“Bible Preachers' Lessons for Preachers”

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

The following are some important takeaways regarding preachers and preaching from men in the Bible who shared God's messages.

From Noah: do not judge the success of your work by the positive results and happy hearers you garner. Preach as God would have you no matter what (Gen. 6-7, 2 Pet. 2:5).

From Samuel: a whole life—by a series of daily decisions—of faithfully preaching the word leads to a legacy of integrity and leadership.

From Jonah: the word of God will work even if the attitude of your heart is lousy. So above all else, when you preach, preach the word and let it work in people's lives (Jonah 3:1-4:1).

From Jeremiah: if the attitude of your heart is right, you will have to preach the word. When it's tough, when it's heavy, and when it's controversial, you will still be compelled to preach it (Jer. 20:7-9).

From Stephen: do not be afraid to preach what some people need to hear, even when it's something the hearers should already know (Acts 7:12-53)

From Peter: take advantage of opportunities to teach about Christ when they happen (Acts 2:12-14).

From Paul: keep the focus on Christ above all else (1 Cor. 15:3-8).

From Apollos: be willing to admit when your understanding is incomplete or even flat-out wrong. Be prepared to be taught a more accurate way (Acts 18:24).

From Phillip: people whom you never expected will respond well to your messages... Thank God for that! (Acts 8:9-13)

And from the Holy Spirit of God: "I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching." (2 Tim. 4:1-2)

- Dan Lankford, minister

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