From the Study to the Pulpit: An 8-Step Method for Preaching and Teaching the Old Testament

by Allan Moseley

Publisher:

Lexham Press

, 2017

Overview

Many pastors struggle with preaching the Old Testament. As a professor and pastor, Allan Moseley's vast experience and knowledge go a long way in helping expositors enrich their pulpit ministry.

The purpose of his book is to offer both exegetical and preaching help by means of a workable 8-step method. The author's preaching model starts with the initial step of determining the genre and meaning of the text to doing word studies and discovering the main ideas of the text to applying the sermon in a life-changing and Christ-honoring manner.

Some books on preaching from the Old Testament are written by authors who do not actually preach, or preach only occasionally. Pastors and budding preachers need a book written by someone who has knows what it is like to be a pastor and has prepared sermons every week for years. His book reflects his classroom teaching on the subjects of exposition and hermeneutics, and it provides helpful illustrations of expositional principles that rise from his own preaching ministry.

Praise for From the Study to the Pulpit

I am always on the lookout for a good ‘how-to’ book on preaching the Old Testament. Moseley’s From the Study to the Pulpit is one of the best books on the subject I have seen. His 8 step method for sermon preparation is clear, concise, and serviceable for any preacher. Moseley covers all the bases: genre, context, word studies, determining the theme, how to connect the text to Christ, and application. I especially appreciate his commitment to stressing the importance of the use of Hebrew in sermon preparation. This book is a must read for every preacher. I will be using it in my preaching classes and in my preaching of the Old Testament!

—David L. Allen, Dean, School of Preaching, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

In this book, Moseley offers 8 strategic questions that will help the preacher or teacher take an Old Testament text and move from the written page to spoken presentation. A long-time pastor and excellent preacher, now an Old Testament professor, Moseley offers wonderful insights into understanding an ancient text and then communicating the truth of that text to a modern audience. This is a book that will be helpful to both novice and veteran preachers—and is likely to spark any number of great sermon ideas.

—Michael Duduit, Executive Editor, Preaching magazine; Dean, Clamp Divinity School, Anderson University, Anderson, SC

With this carefully developed, 8-step approach, Allan Moseley has provided a wonderful treasure for students, teachers, and pastors. Those who take time to read and reflect upon the wise insights found in From the Study to the Pulpit will be better prepared and equipped to understand and communicate the Old Testament message with greater faithfulness and effectiveness. I am genuinely delighted to recommend this thoughtful and helpful resource.

—David S. Dockery, President, Trinity International University/Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Top Highlights

“Second, teachers of the Old Testament need the skills to put an expositional process into practice.” (Page 14)

“First, reading texts in their original language helps us to understand them more clearly” (Page 21)

“Seventh, accurate exposition is the most important task for Bible teachers and preachers” (Page 26)

“‘The only reason I can think of to learn Greek and Hebrew is to understand the Bible!’” (Page 21)

“The genres in the Old Testament are narrative, law, poetry, proverbs, and prophecy.” (Page 50)

Contents

• Introduction
• What Does the Text Say?
• What Is the Text’s Genre? (Part 1)
• What Is the Text’s Genre? (Part 2)
• What Is the Text’s Context?
• What Is the Meaning of Key Words?
• What Is the Big Idea?
• What Is the Connection to Jesus?
• How Do We Apply the Old Testament to Contemporary People?

Product Details

• Title: From the Study to the Pulpit: An 8-Step Method for Preaching and Teaching the Old Testament
• Author: Allan Moseley
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Pages: 264
• Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
• Trim Size: 6x9
• ISBN: 9781683592143

About Allan Moseley

Allan Moseley is Associate Dean of Biblical Studies, and Senior Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He earned his M.Div. and Ph.D. at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before his teaching career, he served as a pastor for 15 years, and since beginning his service as a professor he has served as an interim pastor for numerous churches. He has written, edited, or contributed to ten books, has written over one hundred articles and Bible studies for publication, and has lectured and preached widely. Allan and his wife Sharon have three married children and nine grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and fishing.