Three Tips for Teaching OT Narratives

David Murray reflects on a a sermon he recently heard, and how the preacher excelled at preaching the narrative of Naaman the leprous Syrian, in 2 Kings 5. When the preacher shared his secrets, the following suggestions came out:

1. Develop a love for reading stories.
2. Ask the right questions (especially “why” questions).
3. Delay theologizing or applying until you get the story’s drama.

These are great suggestions for anyone who wants to teach biblical narratives, whether through sermons, classes, or small groups. Murray’s brief reflections are worth reading, and he embeds a video of the sermon that triggered his reflections.

Check it out!