The book is divided into 13 chapters, each ending with 2-4 exercises to allow the reader to practice the material covered in the chapter.

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The author observes that too often, bible teachers leave their students with nothing but abstractions. Doriani uses the acronym CAPTOR to summarize his principles: Context, Analysis, Problems, Themes, Obligations, and Reflection.

Since its original publication in 1996, Getting the Message has been used by teenagers, college students, and seminarians as well as by Christian leaders on six continents. The work of the Glasgow Media Group has long established their place at the forefront of Media Studies, and Getting the Message provides an ideal introduction to recent work by the Group. This is a fine book—a much-needed book—and those who give themselves to following its guidance can expect to grow in both interpretive confidence and ability.Dan Doriani’s Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible has been used by teenagers, college students, seminarians, and Christian ministry leaders on every inhabited continent. He maintains a wide variety of scholarly and pastoral interests and frequently speaks at church conferences around the country. If you are sick and tried of shallow Bible studies and sermons this book will give you the tools you need to deepen your knowledge of the Bible and therefore your relationship with Jesus. That means if you don’t have a cellular network connection, depending on your carrier and situation, you may not be able to send and receive texts. Even without seminary or Bible college training, a layperson can become a competent by performing Dan's exercises at the end of each chapter.

Unfortunately rather than being hardcover as described at time of sale, it was a paperback but it is in good condition . For all those who fear that the Bible is a mysterious labyrinth through which they cannot find their way, Doriani provides wonderful guidance. Find more of my book reviews and follow Dive In, Dig Deep on Instagram - my account dedicated to Bibles and books to see the beauty of the Bible and the role of reading in the Christian life. In the reflection section, he attempts to bring together the previous five steps and discuss the different ways one can faithfully present the same text.For those who believe that preaching really matters, here's the help we need to do it confidently, accurately, and joyously.