by David Allen | Jul 20, 2020 | General, Gospel, Preaching, Theology
Tomorrow would have been J. I. Packer’s 94th birthday. Tributes have flooded social media. His influence on my life began almost 30 years before I met him—through one special book. I followed God’s call to preach in 1973 at the age of 16. During the months of seeking...
by David Allen | Mar 11, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
Preaching that is text-driven and not merely text-centered requires a careful look at the structure of the passage. Here are some linguistic and exegetical thoughts on Hebrews 10:19-25, which is the first paragraph in the third major division of the letter. For more...
by David Allen | Mar 6, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
II. NOTES ON THE PARABLE: VERSE 1 – Two possible scenarios: 1) Manager/Steward had charge of the leasing of the land of a wealthy landowner and collecting rent from the farmers. Rent was paid in the produce of the land to the land owner. 2) Merchants who purchased...
by David Allen | Mar 4, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
I. INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus’ favorite teaching method was the parable. Garrison Keeler is good, but Jesus is the best! 2. Hermeneutically, most parables are not allegorical but analogical. An interpretation based on what is not there is almost certainly wrong. 3....
by David Allen | Feb 3, 2020 | Bible, Scripture References, Sermons
NOTE: For my complete 1st person narrative sermon on this text, see 1-3 John: Fellowship in the Family (Wheaton: Crossway, 2013), 223-30. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Court is now in session! In 1 John 5:6-12, John summons witnesses to testify to the truth that Jesus is the Son...