A week on how to write a sermon in 8 hours

Monday

PRAY

WRITE OUT THE TEXT

SEEK TO UNDERSTAND IT

RECORD YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND QUESTIONS

• Who wrote the text?

What were their background and biography?

When was the text written? Did any important historical events occur around this time?

To whom was the text written?

Were they Jews or Gentiles, or both?

Where did they live?

What challenges were they facing?

What prompted the writing of this text? What is the overarching purpose of the book to which this text belongs?

What are the key themes of this text? Are there any words re- peated for emphasis?

READ COMMENTARY

BUILD A SERMON FRAME

Tuesday

With a team finalize the sermon frame

Wednesday

Write an intro

Thursday

Write a conclusion

Friday

Finish your sermon notes

Sunday

Prepare your heart