How to Preach the Prophets for All Their Worth: A Hermeneutical, Homiletical, and Theological Guide to Unleash the Power of the Prophets - Paperback

by Andrew G. M. Hamilton (Author), Jeffrey D. Arthurs (Foreword by)

The Old Testament prophetic books play a key role in revealing God's plan of salvation. They occupy a significant portion of the biblical canon, similar in size to the entire New Testament. Yet most believers stay clear of this part of Scripture. They avoid traveling through this forest of oracles and visions. Many preachers also struggle to navigate this unfamiliar territory. Preachers feel much more at ease unpacking the intricate arguments of the Pauline epistles or following the thrilling adventures of biblical narratives rather than exploring the prophetic books. The church, however, needs to hear and respond to the beauty, depth, and relevance of the prophetic message. This book not only provides convincing reasons for preaching the prophets today but also offers concrete guidelines to empower preachers (small group leaders, youth workers, etc.) to communicate the message of the prophets with hermeneutical precision, theological depth, genre sensitivity, and pastoral pulse. This book motivates and equips preachers to travel with confidence through this uncharted territory and to help God's people enjoy the scenery of this part of God's word.

Author Biography

Andrew G. M. Hamilton is professor of preaching and Old Testament at the Italian Evangelical Biblical Institute. He is a pastor and is on the leadership team of the Bible Teachers & Preachers Networks at the European Leadership Forum. Andrew is originally from Northern Ireland but has lived most of his life in Italy. He is married to Ruth, and they have three children.