Sacramental Preaching: Sermons on the Hidden Presence of Christ

This primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Leading theologian Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along with commentary on exegetical and homiletical method and offers guidance in placing the focus on Christ in all our reading of the Scriptures. Boersma also shows how patristic exegesis is relevant for reading the Bible today.
Sacramental Preaching will be of use to professors and students in homiletics and hermeneutics courses as well as pastors and seminarians. Readers interested in theology and theological interpretation will also appreciate this work.
Contents
Foreword by Eugene H. Peterson
Introduction
1. Why Join the Chariot?
Acts 8:26-35
Part 1: Sensed Happiness
2. First Things First
Exodus 12:1-12
3. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry?
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26;3:12-13, 22;5:18-20;8:15;9:7
4. Virgin Mother
Song of Solomon 4:16b-5:1a
5. The Blessing of a Child
Exodus 1:1-2:10
Part 2: Pilgrim Happiness
6. Out of Egypt
Matthew 2:13-21
7. Going Up the Hill
Psalm 24
8. God's Own Rest
Hebrews 3:7-4:13
Part 3: Heavenly Happiness
9. Happiness in Christ
Psalm 1
10. Resurrection Faithfulness
Luke 20:27-40
11. Perfect Blessing
Revelation 22:14
Part 4: Unveiled Happiness
12. The Gate of Heaven
Genesis 28:10-22
13. When the Heavens Open Up
Ezekiel 1
14. God of Change
2 Corinthians 3
Epilogue
Index