Telling the Old, Old Story: The Art of Narrative Preaching - Softcover

Larsen, who taught preaching at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School outside Chicago for 30 years, offers an apologetic for the narrative sermon. He points out that since 77 percent of the Old Testament and major chunks of the New Testament are storiesocomplete with plot, tension, and resolutionolearning how to tell a good story is necessary if preachers are to remain true to Scripture. And there are rules for telling good stories. For example, handling introductions is particularly critical, and transitions also are important. An even more crucial skill is the ability to correctly select what to include and what to omit. Telling the Old, Old Story is filled with examples, both good and bad. -- Greg Asimakoupoulos "ChristianityToday.com." (07/01/2007)

Good preaching has the potential of leaving an indelible imprint on audiences, empowering them with relevant, life-changing truths for everyday living. Veteran pastor and professor of homiletics, David Larsen, shows pastors and Bible teachers how to transfer biblical truths into narrative stories that can dispense insight, understanding, and personal significance to the hearts and minds of listeners. This volume highlights not only the principles of narrative preaching but also its power to engage listeners in active application.