THE GUIDE

Thoughtful Proclaimer: A Bottom-Up Guide to Preparing Bible Messages that Transform You from the Inside-Out.

The Thoughtful Proclaimer takes you from passage choice to proclamation. This book walks with you through message preparation that transforms both your heart and the hearts of your congregation or class. Aimed at those who proclaim the Word of God in a variety of church and parachurch settings, the Thoughtful Proclaimer method uses a contemplative question-based technique to determine the Commander’s Intent, God’s purpose, for every passage of Scripture. God’s intent for a passage becomes the point for proclamation of a redemptive and relevant message. Anderson uses humor and story to teach good communication techniques so that every message brings lasting transformation to your listeners.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE THOUGHTFUL PROCLAIMER BOOK


Section 1: PRACTICAL PREPARATION

  1. Thoughtful Proclaimers are Changed by the Word
  2. Discover the Power of the Commander’s Intent
  3. Practice Inquisitive Exegesis or Bible Interpretation
  4. Plan Your Proclamation Series

Section 2: LISTEN: CONTEMPLATIVE, INDUCTIVE THEOLOGICAL EXEGESIS

  1. Listen! Listen!
  2. Context, Context, Context-8 Signposts You Won’t Want to Miss
  3. Dig Deep—Idea Level
  4. Dig Deep—Word Level

Section 3: LIVE: A TRANSFORMATIVE HERMENEUTIC

  1. Consider the Audience: Cultural Context
  2. Decide on the Commander’s Intent
  3. Let It Percolate

Section 4: LOVE: A REDEMPTIVE, PURPOSEFUL HOMILETIC

  1. Redemptive Proclamation
  2. Make It Memorable: The Point for Proclamation
  3. Pull It Together Into a Message