I. Four uses of the Word in Teaching:

• A. Augmentation
• B. Illustration
• C. Documentation
• D. Exposition

II. What exposition is NOT:

• A. Mere exegesis or technical analysis of the text.
• B. Glorified version of "read-a-version-and-comment."

III. Description
Expository teaching addresses a "real-life" situation in terms of a specific block of Scripture so that:

• 1. The meaning of the text is uncovered and explained within its contextual setting;
• 2. The theme and structure of the text itself give rise to the theme and structure of the lesson; and
• 3. The life-implications of the text are identified in practical terms and given realistic application within a Christ-centered frame of reference.

IV. Advantages of Expository Teaching

• A. Keeps the Word prominently at the forefront.
• B. Promotes macro-vision rather than micro-vision.
• C. Permits the Word to set the agenda.
• D. Moves beyond analysis to synthesis.
• E. Forces us into structure and content.
• F. Models for students the way to study a passage systematically.
• G. Avoids the limitations and pitfalls of "proof-texting."
• H. Compels the teacher to face the "tough texts."
• I. Helps students make the "tie-in" between Scripture and life.

V. Prerequisites For Effective Exposition

• A. High regard for the integrity and authority of the Word.
• B. Thorough self-discipline with regard to preparation.
• C. Systematic study.
• D. Unhurried, reflective reading of major blocks of Scripture.
• E. Familiarity with basic research tools for exegesis.

VI. Basic Questions in Effective Exposition

A. What is the context?
		1. Background issues
		2. Foreground development
		3. Immediate setting
			a. How does this text fit into the author's design?
				1) How does it tie into preceding paragraphs?
				2) How does it feed into ensuing paragraphs?
			b. What key words link this text to other sections of the book?

	B. Why this passage? Why was it included?
		1. Is it central to author's primary message? Or secondary?
		2. What does it tell us about his underlying purpose in writing?
		3. In the case of narrative or material from the Gospels:
			a. Why did the author choose to relate this story?
			b. Why did he choose to put it at this place?
			c. How does it carry forward his overall design?

	C. What is the basic argumentation of the passage?
		1. What are the principal "connecting" phrases?
		2. What are the principal "contrasting" phrases?
		3. In one simple sentence, what is the thrust of the passage?

	D. What are contemporary equivalents to the background issues or
 underlying questions addressed in this passage?

	E. What issues does this passage raise for contemporary Christians?
		1. Doctrinal issues.
		2. Attitudinal issues.
		3. Ethical issues.
		4. Relational issues.
	
	F. What do I expect my student to do THIS WEEK as a result of this lesson?