The MacArthur Masterclass

6. The Sermon's Intent

Once you understand the text’s meaning, you next need to figure out what your sermon is about. Only then can you show your audience what the Bible’s timeless truth is and what it means for their lives.

Application Questions for Episode 6: The Sermon's Intent

  1. Again, read 1 Peter 1:3–17
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  2. Write a thesis statement for the text.  
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  3. Write a homiletical statement for the text.
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  4. In one paragraph, explain why you’ve chosen the thesis statement you have. Do the same for the homiletical statement.  
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  5. In another paragraph, explain any parts of this passage that are going to be challenging to explain.
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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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7. Outlining the Sermon

To make sure your audience understands Scripture’s timeless truth, you need a clear, effective outline. Learn how John MacArthur outlines his sermons and find out how you can organize your sermon’s content.

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