Preaching Matthew, Using Commentaries Well and Collaborative Preparation
Jun 18, 2024
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Exploring teaching strategies for the Gospel of Matthew, benefits of collaborative preparation, and using commentaries effectively. Insightful discussion on structuring preaching schedules, incorporating small groups, and preaching styles. Highlighting Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel, significance of geographical progression in Matthew, and preaching without notes. Celebrating podcast anniversary and inviting support for training event in Uganda.
Matthew's gospel serves as a guide for discipleship and understanding Jesus' teachings.
Collaborative discussions among educators enhance teaching practices and understanding of the Gospel of Matthew.
Deep dives
Matthew's Gospel as a Manual for Discipleship
Matthew's gospel is perceived as a manual for discipleship, structured with five significant blocks of teaching, including the well-known Sermon on the Mount. It serves as a guide to understanding Jesus, his values, and the kingdom, enabling followers to learn and embody his teachings.
Collaboration Among Bible Teachers Teaching Matthew
Bible teachers engage in collaborative discussions about teaching the Gospel of Matthew, sharing insights, resources, and teaching methodologies. The episode highlights the value of collaborative opportunities among educators to enhance understanding and teaching practices.
Planning Long Series on Matthew for Teaching
Educators discuss strategies for planning extended series on the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing the importance of breaking down the book effectively for preaching units and aligning content with the church calendar. The conversation explores the benefits of mapping out preaching units for in-depth and impactful teaching.
Utilizing Commentaries as Educational Resources
The conversation delves into the use of commentaries, highlighting their role as consultation tools to supplement personal study of the text. The importance of leveraging commentaries in sermon preparation while respecting the differences between scholarly insights and sermon delivery is emphasized, encouraging a balanced approach to incorporating commentary insights into preaching.
3/5 of the Expositors Collective leadership team take a break from filming their video course to chat about teaching through the Gospel of Matthew. Nick and Mike are teaching it at their churches and John is recording audio commentary for the Listeners Bible Commentary
The Listener’s Commentary provides clear, accessible teaching through each book of the New Testament in audio format so you can learn and live the Bible.
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