Not as the ScribesJesus as a Model for Prophetic Preaching by Ryan Ahlgrim |
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"Ryan Ahlgrim sees Jesus as a prophetic preacher par excellence. This practical book shows how today’s preacher can actually create new parables." —Ronald J. Allen, Professor of Preaching and New Testament, Christian Theological Seminary
The Gospels tell us that when Jesus preached, the people were "astounded at his teaching, for he taught hem as one having authority, and not as the scribes" (Mark 1:22). Unlike the scribes, Jesus spoke like a prophet, announcing what God is doing and saying now, and facilitating an encounter with the reign of God.
Most preaching today resembles the teaching of the scribes: explaining the meaning and application of Scripture. But Ahlgrim boldly suggests that pastors and preachers today should speak as Jesus spoke: as prophets speaking for God instead of as scribes talking about God. Using Jesus’ own astonishing preaching methods and themes as a model, Ahlgrim attempts to recover for our time the transforming power of prophetic preaching.
"Ahlgrim’s book points the way to an encounter with God through parabolic preaching modeled after the manner of Jesus Christ." —Dawn Ottoni Wilhelm, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship, Bethany Theological Seminary
About the Author
Ryan Ahlgrim is senior pastor at First Mennonite Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a graduate of the Association of Chicago Theological Schools Doctor of Ministry in Preaching Program. Ahlgrim received his Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary.