faculty of imaginative selective and creative arrangement of
(substance) writing, speech or song, etc. In order to express/convey the message of God.
exercise - application of mental powers or one's rights.
achieve - to accomplish. To gain or reach by effort.

b) Production of something beautiful, skill or ability in such work. In which sympathetic understanding takes
place.

2) SCIENCE :-
a) An organized body of observed facts and theoretical interpretation. The accurate observation and
classification of some group of phenomena.

b) An expert's skillful technique.

c) Knowledge requiring systematic study and method.

WHAT IS PREACHING?

Keryssein = to proclaim as a Herald

Evangelizethai = to announce good news
Martyrein = to testify or witness
Dideskein = to teach
Prophetenein = to prophesy
Parakelein = to exhort

It is a public proclamation of Christianity to a non-Christian world. Preaching and teaching are one thing with
one goal. Matt 4:23 or 9:35; 11:1; Lk 4:15, 41; Acts 28:31
Preaching is communication of truth by man to man. Rom 10:14-15.
It has to be Christ centered and based on the word of God. Jer 23:16,28; cf 27:14,16; Ps 33:6, Jer 1:9-10; 5:14 ;
2 Pet 1:21; Isa 55:10-12 ; Heb 4:12; 1 Pet 1:23,25; Rom 1:16; 1 Thess 2:13. A preacher is an ambassador for
Christ; 2 Cor 5:18-20.

True Gospel preaching is a channel through which divine grace flows to human hearts. It is a Spirit empowered
exercise employed by God to communicate divine truth. Preaching has a divine element and a human element.
Preachers must skillful handle the word of truth and present it in the most effective manner. A preacher must
be a man of serious purpose. Preaching is a major tool in God's hand. A preacher is God's voice to his people.

SERMON
A sermon is the means to an end and not a mere display. A sermon is a discourse of truth, mainly to convey the
message of salvation, healing, exhortation, etc. It is a message from God to man by means of man. It must be
full of knowledge, well prepared, influenced by the Holy Spirit (anointed) and very simplified information. (The
old lady story of the Bible instead of a dictionary)
In every sermon there is an inspiration, information and motivation Jer 23:28. Sermon must have inspired
word to be effective 1 Cor 1:21-28. Sermon must lift up Christ so as Christ to draw many to him Jn 12:32.
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Sermon must be persuasive, Acts 26:28-29.
Every sermon has parts:- a)Theme
b)Text
c) Introduction
d) Body/Discussion
e) Conclusion

a) THEME
How to select a theme:
A building needs a blue-print, a story needs a plot , a picture needs a centre of interest or a sales talks calls for a
needed product, the same as the sermon that needs a proper subject. A train can go nowhere, no matter how
much power it has, unless it stays on the track. A sermon cannot be head properly, unless it follows the theme.
The train is the message which is the means to an end and a theme is the railway line to guide the preacher. A
theme can be subjective or objective.
E.g. subjective - The mercy of God
objective - God is merciful/Is God merciful?
subjective - The lost sinner
objective - The sinner is lost/Are sinners lost.

Select a proper theme for the specific occasion. Ask yourself these questions: What do my people most need
this time? How can I reach them?
A good preacher does not chose a theme without a proper diagnose like a bad physician (Doctor) Diagnosis is
through prayer, results from the home visitation, confessions, the character of the community, epidemic of
sickness, a calamity, special holidays and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. A theme must be comprehensive,
biblical, dynamic and specific. It must express the whole aim of a sermon, from the biblical point of view,
dynamic/full of power, and must cause a hearer's mind to think in a certain direction. It must stir mental
activity and arouse interest. It must not be a general subject which is not specific.

b)TEXT
How to choose and interpret:
Text-textus (LT) something woven
Text is the web of a sermon.

A text can be chosen of the theme is already chosen. In this case the text must support the theme without
distorting the theme. This can be done by the help of a concordance or after prayer and meditation. Quite
frequently the text is chosen before the theme. The text may come after prayer, study or after meditation.

Selection of a text mainly depends on the preachers approach to a sermon.

It may consist of a simple verse or more and sometimes a part of a verse or the whole chapter. The purpose of
a text is to give a doctrine to church. It helps the church understanding the truth of God. It confines the
preacher to his subject.
Don't take a text, forget what is on the text and wonder away from the text. A text should expose all needed in
the sermon. Avoid the use of odd texts. e.g. "God is love", "Beware of Dogs". The text is the cause of a sermon
and not the excuse.
Avoid choosing a texts that demand something which you cannot fulfill in the sermon or we should keep within
our own capabilities as preachers. Avoid using a text you don't understand properly. The text should be
selected with one's audience in mind. The character of the audience should be considered much.

INTERPRETATION OF THE TEXT

1) In the light of the context. The best way to interpret a verse is after you have read the preceding and
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following verses.
e.g.:- Heb 12:1 ; cf Heb 11:1- ;Col 2:21;
Preaching without the knowledge of the context give more room to strange doctrines.

2) In harmony with the teaching of the whole Bible. The Bible does not contradict itself. e.g. Lk 14:6

3) In harmony with sound systematic doctrine. A single verse that seems contrary to others must not be used
against the established doctrine.
e.g.:- Women should not stand before men.
Triune God, Virgin birth, etc.

4) Original languages:
It is important to understand the root meaning of some words. We must also be careful of quoting from
hearsay trusting the accuracy of another's research. Quotation on the pulpit might not always be good on
average congregations. It is best to give people the benefits of the research and not to display methods.
e.g. Creation.

5) Different versions of the Bible:

Comparing different versions will help understand many different passages/words within your text. Common
misinterpretation can be avoided also.
e.g. 2 Tim 2:15 - study
1 Cor 13:1 - charity
2 Thess 2:7 - let ( hinder- restrain)

6) Questions to be answered:
a. Who is the author of the book?
b. Who were the recipients?
c. Where was the location of the recipients?
d. In what state were the recipients?
e. When was it written?
f. Where was the author at the time of writing?

7) Understanding the background.

Biblical history, customs, manners, geographical, e.t.c. must be considered much.

8) Avoid extreme spiritualism.

9) There must be coherence in the divisions of your text

eg. Topic; “PAUL'S THREE IAM'S"

Text: Rom 1:14-16
Theme: Paul's state of mind as a preacher
1. I am a debtor to preach vs 14
2. I am not ashamed to preach vs 16
3. I am ready to preach vs 15

10) It must be progress:

Progress is achieved by the arrangement of the divisions so that each progress takes a hearer to the goal.
Progress can be hindered by digression from the theme. Be careful of side trips. If there are two /three main
division, there can be more sub divisions to keep progress going.

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11) Your interpretation must have both progress and climax. It must have a target so that it may hit the mark.
Some simple stops from the loss of momentum. Your construction of the points makes you hit your target.

e.g. Life after death is a reality

1. Bible promises it
2. Nature illustrates.
3. All men expects/desire it
OR
a) All men expect it
b) Nature illustrates it
c) The lord in the Bible promised it.

INTRODUCTION

Well begun is half done.

PURPOSE; To stir up the interest of the audience. It prepares people to want to listen. It brings the audience
from the law level to the higher place of the preacher’s pre-conceived plan. It clears all obstacles within their
minds.

The art of a good start must be mastered. It should be directly to the goal message. It must contain what the
sermon can fulfil only. It must not be long but to the point. It can be from the context, text, historical
background, stories, manners, customs, geography current news, economical state (e.t.c.).
(e.g.). Col 4 v12 "Life=s Greatest Objectives"

TO KNOW GOD'S WILL IN EVERYTHING WE DO

What on earth should be the greatest objective in Christian life? Is it a good position in business world? To be
happily married? To be the greatest preacher? No! All these are good in their place, but the greatest objective
is to know God's will in everything we do.

Lk 10:30-37 The Good Samaritan

Jerusalem 2500 feet above sea level (chain of hills)
Jericho 1,000 feet below sea level (close to the boards of Dead sea)
Jerusalem -The city of great King, place of peace/blessing
Jericho -place of curses/unrest

e.g. Matt 5:13 "seasoning that has no flavour"

Daily (cooking) seasoning of food

Names of God: Topic

Gen 17:1: Text
More than sufficient: Theme

DISCUSSION/ BODY

Discussion is the most important part of the sermon which presents the truth within the theme and text. The
theme, text, introduction and conclusion are knitted together in the discussion like a build that has foundation,
superstructure and roof, the discussion and roof, the discussion must have divisions as well. They can be three
or more depending on the text. Time has divisions also; past presents and future. Day has its divisions; dawn,
morning, noon, afternoon, evening and night.

Life=s divisions are also a good example. Babyhood, childhood, youth, manhood, middle-aged and old age.
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Season can help us also; summer, autumn, winter and spring. These division are the framework of discussion.
They must be there first. They are like a skeleton of our bodies where all other parts are built on.
a) They help the preacher keep unity within his sermon.
b) They maintain interest within the audience.
c) They help the memory. The divisions maintain order 1 Cor 14:33, 40 order is the heaven's first law. Human
mind reject chaos and easily take things in order. Our homes demand order, dressing, demands order.

Every discussion must have order, movement and progress.

e.g. "a merry go round has order and movement but not progress"
It must not have many little disconnected sermons within one sermon. No division should stand too boldly at
the cost of other divisions. The negative should precede the positive. The abstract should be stated before the
concrete. Conviction must go before the appeal. The false must precede before the truth. The wrong must be
shown first before the truth.

CHRISTIANS RACE OF LIFE

Heb 12:1-2

1. Spectators at the race

(faith heroes)
2. Training for the race
(putting away)
3. Giant of the race
(strong running /patience)
4. Reward of the race
(looking unto Jesus ) imitating his example.

CONCLUSION

Conclusion ought to have clarity. It is where action/decision is, so is the most vital part of a sermon. Hearers’
decision is made because of the conclusion. It is the point of climax where your goals are met. BE CLEAR, BE
SPECIFIC, PERSONAL HAVE BREVITY AND INTENSITY.

TYPES OF CONCLUSIONS:

1. Lesson Conclusion:
Some lessons don't need a practical application, in this case, the conclusion can be of a prayer and much
assurance in the word of God. One should avoid concluding with the lesson.

2. Summary Conclusion:
It helps the hearer remember the sermon. It is best for a teaching sermon It is also called recapitulation
conclusion.

3. Appeal Conclusion:
Simple making a direct appeal for immediate decision, action or obedience such as altar call, or invitation to
counselling room.

TYPES OF SERMONS

TOPICAL SERMON
It takes from the text only a topic or subject. It opens the doors to rhetorical eloquence. It is too general i its
scope. It provides information on a certain topic through the Bible. It gives more room for thorough discussion
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of the topic. It creates /stirs interest in the audience. Doctrine can be studied, examined, expounded and
applied in a topical way.
Always ask yourself what you are going to talk about, why this topic in particular, how it can be put across and
its promises can be fulfilled.

e.g. PRAYER
meaning of prayer Lk 11:1
necessity of prayer Lk 18:1
method of prayer Lk 11:2-4
result of prayer Jn 5:14-15

FAITH
what is faith Heb 11:1
necessity of faith Heb 11:6
how to receive faith Rom 10:17
results of faith Matt 17:20-21

TEXTUAL SERMON
It draws its main division from the text. As its name implies, it consists of selecting verses, a verse or even the
part of a verse as its text. It takes the skeleton of principal division from itself.
The two methods of making textual divisions;
ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS

1. Analysis means to break down into the constituent parts:

The ideas, the duties, the arguments, the classification, the conditions, the doctrines, questions or admonitions
should be noted. You should discover the parts and their relationship.

e.g.
(A) BELIEVER'S INHERITANCE
1 Pet 1:4 (related promises)
1. It is incorruptible
2. It is undefiled
3. It is unfading
4. It is reserved for you.

(B) THE SON AND THE FATHER

Jn 14:6-9 (related doctrine)
1. He is the way to the father: 6
2. He is the revelation of the father: 7
3. He is the one with the father: 9

(C) DUTIES OF A YOUNG PASTOR

1 Tim 4:13 (related duties)
1. Reading
2. Exhorting
3. Teaching

(D) THREE THINGS TO AVOID

Ps 1:1 (related admonitions)
1. Counsel of the ungodly
2. The way of the sinners
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3. The seat of the scornful

(E) THE CONDITIONS FOR ANSWERED PRAYER

Jn 15:7 (related conditions)
1. That we abide in Christ
2. That Christ's word abide in us.

NOTE:
1. The divisions are divided from the text.
2. Points in the outline are from the text.
To analyze a text is simple to separate its parts so as to examine the separately.

ACTS 5 v 42
Who is the speaker?
Why is this said?
Who is addressed?
What is required?
What are the conditions of success?
What lessons are taught?
What promises are made?
What ideas are expressed?
What doctrines are taught?

2. Synthesis: Is to make/ form the parts an organized whole or putting together. It is the construction of an
outline from the points supplied by the text, to suit the purpose or pattern of the sermon. The preacher uses
the material in the text in its meaning, but reshape to meet the special needs of the occasion. So the material is
Biblical but the total design is invented.

Three types of synthetic textual sermons:

1. Invented order outline
2. Minor theme outline
3. Superimposed design outline.

e.g.
(A) PERFECT MANHOOD IN CHRIST
Eph 4:13 (invented order outline)
1. Perfect maturity is the Christian’s goal
2. Perfect maturity is revealed in Christ
3. Perfect maturity is achieved by unity with the knowledge of Christ.

(B) RECONCILIATION
Col 1:20, 21 (minor theme outline)
1. Need for reconciliation - enmity and evil behaviour
2. Instrument of reconciliation - the blood of the cross
3. Scope of reconciliation - things in earth or heaven
4. Results of reconciliation - presented holy in God's sight

(B) GETTING VICTORY OVER WORRY

Phil 4:6 (minor theme outline)
1. Prayer brings peace instead of worry
2. Supplication gets God's help in times of worry
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3. Thanksgiving keeps worry from returning

(C) THE LADDER OF GOD'S ABILITY

Eph 3:20 (superimposed)
1. God can do what we ask
2. God can do what we think
3. God can do all we ask or think
4. God can do above all we ask or think
5. God can do abundantly above all we ask or think
6. God can do exceedingly, abundantly, above all we ask or think.

EXPOSITORY SERMON
It came from two Latin words:-
a) EX - out
b) PONO- to place
So it means "to place out, to display or to exhibit. “It is the exhibit display or to place out the truth in the
passage of scripture. A passage is usually consists of a paragraph, a number of verses which present, the main
thought or theme. It must be totally restricted in the outline to the chosen passage. Its text is usually longer
than that of a textual or topical sermon. It can be a paragraph, a chapter or a whole book of the bible. It is a
treatment of the bible passage, while topical and textual sermons are a treatment of the subject. It can be a
Doctrinal, Ethical, Biographical, etc.

e.g.
(A) JUSTIFICATION
Rom 5:1-9 (doctrinal)
1. Needed for justification
a) Man is without strength: 6
b) Man is a sinner: 8
2. Provision for justification
a) God's love: 8
b) Christ's death: 6
c) Christ's blood: 9

3. The appropriation of justification

a) By faith: 1

4. The results of justification

a) Access to grace: 2
b) Peace with God: 1
c) Salvation from within: 9
d) Victory in tribulation: 3
e) Development of character: 3-5

NOTE
Expository sermon can be an Analysis

(B)LIFE OF CORNELIUS
Acts 10:1-8 (biographical)
You expose the success or failures, bad or good characteristics. You must discover, discuss and present to the
hearer the Bible character in biographical sermon.

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(C)THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
1Cor 15:3-19 (propositional)
Many witnessed the resurrection
vs 3-8
a. Peter
b. The twelve
c. 500 brethren at once
d. James
e. Paul by revelation

The opposite conclusion is absurd

vs 12-19
a. Preaching would be in vain
b. Faith in God would be useless
c. All preachers would be false witness
d. all Christians would be sinners
e. All righteous dead perished.

STEPS IN EXPOSITORY SERMON PREPARATION

1. Select an appropriate text
2. Read the text through carefully many times
3. Write every thought on paper
4. Consult a good commentary/dictionary or other books.
5. Examine the material until one theme stand out above the rest.
6. Eliminate all material that does not relate to the theme.
7. Arrange the remaining material in an outline of the main divisions.
8. Prepare an introduction and a conclusion of your sermon.
9. Study the outline until it could be delivered without the use of notes; Ecc 12:9-12

THE PREACHER

SERMON DELIVERY
It is not enough to have a good sermon with improved sermon delivery methods. We have two aspects of
sermon delivery:
a) Physical aspect
b) Spiritual aspect

PHYSICAL ASPECT
(A) The preacher's posture:
We cannot presume to say how exactly a preacher must stand, but he must be standing in a good way so that
he may not attract undue attention to himself. A preacher must not lean on the pulpit. Lazy posture will cause
your audience to feel pity on you or they may think that you are sick or hungry. A preacher must appear
completely oriented to his task, if he/she is awkward, uneasy, or stiffy, the hearers also will be uneasy for his
sake. Poise is a desirable quality of posture. (Dignified or self-assured manner)

(B)The gestures.
There is no positive rule: BE NATURAL.
Awkward and meaningless gestures should be avoided, for they draw attention away from the message.
Gestures means something and are of value only when they are used to give greater force to the emphatic
words /phrase. Practical gestures should not be premeditated. It is best to have the preacher mind entirely on
the message and not entirely on the gestures.
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(C)Voice.
The voice is the preacher' most valuable instrument of delivery Acts 15:7 Isa 58:1. It is like a trumpet 1 Cor
14:8.
a) Volume
The preacher's voice needs volume but not to thunder throughout. He must be heard and possess the power to
lift the voice occasionally for emphasis. Uniform loudness does not impress the audience nor is it the sign of
anointing. On the other hand a weak and dull uniform voice is a fatal limitation to preaching. Voice is capable of
expressing love, joy, anger, sorrow sympathy, in its very tone.

b) Flexibility
The preacher must be able to use a variety of pitches and degrees of volume. Always remember the three 'Ps":-
PITCH
PUNCH
PAUSE

(D) Language:
1. The preacher’s language must always be easy to understand 1 Cor 14:9-19.The preacher must always choose
the right words Ecc 12:10, because the words are forceful Job 6:25. Words can be troublesome, profitless, idle
words, smooth words, fair words, deceiving words or ignorant words. Acts 15:24, 2 Tim 2:14, Matt 12:36, Rom
16:18, Ps 55:21, Job 35:16.
Language is the incarnation of thought or thoughts clothed with words. The more study he give to the words,
the more effective his massage to the audience. Words form an important part of a person' life. Words form an
important part of the preacher's life.
A child of 5 years has about 3000 words in his vocabulary. At the age of 10 years he knows 5000 words , At 14
years he knows 10 000 words, after High School he knows 15 000 words. After a college graduating he knows
20 000 to 30 000 words.

2. The words must be simple.

Don't use unnecessary long words which defect their purpose. "Big, high sounding words, are often but graves
in which men bury their little ideas. “Shallow mud water and deep, clear water are alike in one aspect the
bottom cannot be seen. Look at these three passages of scriptures:
Matt 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44. Try to reach every common person by simple words. We must be
careful of becoming verbal gymnasts, and making a mere display of language.

3. Watch your language.

Grammatical errors only serve to draw the attention of an audience from the message to the messenger.
eg a)They hotted that furnace seven times hotter than ever it was used."
b)"For God so loved the world that he gave his only forgotten son, that who soever believes should not perish
but have internal life."
Read good books that has good English. If possible, study English by correspondence or under a capable
teacher of English. Prov. 1:20-28. Let reading be your habit as well as writing. Have someone you ask to correct
your gramma, Prov. 27:6, then increase your learning Prov. 1:2-7.

4. Some common lapses must be watched.

e.g. a) You and I, me and you, Instead of you and me or for us.
b) Everyone has their own opinion (everyone has his own opinion)

5. The language used should be forceful. The words should speak what is in the mind of the speaker.

6. Specific words must be applied take your time preparing/selecting the correct words in order to express your
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thoughts as clear and forceful as possible. Try to find meanings of new words always. A dictionary must always
be by your side.

7. Be careful of the use of divine titles.

eg. God = God, Jehovah, Lord of hosts. The Most High e.t.c.
Jesus = The savior, our Lord and Master, The Lord e.t.c.
Holy Spirit = Spirit of truth, The Comforter, The Spirit etc.
Bible = The Word of God, The Word of truth, Divine oracles e.t.c.

8. Try to pronounce correctly always. The use of a dictionary may help also.
NOTE
Christians are:
Birthed in preaching;
Inspired in preaching;
Convicted in preaching;
Motivated in preaching;
So they need the preacher every day.

9. Vibrance and Urgency

New Testament preaching is not something irrelevant but revelational. It must not be something dry and dull
full of living power because it carries the wave of the Kingdom. The audience is brought into direct contact with
the living God through the preaching power of God.
Matt 4:12-17; Mark 1:14-15
This words is vibrate with life and vitality. They carry three important elements. Matt 4:12-17
1. Sense of purpose: 12-13
2. Sense of fulfilment: 14
3. Sense of urgency: 17

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What is proclaimed must be full of life and a sense of urgency .So the preaching must not be a mere sermon
but the message of truth and must carry within it purpose and urgency. 1 Cor 1:21; 2:1-5. A preacher (KERUX)
was a herald, someone who announced momentous news, someone who came with the sense of urgency and
representing a power greater than himself. 1 Cor. 9:16.

10. PRAYER
He who speaks much to men for god must speak much to God for men. Powerless and profitless ministry is
prayer less. Theology must be accompanied by kneelogy.
MUCH PRAYER = MUCH POWER
LITTLE PRAYER = LITTLE POWER
NO PRAYER = NO POWER
It is more important than being a preacher. It is being a son of God .Prayer is the principal expression of our
relationship with God. Prayer is crucial because of the spiritual battles we are engaged in .The strength of Jesus
Christ, is obtained through prayer, It is necessary and sufficient resource of victory. The primary way to
overcome Satan is on our knees. Jesus prayed when subjected to temptation Jn 6:15; Matt 14:23; Jn 17. He
prayed before asking the disciples a key question about their understanding of his identity. Lk 9:18-22. He
prayed when people had false views of him Jn 6:15. He prayed for those close to him Lk 22:32.

11. SHOULD BE SPIRITUALLY FIT

When God created an eagle he gave it wings to fly. Every eaglet learns to fly so as to be like the mother eagle.
A preacher must exercise to be spiritually fit as well as physically.
a) He must be gifted
We know that we are all gifted Eph 4:7, 8, 11; 1 Pet 4:10, 11. We cannot exhaust him for the Spirit is given
without measure Jn 2:34.They are given for the common good ,and to edify the body 1 Cor 12:4-10, Rom 12:3-
8, Eph 4:12-16. They are distributed according to His (H/S) administration. Every men's work shall be
answerable Matt 25:14-30. Some are gifted by the laying on of hands and must be stirred up 2 Tim 1:6-7.
NOTE
Persistent people begin their success where most others quit. It is not what you have, it is what you do with
what you have that makes the difference. Set your sights on big game. Dream big, because you serve a big
God.

12. REVELATION
It is a fact disclosed or revealed, especially in a dramatic or surprising way. There are two different realms, one
is that of Doctrine, the other is that of Revelation: The first can be attained with little effort, a little cleverness
and a little eloquence, the second is beyond human ability. Revelation is something that should give birth.
Revelation is the breath of life for the believer. Doctrine save us unto life by itself. The channel of revelation is
from the H/S into the human spirit Gal 1:12; 1 Cor 2:10-16. Revelation makes us know him better Eph 1:17-18.
It is an enlightenment of our minds and spirit. It might come as a process of studying scriptures, or through
prayer and also when meditating upon the word of God.
The preacher must RECEIVE THE LIGHT,
then the FIXING OF THE LIGHT (Ps 119:11)
and the SHARING OF THE LIGHT (1Cor 2:13)
The light shines into the spirit then understood before it’s shared. Scriptures are inspired so we need
revelation. 2 Tim 3:16; 2 Cor 3:6.The Holy Spirit helps us 1 Cor 2:12; 2 Pet 1:21.

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