Introduction
j j j j j j j j j j The purpose of this Discussion Board identify how four different is to
preachers relate one of to the aspects of the first six steps in McDill’s model.
Charles Spurgeon
j j j j j j j j j j Charles Spurgeon known the Prince of Preachers lived is as and in
England between 1834 and 1892.[1] Spurgeon believed that preaching was a gift
and that a person should not undertake this ministry unless truly called with the
gift of preaching Word.[2] According God’s to A Legacy Preaching of , “Spurgeon
looked on expository preaching great need of the day, its best protection as ‘the
against rising errors, and its surest means of spiritual edification.’” Spurgeon’s[3]
philosophy on expository preaching correlates with Skill One: Diagramming the
Text Structure. This skill helps a preacher break down the scripture and analyze
the purpose and connections between the text.[4] Spurgeon would have dived deep
into the scripture in this way.
Robert Murray M’Cheyne
j j j j j j j j j j Robert Murray became a Christian after the tragic death of his M’Cheyne
brother.[5] According to A Legacy of Preaching, “After brief exegetical comments,
M’Cheyne stated his main doctrine and then wove his subsequent exposition into
extended exhortations and applications.”[6] M’Cheyne’s preaching theology
connects Skill Five: Bridging from Text Sermon. This skill has a to to preacher
connecting what written scripture a present- application.[7] is in to day M’Cheyne
also focused on application of faith.
George Liele
j j j j j j j j j j George Liele was a former slave who planed churches in Jamaica as the
first American Baptist missionary.[8] style of preaching included strong Liele’s
biblical content, had a poetic flair, appealed it to emotions, and respect for
ministerial authority.[9] Skill Four: Naming Text Idea referred skill the is to as “the
of the [10] Liele would take craftsman.” the scripture and word a way that it in
