The Limits of the Big Idea in Preaching
Do biblical writers always write with a singular theme, or are tangential and auxiliary points sometimes an important feature? Do all biblical genres equally lend themselves to this kind of distillation?
Do biblical writers always write with a singular theme, or are tangential and auxiliary points sometimes an important feature? Do all biblical genres equally lend themselves to this kind of distillation?
If we think Job is about why we suffer, then the LORD’s refusal to answer Job on that question seems confusing and rude. But if we see that Job is about trusting God when we don’t know why we suffer, then God’s reply makes sense.
An emphasis on holism and integration is strengthened by placing the whole of ourselves in the context of the whole of creation. Our whole-hearted, whole-self response to God and his word is a subset of our whole-hearted, whole-self existence as his creatures.
Many years ago, a pastor regularly quoted someone I misheard as “Corey Tennenbloom” without any background or context. He assumed everyone recognised the name.
What a fun way to spend an evening! What a great way to empower the nerds and info-dumpers in our midst! And what potential for leveraging this trend for gospel ministry!