The MacArthur Masterclass

2. Who Can Be an Expositor?

God reserves the high privilege of expository preaching for those with the right character. This episode outlines what the Bible says, particularly in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, is the necessary character and requirements of those who would be expositors.

Application Questions for Episode 2: Who Can Be an Expositor?

  1. Write out all the elder qualifications from Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3...
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  2. Which qualifications do you need to grow in?
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  3. How do you make sure your life is marked by these character qualities?
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  4. Before moving to the next lecture, read or listen to the following resources...

    Chapter on elders from The Master's Plan for the Church.

    This booklet from Grace to You: Answering the Key Questions About Elders

    Listen to or read the following series from Grace to You: Church Leadership: A Study of Elders and Deacons
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  5. Ask a couple older, godlier men if they think ministry is something you should pursue.
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Lesson Plan

1. What is Expository Preaching?
2. Who Can Be an Expositor?
3. Analyze the Text
4. Structuring the Sermon
5. Gettting the Meaning Right
6. The Sermon's Intent
7. Outlining the Sermon
8. Introductions and Conclusions
9. Illustrations
10. Application

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3. Analyze the Text

What is the text saying? That’s the first question every preacher must ask as he sets out to craft an expository sermon. This episode shows you what you’re looking for, and what you need to accomplish, during the first step of the sermon building process.

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