My View Of The Wilderness

In regard to sermon design, Eswine offered several new ideas and concepts. First, he suggested that preachers ask, “Could I now reach who I once was?”. Normally preachers observer their listeners; however, this question causes preachers to exegete themselves, motivating them to recall their journey along the path of sanctification. “Remembering where we’d be without God and then ministering to others out of that knowledge” promotes empathy with listeners (11). As a result, preachers are able to construct sermons tailored to meet the needs of their listeners since they can relate to their struggles and situations as well as their questions and concerns.

Reflecting on this week assignment, “The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative,” Haddon W. Robinson enlightened me on the importance of going back to re-read also study the Old Testament. However, through further study, I glean there is a hermeneutical side also a homiletical side that will help me improve my sermons bristle with accuracy, clarity, interest, also relevance. Preaching an Old Testament narrative is challenging due to the fact of misreading them (Scriptures), read them poorly, or read them to prove a point outside the purpose of the biblical storyteller. This is called abuse of the Bible considering, it leads to what God says is bearing false witness.

The film’s account of “wilderness” thinking differs from the narrative that Cronon offers in his article, “The Trouble with Wilderness”. Beliefs and ideas about “wilderness” that influenced this process are spiritual references. The film honors John Muir in an admirable sense. The fact that John Muir knew the bible by heart and worshipped all of God´s creations explains his love for nature and how can we seriously not believe in a higher power with such beautiful scenery nature provides for us. If nature didn’t cause us such an emotional impact then it could possibly be referred to as ¨wilderness¨ but it’s far more intense than that. William Cronon presents a fairly convincing argument about the effect of civilization in the wilderness.

Henry Mitchell does a great job of focusing on a few main arguments in Celebration and Experience in Preaching. These arguments center around the experience of the Word and the vehicles of experience. Mitchell starts the book by stating that he believes that salvation and spiritual growth come through a spiritual encounter with the Word and that preaching at its best is used by the Holy Spirit makes this experiential encounter possible. Mitchell contends that this experience is not a coming to faith moment. But, rather the experiential experience is one that helps to “describe, interpret, and help communicate” the faith experience. An experiential encounter with Word happens when three major elements are present. The first major element that needs to be present for an experiential encounter with Word is a Biblical text that encourages trust in and obedience to Word, along with a behavioral purpose calling for real-life application. The second major element needed is a basic understanding of hearing and other senses and how they relate to belief in Word. The hearing experience must consist of vivid details and images, some sense of familiarity, and homiletic moves in consciousness. Mitchell believes that details allow for a greater sense of meaning for believers, familiar associations call to mind similar experiences that bridge the gap between then and now, and the homiletical moves break down abstract concepts bringing them to life for the hearer. The third major element

No matter what my background and the struggles I have in life, I can use all experience as motivation and relevant opportunities to assist in teaching others. In the midst of preaching and teaching, I learned that I must always seek to make learning relevant by using real-life scenarios and illustrations. Not only that, but I must go the extra mile to ensure that I create lessons and sermons connecting with learning modalities. Moreover, I should strive to always include reluctant learnings in every learning opportunity and not single-out students because of their

Mr. Hooper had the reputation of a good preacher, but not an energetic one: he strove to win his people heavenward by mild, persuasive influences, rather than to drive them thither by the thunders of the Word. The sermon which he now

Jonathan Edwards use of restatement, repetition, logos, pathos, and ethos, in his sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” make his pastoral very persuasive. He spoke with such persuasion that his congregation are told to have screamed in terror. Even though he spoke with no emotion Edwards had to pause his preaching to request the silence of the congregation.

In the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards he demonstrates imagery, personification, and repetition. Also, Edward persuades his audience by using a powerful tone to affect their perspective.

After we sat down and chilled. The title was “Believe”. Jaden and I shook our heads as if you were saying yes and said ok in a confused voice. What the picture she put in our heads is that image if you were a tree you need to dig your roots in the soil so if a storm comes you can stay on to him if he was the soil. I took lots of notes about the sermon. The main key thing was about how we need to believe in him and trust in him when we are going through something rough times, and we need to take his hand and go through this journey with him instead of

The 2016 Election and terrorism are just a few of the modern trials and tribulations that backdrop today’s sermons. These events widely differ from the circumstances of earlier sermons. In the 1700s, the Great Awakening occurred. It was a time of religious revival in colonial America, and pastors and preachers worked to persuade the congregate to convert. Thus, the sermons utilized skillful rhetorical tactics. Two famous sermons to arise from this period were “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards and “A Model of Christian Charity” by John Winthrop. Compared to Edwards’s intense conviction in “Sinner in the Hands of An Angry God,” Winthrop crafts the more effective sermon through his positive diction, the inclusive repetition

The two modes of communication the author wishes to identify from the discussed course are teaching and writing. Teaching inspires a person to think or gather a different perspective of a particular discussion. Jesus, for an example, used parables to teach the multitude of people that followed him, as well as his disciples. Jesus’ method of teaching was to translate an understanding of how a person should live and behave in their culture. Paul wrote letters to different churches conveying methods or guidelines. The author’s purpose is to teach with the same definition of character as Jesus and Paul. The teaching mode of communication will be in front of live an audience. Therefore, the author’s purpose is to convey the message from a theological perspective. God’s words and methods are the tools needed to convey a message, if not, the message delivery will be from emotional thoughts and

In Harper Lee's,To Kill A Mockingbird,a sermon could be another way to consider and understand the story more in depth.

The wilderness is a place known for peacefulness and can have physical and psychological benefits (Hassell, Moore & Macbeth, 2015). Wilderness therapy is an alternative therapy, influenced by Outward Bound, which is an outdoor education company with programs for youth and adults. (Hoag, Massey, Roberts, & Logan, 2013). Wilderness therapy combines group work, reflection, challenges and trust building exercises, varied length, and clinical assessment (Russell, 2001). Wilderness therapy should be therapeutic based, and by integrating a balance between a nurturing safe environment with an environment where the participants try new things and challenge themselves (Russell, 2001). The best way for wilderness therapy to be effective is using nature as a healer and a challenger, using eclectic therapy such as cognitive behavioral and experiential, alone time to reflect and challenges to complete solo, learning communication skills, and having steps to complete or rites of passage (Russell, Hendee, & Phillips-Miller (2000). These different aspects of wilderness therapy will help to aid patients’ in following three phases (Russell et al., 2000). The first phase is the cleansing phase and involves promoting a healthy diet and exercise, removing any toxins such as drugs and alcohol from a patients life and system, and ridding the patients life of outside stimuli such as technology and music. The patient should also be taught basic wilderness survival skills during

The recent camping trip to the Allegheny national forest was a time well spent where I learned much about myself and others.This trip also enabled me to make memories with people who I am not familiar with. One of those memories happened when I cut my leg trying to move a log and, Hayley was scrambling around the campsite looking for the med kit so she could bandage my leg. This is one of my favorite memories because, my incident is a silly little thing that happens, that I always remember. Also, the reactions from the rest of the people were concerning for my well- being even though I stayed calm and said that I was fine. It is one of those little things make every moment so great. If cell phones were allowed then that probably would have happened because I would probably

This course has had a great impact on my walk with Christ as well as my witness for Christ. I pastor a church and teach two classes and for me I thought that I was doing plenty. However this course has helped rekindle my passion for sharing Jesus Christ with people through personal evangelism. This paper will demonstrate what I have learned throughout this course.