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It is a constant challenge to be faithful in exposition while at the same time making the text 'your own'. I firmly believe that the Gospel must be delivered by the preacher in his character as a sinful recipient of grace. The Law can be delivered by angels but the Gospel must be delivered by sinners, and so we must add 'ourself' without changing the text.

Another mistake we make is to not consider our audience, what illustrations will help them see, what word choice is adapted for their capacity, what length is appropriate for their attention spans. All a man can do is pray that his efforts to be faithful take him closer to bringing the Gospel to men and not farther away.

Anyway, thanks as always Brad. Enjoyable and thought provoking.

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Spot on - for all of us!

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