Preaching Christ From the Old Testament

Arguing for the need both to preach Christ in every sermon and to preach regularly from the Old Testament, Sidney Greidanus develops a christocentric method that will help preachers do both simultaneously.* Preaching Christ and Preaching the Old Testament * The Necessity of Preaching Christ from the Old Testament * The History of Preaching Christ from the Old Testament (I) * The History of Preaching Christ from the Old Testament (II) * New Testament Principles for Preaching Christ from the Old Testament * The Christocentric Method * Steps from Old Testament Text to Christocentric Sermon * Practicing the Christocentric Method* Steps from Text to Sermon* An Expository Sermon Model

Greidanus challenges Old Testament scholars to broaden their focus and to understand the Old Testament not only in its own historical context but also in the context of the New Testament. Suggesting specific steps and providing concrete examples, this volume provides a practical guide for preaching Christ from the Old Testament.Read less