Christ-centered preaching from Old Testament narratives

Mark C Livingston

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Christ-centered preaching from Old Testament narratives

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Mark C Livingston. Christ-centered Preaching From Old Testament Narratives. Covenant Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/68b97491-0935-4cb3-a3c5-80376ffee8f7.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

M. C. Livingston. Christ-centered preaching from Old Testament narratives. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/68b97491-0935-4cb3-a3c5-80376ffee8f7

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Mark C Livingston. Christ-Centered Preaching From Old Testament Narratives. Covenant Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/68b97491-0935-4cb3-a3c5-80376ffee8f7.

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Mark C Livingston

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Jesus Christ--Relation to Old Testament

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Abstract

Old Testament preaching is lacking in the following ways: most pastors are not doing it, or most pastors are doing it in the wrong way. Pastors fail to preach the Old Testament because it has cultural, linguistic, and hermeneutical challenges. Pastors preach it incorrectly when they fail to connect it with Christ. The purpose of this study was to understand the Old Testament sermon preparation process employed by pastors who preach Christ-centered sermons. Christ-centered Old Testament preaching is often neglected, and therefore the subject is relevant to every Christian preacher of God's word, and by extension to all congregations. This study employed a qualitative design using a semi-structured interview process with six preachers from various Presbyterian and Baptist denominations. The findings of this study revealed the need for a clear understanding of the Biblical Theology, a Christ-centered conviction concerning the Old Testament, diligent study from the pastor, the use of study aids, a covenanal framework, and a desire to connect the original message with today's congregations.

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