Exegetical Conclusions
Once you have studied the literary and historical context of the passage, considered its genre and form, analyzed its structure, defined its words, and verified your findings through some good research, you are ready to summarize your conclusions in some straightforward statements about the text’s meaning in its original setting.
Qualities of a Good Sermon
What would make your list of qualities of a good sermon? For some, the priority is on the substance of the message. Others recognize that it doesn’t matter what you intend to say if you can’t say it clearly enough for the message to be understood. For others, interest is paramount — whatever the sermon is, it should not be boring!
Which perspective is correct? Like many either-or questions, the answer is “yes!” All of the above! So, here is my current list …