“A PORTRAIT OF THE MINISTER OF GOD”

(2 Timothy 2:1-7)

I. A MINISTER IS A TEACHER 2:1-2

1. He knows where to stand. 2:1

2. He knows what to share. 2:2

3. He knows who to send. 2:2

II. A MINISTER IS A SOLDIER 2:3-4

1. You are called to participate in conflict. 2:3

2. You are called to please Christ. 2:4

III. A MINISTER IS A COMPETITOR 2:5

1. Get into the contest.

2. Go for the crown.

3. Engage with care.

IV. A MINISTER IS A FARMER 2:6-7

1. The requirement: hard work 2:6

2. The reward: heavenly wisdom 2:7

SOME THOUGHTS ON THE HIGH CALLING OF THE PREACHER
The task of proclaiming the Word of God and doing the work of the ministry is an
awesome task and weighty assignment. To perform the work effectively at times may
seem impossible given the expectations of those we serve. In a humorous vein (we trust!)
the portrait of an ideal minister was painted noting all the tasks he must perform and the
degree to which he must perform them:

THE IDEAL PREACHER

After hundreds of fruitless years, a model minister had been found to suit everyone. It is guaranteed he
will please in any church.

He preaches only 20 minutes, but thoroughly expounds the Word.

He condemns sin, but never hurts anyone’s feelings.

He works from 8:00am to 10:00pm doing every type work from preaching in the pulpit to janitor work.

He makes $100 a week, wears good clothes, buys good books regularly, has a nice family, drives a nice
car, and gives $50 a week to the church.

He stands ready to give to any good cause, also.

His family is completely model in deportment, dress and attitude.

He is 26 years old and has been preaching for 30 years.

He is tall, short, thin, heavyset, handsome, has one brown eye and one blue eye, hair parted in the
middle, left side dark and straight, right side blond and wavy.

He has a burning desire to work with teenagers and spend all his time with the older people.

He smiles all the time with a straight face because he has a sense of humor that keeps him seriously
dedicated to his work.

He makes 15 calls a day on church members, spends all his time evangelizing the unchurched, and is
never out of the office!!!
Cotton Mather, the American Puritan, more accurately assesses the nature of our
assignment when he said,

“The office of the Christian ministry, rightly understood, is the honorable

and most important, that any man in the whole world can ever sustain;

and it will be one of the wonders and employments of eternity to consider

the reasons why the wisdom and goodness of God assigned this office to

imperfect and guilty man!”

Matthew Simpson likewise caught a glimpse of the majesty and gravity of the ministry of
the Word when he noted,

“His throne is the pulpit; he stands in Christ’s stead; his message is the
Word of God; around him are immortal souls; the Savior, unseen, is
beside him; the Holy Spirit broods over the congregation; angels gaze
upon the scene, and heaven and hell await the issue. What association,
and what vast responsibility!”

In the final analysis the preacher must bury deep in his heart and never forget one
essential truth:

“ALL THAT MATTERS IN LIFE (AND PREACHING)

IS THAT I PLEASE GOD!”

This is our overarching goal and the context in which we do all that we do.
A.W. Tozer understood this when he wrote,

“We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable

to big business, the press, the world of sports, or modern education. We
are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise, but
an ultimatum.”
-A.W.Tozer, 1946 (quoted in PrayerNet Newsletter, Feb. 21, 1997)

Martin Luther also saw this, especially as he considered the needs of human souls and the
ability of the Word to meet those needs:

“Let us then consider it certain and conclusively established that the soul
can do without all things except the Word of God, and that where this is
not there is no help for the soul in anything else whatever. But if it has the
Word it is rich and lacks nothing, since this Word is the Word of life, of
truth, of light, of peace, of righteousness, of salvation, of joy, of liberty, of
wisdom, of power, of grace, of glory, and of every blessing beyond our
power to estimate.”
-(Martin Luther, “A Treatise on Christian Liberty,” Three Treatises. Philadelphia:
Muhlenberg, 1947, 23)

Duane Litfin believes an expositor of God’s Word must embrace certain commitments in
the assignment to which God has called him. There are other “precommitments” to be
sure (e.g., personal life, family, priorities, etc.;), but here we find wise counsel as we
consider the awesome assignment to “rightly divide the Word of Truth” (2 Tim. 2:15).

The following is an adaption of Litfin’s “Precommitments of an expositor” by Dr.

Hershael York.
 PRECOMMITMENTS OF AN EXPOSITOR

1. COMMITMENT TO A HIGH VIEW OF SCRIPTURE. (MATT. 5:17-18)

a. What God says, we say.

b. What the Bible says, God says.

2. CONVICTION OF THE PROFITABILITY OF ALL SCRIPTURE. (2 TIM.

3:14-17)

a. No one area of the Bible is any more inspired than another (i.e., The words
of Jesus are no more authoritative than the words of Paul. The epistles are
no more inspired than the genealogies of the Old Testament.) - (There is
equal inspiration, but degrees of importance.)

b. Preaching, therefore, must be lashed to the Scriptures, not rooted in

something else.

3. CONSEQUENT VIEW OF WHAT PREACHING IS (AS A RESULT OF #1

AND #2)

a. If you cannot say “thus saith the Lord,” it is not preaching.

b. The purpose is to lay bare the meaning of a passage.

1. What the author is saying

2. What difference it should make in the hearer’s life
3. Why God wants the hearer to know this

c. Expository preaching is the communication of a biblical concept derived

from and transmitted through any historical, grammatical, literary study of a
passage in its context, which the Holy Spirit first makes vital in the
personality of the preacher, and then through him applies accurately to the
experience of the congregation. As a result the congregation has an
experience with God through the accurate application of the Word energized
by the Holy Spirit which conforms them more to the image of Christ.
(adapted from Hadden Robinson, Biblical Preaching, 19)
4. COMMITMENT TO DO SOME CLEAR, HARD THINKING ABOUT
WHAT SCRIPTURE MEANS, HOW IT APPLIES AND HOW PEOPLE
PERCEIVE.

a. The expositor must think hard and think well.

b. He must be thorough and hard working.

c. The thinking must be done at the perceptual level, not just the conceptual.

d. The expositor must understand thinking, how thoughts work, the nature of
thought itself and how the members of the congregation will understand and
incorporate truth.

5. WILLINGNESS TO BE CONFINED TO THE INTENTION OF THE

AUTHOR.

a. What he is saying is what the expositor must say.

b. If it is outside the author’s intent, it is outside the intent of the Holy Spirit
and therefore outside the realm of divine authority.

c. Authorial intent constitutes the authority of God.

EXAMPLE:
Is it legitimate to preach on the necessity of personal witnessing from John 4 (Jesus
and the woman at the well)? What is the valid meaning of John 4? The divine author’s
meaning is the human author’s meaning is the meaning the expositor should adopt and
proclaim.
Never just preach the event. The text always carries more intent than the event. The
event itself is mute. The text gives us “interpretive events” not just events.
It is legitimate to say, “This is certainly not John’s primary meaning, but it certainly
reminds us that...” It is not necessarily true that just because Jesus did something that it is
an example for us and that we should do it. When Jesus is stated as an example, we are
also told what aspect of His character is to be imitated.

OUR FORMULA TO FOLLOW:

SOURCE >>>> ENCODING (SIGNAL) DECODING <<<< RECEPTOR
One cannot remove the first half of the equation and expect to get the correct meaning.
Words then have only the meaning that the receptor wants to assign them and then his
audience is free to do the same. (Note: the congregation will ultimately treat and
interpret the Scriptures in identical fashion as their pastor.)

Dr. Wayne McDill of SEBTS has 9 convictions that he believes undergirds the preaching
task:
1. Sermon preparation is a supernatural endeavor.
2. Effective preaching is not a mystery talent for only the most gifted.
3. Anyone can learn the methods used in the preparation of good sermons.
4. Preaching is a science before it is an art, calling for discipline before freedom.
5. Old habits resist new methods and require objectivity and discipline.
6. The greatest weakness of preaching is fuzzy, ill-defined ideas.
7. The preacher is a word crafter who clarifies his ideas carefully and precisely
with the right words.
8. Biblical preaching allows the text to shape the sermon.
9. The Bible is a rich and unlimited source of fresh, timely preaching.
-(The 12 Essential Skills for Great Preaching)

“SOME CLOSING OBSERVATIONS CONCERNING PREACHING”

“There is perhaps, no body of men so guilty of frittering away their time in

trivialities, in a fussy parade of being busy, as ministers of religion.”
-Samuel McComb (quoted in Voice, Nov/Dec 1997, page 27)

“What you are after is not that folks shall say at the end of it all, ‘What an
excellent sermon!’ That is a measured failure. You are there to have them say,
when it is over, ‘What a great God!’ It is something for men not to have been in
your presence but in His.”
-J.H. Jowett (quoted in Context, Dec. 1, 1997, page 2)
“Preaching is itself an act of grace, making clear God’s initiative toward us in Christ.
Preaching is one means by which the redeemed bear witness to the Son who saves.
That message of divine salvation, the unmerited act of God in Christ, is the criterion by
which all preaching is to be judged... All human speech is rendered mute by the
incarnate Word of God. Yet, at the same time, the incarnation allows us to speak of
God in the terms He has set for Himself - in the identity of Jesus Christ. Preaching
itself is incarnational. In the preaching events a human being stands before a
congregation of fellow humans to speak the most audacious words ever encountered or
uttered by the human species: God has made Himself know in His Son, through whom
he has also made provision for our salvation.”
-(R. Albert Mohler, “A Theology of Preaching,” in Handbook of Contemporary
Preaching (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1992, 16)

VENTURA, Calif. (ABP) 11-12-98 -- Doctrine, care and sermons top American’s
priorities when they choose a church, according to a new study by the Barna Research
Group.
“A century ago, the church that most Americans attended was virtually arranged for them
at birth,” Barna said. “Most people went to the church of their parents, which was the
same church their grandparents attended.”
Barna Research Group asked American adults to rank 22 factors people sometimes say
they use to choose a church.

Three factors easily outpaced all others, researchers found.

• First was the theological belief and doctrine of the church, which was cited as
extremely important by 58 percent of respondents.

• Second was “how much the people seem to care about each other,” called extremely
important by 53 percent.

• Third was sermon quality, ranked extremely important by 52 percent. (underlining

mine)
“It is surprising how stoutly and stubbornly the churches insist upon preachers
knowing how to preach. The will forgive almost everything else, but they will not
forgive inability to preach...”
“No man who knows how to preach with grace and power need stand idle in the
market-place a single hour. Churches are scouring the country in search of such
a man, and he cannot escape if he would!”
-Charles E. Jefferson, The Minister as Prophet (New York: Crowell, 1905), 17,22

“Scripture is the foundation of the Church: the Church is the guardian of

Scripture. When the Church is in strong health, the light of Scripture shines
bright; when the Church is sick, Scripture is corroded by neglect; and thus it
happens, that the outward form of Scripture and that of the Church, usually seem
to exhibit simultaneously either health or else sickness; and as a rule the way in
which Scripture is being treated is in exact correspondence with the condition of
the church.”
-Walter Kaiser, Toward an Exegetical Theology (Quoting John Albert Bengel)

“The Church and the Scripture stand or fall together. Either the Church will be
nourished and strengthened by the bold proclamation of her Biblical texts or
her health will be severely impaired.”
“Should the ministry of the pulpit fail, one might just as well conclude that all
the supporting ministries of Christian education, counseling, community
involvement, yes, even missionary and society outreach, will likewise soon
dwindle, if not collapse.”
-Walter Kaiser (pgs 7-8)
 PERSONAL THEOLOGICAL AFFIRMATIONS OF THE MAN OF GOD

1. I must do more than quote a Scripture and then depart from it; in-depth study and
exposition of the text is absolutely necessary.
2. The best way to teach biblical knowledge from the pulpit is through expository
preaching.
3. Both kerygma (preaching) and didache (teaching) are essential in gospel
proclamation; Scripture and especially the New Testament does not maintain a clear
distinction between the two.
4. Preaching and teaching God’s Word is the primary responsibility of the pastor.
5. When biblical instruction through preaching is neglected, the pastor’s and his people’s
morals become unclear and/or readily decline.
6. Throughout history God has used the joint elements of preaching and teaching to
reform the church.
7. The content of Scripture must not be sacrificed for eloquent sermon structure and
delivery, though one complements the other.
8. Since Bible study is waning, the laity must be trained how to study the Bible on their
own as they imitate expository methods used by the preacher.
9. Expository preaching equips and inspires people to work and witness.
10. Effective expository preaching demands a high view of Scripture (verbal, plenary).
11. Expository preaching encourages people to bring their Bibles to church; it encourages
them to read passages to be preached beforehand and to study them afterwards as well.
12. Through expository preaching, the preacher can deal with important problems in a
systematic fashion; sharp and uncomfortable truths are more readily accepted when
addressed from the Bible in the natural course of study.
 THE BIBLE
This book contains: The mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom
of sinners and the happiness of believers. Its doctrine is holy, its precepts are binding, its
histories are true and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be save
and practice it to be holy.

It contains light to direct you, food to support you and comfort to cheer you. It is the
traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword and the
Christian’s charter.

Here, Heaven is opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our
good its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart,
and guide the feet.

Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a

river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the Judgment, and be
remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward faithful labor, and
condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

‘Tis the Book that has for the ages

Lifted man from sin and shame;
That great message on its pages,
Will forever be the same.

Never compare the Bible with other books. Comparisons are dangerous. Books speak
from earth; the Bible speaks from Heaven. Never think or say that the Bible contains the
Word of God or that it becomes the Word of God. It IS the Word of God. Supernatural
in origin, eternal in duration, inexpressible in value, infinite in scope, divine in
authorship, regenerative in power, infallible in authority, universal in interest, personal in
application, inspired in totality. Read it through. Write it down. Pray in it. Work it out.
Pass it on. It is the Word of God.

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof,
for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Tim. 3:16-17
“Forever, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in Heaven.” Psalm 119:89
“Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.” Psalm 119:11
 STYLE SHEET FOR SERMON BRIEF
(Your Name)

TEXT: Ephesians 1:3-14

C.P.T.: One sentence description giving the thrust and theme of the text
C.P.S.: One sentence statement that is audience oriented which states the main
point of your sermon which you wish to get across to the people.
S.I.: I want my hearers to...(action verb.) May have more than one S.I.
TITLE: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

The body of your sermon including introduction and conclusion should be written out in
paragraph form. Identify your Introduction, Body, and Conclusion in the following way:

INTRODUCTION: In paragraph form

BODY: In paragraph form
CONCLUSION: In paragraph form

In the sermon body, identify the major points of your outline connected with the verse
references. You do not need to identify your subpoints in outline form. You do not need
to identify your illustrations and applications in the body of the sermon unless you desire
to do so.

EXAMPLE BODY:

I. YOUR FIRST MAIN POINT (VV3-5)

Text in paragraph form
II. YOUR SECOND MAIN POINT (VV7-12)
Text in paragraph form
III. YOUR THIRD MAIN POINT (VV13-14)
Text in paragraph form
 THE MINISTRY OF PROCLAMATION

1. Where are you from?

2. How long have you been a Christian?

3. What experiences have you had preaching?

4. Who are the preachers that you most admire and have most influenced your view of
preaching? Briefly share how these preachers influenced you and summarize their
style of preaching from your perspective?
5. What do you hope most to get out of this class?

6. What do you believe you need most out of this class?

7. What questions do you feel that you need to have an answer as it relates to the
ministry of the Word?
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1978.

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Larson, David L. The Anatomy of Preaching: Identifying the Issues in Preaching Today. Grand
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n.d.

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Crossway Books, 1983.

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 B. ARTICLES AND MISCELLANEOUS

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_________. “How Good is Your Expository Preaching?” Pulpit Digest (November-December 1979).

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Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, 1980.

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(1963).

Horton, Davies. “Expository Preaching: Charles Haddon Spurgeon,” Foundations 6 (1963) 15.

Howington, Nolan, “Expository Preaching,” Review Expositor 56 (1959) 60.

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R. Keith Willhite, “Audience Relevance and Rhetorical Argumentation in Expository Preaching: A

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Womack, James Thomas, Jr. The Nature and Method of Expository Preaching, with Illustrations
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