1 ) Reminder

The hardest part about preaching (/teaching)”¦

The first 50 years!

Time spent in Preperation”¦ A good rule of thumb

One hour preparation per minute spent in preaching/teaching

The first thing to be done in Preaching”¦

Understand the passage (as well as you can)

The end of the first step”¦

Develop the “big idea”

The very end of the first step”¦

Develop points arising from your “big idea”

A great way to structure things”¦

Explanation, Illustration, Application

2 ) Seek help

a. Criticism before you preach!!
b. Ongoing criticism ““ always be open to improve

3 ) 10 Confessions of a Reformed Bore

a. “The more I say, the less people remember.”
b. “I don’t stick to the big idea.”
c. “I think big words are impressive.”
d. “I fail to use succinct sentences.”
e. “I forget that people love to hear about people.”
f. “I confess I worry that my sermon notes will be marked by my old English teacher.”
g. “I confess I can’t be bothered repeating myself.”
h. “My stories are dull because they are told in the past tense.”
i. “I forget to illustrate the obvious.”
j. “I keep putting the cart before the horse.” In other words, “Say what you are going to say, then say it, then

4 ) Application to Romans

1. In so far as the background to Romans helps you to understand Romans better, Praise God!…

2. But don’t forget that there are other “˜tools’ available”¦

3. Don’t forget the rules above”¦