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Olivet Nazarene University Digital Commons @ Olivet Preacher's Magazine Church of the Nazarene 2-1-1963 Preacher's Magazine Volume 38 Number 02 Norman R. Oke (Editor) Olivet Nazarene University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/cotn_pm Part of the Biblical Studies Commons, Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, International and Intercultural Communication Commons, Liturgy and Worship Commons, Missions and World Christianity Commons, and the Practical Theology Commons Recommended Citation Oke, Norman R. (Editor), "Preacher's Magazine Volume 38 Number 02" (1963). Preacher's Magazine. 389. https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/cotn_pm/389 This Journal Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Church of the Nazarene at Digital Commons @ Olivet. It has been accepted for inclusion in Preacher's Magazine by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Olivet. For more information, please contact [email protected]. magazine FEBRUARY 1963 SORRY! I CAN'T HEAR WHAT YOU SAY Editorial WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR MONEY? Douglas Horton THE CHRISTIAN AND MONEY Russell Metcalje NAZARENES-STEWARDSHIP IS NOT OPTIONAL Morris Chalfant TOURING THE BIBLE TOGETHER William Hanna QUALITIES THAT MAKE A GOOD PREACHER D. H. Spencer METHODISM'S TOBACCO ROAD Orlo Strunk, Jr. "WE ARE COME FOR SUCH A TIME" Patricia Ward ■proclaiming the Wesleyan message ^ J h c preachers jci(fazine Volume 38 February, 1963 Number 2 CONTENTS Sorry! I Can’t Hear What You Say, E d ito ria l.................................... 1 The Altar Service, Joseph H. Smith ......................................................... 3 What Do You Do with Your Money? Douglas Horton ..................... 5 Sermon of the Month, Russell M etcalfe ................................................... 7 Nazarenes—Stewardship Is Not Optional, Morris Chalfant............. 10 Pulpit and Pew, William Hanna ............................................................. 12 Gleanings from the Greek New Testament, Ralph E arle ................. 15 Qualities That Make a Good Preacher, D. H. S p e n c e r ..................... 18 Wesley and Good Works, Eric E. J o r d e n ................................................. 21 “Queen of the Parsonage,” Audrey Williamson .................................... 26 Wasted Wives, Wesley D. Tracy ................................................................ 27 Contradictory Impossibles, Edwin F. H a r v e y ........................................ 29 Methodism’s Tobacco Road, Orlo Strunk, Jr............................................ 32 “We Are Come for Such a Time,” Patricia W ard ................................ 35 Sermon Workshop, Nelson G. Mink ....................................................... 38 Preaching Program ......................................................................................... 42 Stewardship Quotations, Earl C. W o l f ..................................................... 46 Book Briefs ........................................................................................................ 47 NORMAN R. OKE, Editor Contributing Editors Hardy C. Powers Samuel Young Hugh C. Benner G. B. Williamson D. I. Vanderpool V. H. Lewis General Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene Published monthly by the NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE, 2923 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Missouri. Subscription price: $1.50 a year. Second-class postage paid at Kansas City, Missouri. Address all correspondence concerning subscriptions to. Nazarene Publishing House, P.O. Box 527, Kansas City 41, Mo. Printed in U.S.A. Sorry! I Can't Hear What You Say T do n o t h a v e in mind people who the hearers, nothing the preacher can are hard of hearing; rather I am say will make up for it. It is our task, thinking of people who are “ hard of fellow ministers, to see to it that the speaking.” This was forcibly drawn Bible speaks with clarity. And at this out the other day through a typo­ point we have distinct and individual graphical error. In a church bulletin responsibility. To hastily seize the the pastor desired to use I Corinthians Bible, thumb quickly to a selected 13:1, which, as you know, reads as portion, and then proceed to rapidly follows: “Though I speak with the read the lesson—this is most certain­ tongues of men and of angels, and ly undesirable. It is really saying, “I have not charity, I am become as have a terrific sermon in store for sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” you. I must hurry and read the scrip­ But in cutting the bulletin stencil the ture so I can get to it.” secretary made just one mistake and For clarity of scripture reading, spelled “charity” with an I and it first of all, the Bible reading moment came out “clarity.” Now notice how should be approached with unhurried the verse reads: “Though I speak and meaningful reverence. Then with the tongues of men and of angels, whether the audience remains seated and have not clarity, I am becom e as or stands (the latter is usually prefer­ sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” able) , the Bible should be read slow­ What was a scriptural error actu­ ly enough for all—both young and ally was not a factual error. For old—to grasp its message. After the when clarity is lacking in preaching scripture reference is announced and it is indeed “ sounding brass” and before reading is begun, by all means, “tinkling cymbal.” Perhaps many allow a moment or two so all who times when our hearers hear us, it is have Bibles can locate the place and the sound but not the meaning they follow along as you read. This en­ hear. Sorry! I can’t hear what you courages bringing Bibles to church. say! And, in fact, such a practice gets the Sermonic clarity: let’s think about audience in a listening mood. Be­ it from three points of view: clarity cause they have listened to the Word of scripture reading, clarity of outline, of God, they will more than likely and clarity of expression. listen to you. So sermonic clarity C l a r i t y o f S c r i p t u r e R e a d i n g begins with clarity of Bible reading. Sermonic clarity begins at that mo­ ment when the minister reads his C l a r i t y o f O u t l i n e scripture lesson. If the Bible has not People are not dogs (most of them, sounded out a clear trumpet note 1o at. least); bone chewing is not a na­ tural yearning. So I assume that most this regard. To listen back to our audiences will not natively exult sermons: the mumbled words, the over chewing sermonic bones—it is clipped phrases (I nearly forbear, for meat they want. But most people I am a terrible offender)—this is of like to know that the meat they will inestimable value. But let’s get down be eating is vertebrate. They like to to brass tacks. Play that sermon back. detect the skeletal structure, even if Count the number of words either they don’t do any more than admire mumbled or smothered—words the it. So, wise is the preacher who gives casual hearer would not immediately his hearers a glimpse at the skeleton recognize. Now play it back again of his sermon before he begins to and pause for each of these words clothe it with succulent flesh. This and write it down on a sheet of pa­ may be done by the overt way of per. You will likely find that certain stating, “The sermon will deal with words are consistent offenders. In the following considerations. First . crime they call such recidivists. Put second . and third ...” I think it these in death row of your penal in­ can be done in other more appealing stitutions and declare that they will ways, however. One preacher started not survive. thus: “Our journey this morning will Now again note the significance of take us by two signboards. On the these poorly enunciated words. Are first one you will read the words, they of primary or secondary impor­ ‘The Leading of the Lord Is Reliable.’ tance in the conveying of the basic On the second you will see in bold message of the sermon? Of all words lettering, ‘The Leading of the Lord Is that must be heard with full meaning Relevant.’ ” He was preaching on it is such words as heaven and holi­ Eliezer’s search for a bride for Isaac. ness, sanctification and faith and The text was from Gen. 24:27, “I be­ eternal life. Neighbor, when we are ing in the way, the Lord led me.” using great pillar ideas like these our Regardless of the method used, our lips must be meticulous in speech audiences do like to be “let in” on the clarity. outline and plan for development of Sentence endings: don’t bury them! the sermon about to be presented. This is no novel suggestion. All books Don’t deny them clarity at this point. on pulpit speech remind us of it. It is easy to slump into the habit of C l a r i t y o f E x p r e s s i o n dropping our voices at the close of Space forbids a discussion of the every sentence. And this can become many facets of pulpit speech: eye serious for the listener. For while a contact, gestures, pace, modulation, speaker may begin by merely drop­ etc. Only two elements of speech ping his voice at the last syllable of clarity can be noted just now. the last word, the habit can progress Enunciation: thou art a jewel! until he begins dropping his voice at Don’t you dislike having your name the midway point through the sen­ mispronounced? Unpardonable sin! tence. In such a case, part of the Well, words, like names, have essen­ meaning of each sentence is buried in tial worth, and deserve to be both semi-silence. If a sentence is worth pronounced with accuracy and enun­ expressing, then all of that sentence ciated with clarity. Tape recorders should be heard. stand us ministers in good stead in Sorry! I can’t hear what you say! 2 (50) The Preacher's Magazine The Altar Service* By Joseph H.

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