Preaching and Teaching from the Old Testament: A Guide for the Church

Walter C. Jr. Kaiser

Mar 2003 · Baker Books

About this eBook

Viewed as antiquated and remote, the Old Testament is frequently neglected in the preaching and teaching ministry of the church. But contrary to the prevailing attitude, might the Old Testament contain relevant and meaningful application for today? Renowned author and scholar Walter Kaiser shows why the Old Testament deserves equal attention with the New Testament and offers a helpful guide on how preachers and teachers can give it the full attention it deserves.

Growing out of his teaching material from the last decade, Preaching and Teaching from the Old Testament demonstrates Kaiser's celebrated straightforward exposition. Offering an apologetic for the Christian use of the Old Testament, the opening chapters deal with the value, problem, and task of preaching from it. Following a discussion of the role of expository preaching, Kaiser provides a practical focus by examining preaching and teaching from the texts of various genres. A final chapter explores the relevance of the Old Testament in speaking to a contemporary audience.

Bible teachers, pastors, seminary students, and professors will appreciate Kaiser's practical focus and relevant applications. Additional helps include a glossary and suggested outlines and worksheets for expository preaching.

Ratings and reviews

A very good introduction and useful steps to follow in preaching for every literary genres of the Old Testament.

About the author

Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (Ph.D., Brandeis University) is president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Colman Mockler Distinguished Professor of Old Testament. He is the author of more than thirty books.