#153 | Vital Statistics for Biblical Preaching

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses the importance of getting the vital statistics of a book of the Bible before you study individual texts in that book. </p> <p>Here's the principle: A proper introduction to the book leads to a proper interpretation of the text. </p> <p>What vital statistics should you discover? </p> <ol> <li>The Author</li> <li>The Audience or Recipients </li> <li>Date of Writing </li> <li>Place of Writing </li> <li>Key Terms</li> <li>Key Verses </li> <li>Key Persons </li> <li>Key Places </li> <li>The Occasion </li> <li>The Point or Purpose </li> <li>The Doctrinal Themes </li> <li>The Structure </li> <li>View of Christ </li> <li>Special Characteristics </li> <li>Textual Difficulties </li> <li>Theological Significance </li> </ol> <p>For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p>