HOMI 820 Expository Preaching and Teaching and the Old Testament

This course is designed to prepare students to preach from the Old Testament. Special attention will be given to genres and theological themes that arise from the Old Testament text.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

The Old Testament is the “first” testament and foundational to understanding the New Testament scriptures. Believers in all walks of life must interpret God’s Word correctly. Developing the proper hermeneutical skills to identify and defend against errors in doctrine will allow Christians to grow in the grace of Jesus Christ. Pastors and teachers must develop effective expository messages from the Old Testament to serve the church and advance the Great Commission. Examining differing views on Old Testament interpretation will increase awareness of various positions and strengthen the ability to properly exegete the Bible and craft meaningful messages to equip the saints.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. The student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be 500–600 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to two other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 200 words. Any sources used must be cited in current Turabian format. (CLO’s: A, B, C)

Finding the Central Themes of Covenant and Kingdom in the Old Testament Assignment

The student will complete a worksheet that explains how the themes of Covenant and Kingdom are woven throughout the Old Testament scriptures. (CLO’s A, B).

Book Critique Assignments (2)

The student will write two book critiques for this course. Each will be 1000-1200 words and follow the current Turabian format. The first will cover The Homiletical Plot, and the second will cover Preaching Christ from the Old Testament. Each book critique must include a summary of the main idea and content of the book as well as a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the book. Each book should aid the student in developing expository sermons from the Old Testament. (CLO’s: B, D)

Exegetical Paper Assignment

The student will write a 12–15-page exegetical paper based on 1 Samuel 15 including a historical, contextual, analytical, and theological analysis. This paper must be written in the current Turabian format and include at least 25 footnotes (CLO’s: A, D)

Sermon Outline Assignment

Using the worksheet provided, the student will complete a homiletical sermon outline for 1 Samuel 15. (CLO’s: A, D)

Legacy of Preachers Analysis Assignment

The student will choose eight preachers listed in the Legacy of Preaching, 2 volume series, and compose a two-page homiletical analysis of each preacher, including 1–2 paragraphs of biographical background, 1–2 paragraphs of preaching methodology, and a summary of the unique contribution of this preacher (1 paragraph). An Old Testament sermon from each preacher will be examined and summarized (1–2 paragraphs). This paper must be written in the current Turabian format (CLO: E)

Sermon Manuscript Assignment

Using the template provided, the student will write a 12–15-page sermon manuscript from 1 Samuel 15. The manuscript will be written for actual use and follow the most current Turabian format. The sermon will include a title page, introduction, sermon divisions, and conclusion. (CLO’s: A, B, C, D)