

Use of a lectionary also has the advantage of covering large sections of the Bible so that the congregation is exposed to them over a reasonable amount of time. The primary advantage of using a denominationally based lectionary is that the same themes and passages are expounded at the same time throughout that body of churches.The passages found in the lectionary are usually influenced by the church calendar, and are sometimes set by the particular denomination of the minister and church. letting the preacher or individual church decide which books or passages are examined (common in evangelical churches from both mainline denominations and independent churches).Ī lectionary is a pre-arranged set of passages on which the preacher is to expound.lectio continua (Latin meaning continuous reading), where each passage of the Bible is read consecutively on each successive Sunday, or.use of a lectionary (common in many mainline denominational churches),.There are three ways in which texts are selected for exposition:

The expository method of preaching is favored among those who believe that the Bible is the very word of God and thus worthy of being presented in its purest essence, rather than modifying the message to match the characteristics of the audience. There is of course overlap between all types as they share one text. According to the proponents of expository preaching the weaknesses of the other forms generally center around their inability to strictly expose the original meaning of the text. There are a number of other techniques for preaching, some of which are covered in this article including textual, topical, topical-expository, and lectionary.

( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Įxpository preaching, also known as expositional preaching, is a form of preaching that details the meaning of a particular text or passage of Scripture. ( February 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help by spinning off or relocating any relevant information, and removing excessive detail that may be against Wikipedia's inclusion policy. This article may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may interest only a particular audience.
