Make Up Exam – Expository Preaching | MLCM Training and Development

1. Question

Communicating truth through personality (according to Phillips Brooks’ famous dictum) is…

Prophecy
Preaching
Testifying
Teaching

2. Question

According to section I. “Good Preaching”, which one below is not listed as part of what good preaching is?

Poetic
Didactic
Dramatic
Prophetic

3. Question

40% of what generation (according to George Gallup’s say that they are ‘born again?’

Computerized Generation "X"
World War II. Veterans
Young Baby Boomers
Survivors of the Great Depression

4. Question

What is the function of the method of preaching known as “Stories”.

Communicates historical myths that speak to a particular nationality, region, and cause.
Communicates images and pictures, to which hearers then attach their own feelings, emotions, and experiences.
Communicates factual statements written originally in the Greek and Hebrew language.
Communicates the feelings of the writer of the original text in a way that is free from individual interpretation or connection.

5. Question

Good preaching that has a teaching component is called…

Prophetic
Instructive
Poetic
Didactic

6. Question

Complete the statement in the section on Good Preaching is Prophetic. “Prophecy is a direct communication from God for a particular people…

…who walk by faith and not by sight.
…who are called by my name and will humble themselves and pray.
…empowered to present the Word of God in the last days.
…at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose.

7. Question

What is the greatest contribution the Church can make today to a troubled and frightened generation.

Eliminate the repetitive hymns and spiritual songs and replace them with upbeat contemporary music.
Make available to its members low interest loans for homes, education, and transportation.
Return to a consistent and relevant preaching of the Word of God.
Give away clothes and food to the needy in the community.

8. Question

Fill in the blank.

Who was the preacher, known as the Prince of English Expositors in the early decades of the 20th century, who taught not only how to discover the patterns of thought-development in a biblical passage, but how to organize those patterns into contemporary presentations that would touch directly upon the issues of life today?

9. Question

What do you call it when you’re preaching passages and topics that are of interest to everyone?

Preach to the Overlap
Preaching in the Vernacular
Preaching that is Overheard.
Preaching that Paints a Picture.

10. Question

What is it called when you preach and direct your words to believers, but say it in such away that unbelievers can listen in?

Preaching that Paints a Picture
Preaching in the Vernacular
Preaching in Context

11. Question

What is preaching by using the common language of the day? to Preach in the Vernacular?

Preaching in Context
Preaching in the Real Time
Preaching the Overlap
Preaching in the Vernacular

12. Question

What type of preaching is it when you preach using illustration, image, and examples?

Preaching in Context
Preaching that Paints a Picture
Preaching in the Vernacular
Preaching in the Real Time

13. Question

What type of preaching is it when a sermon is delivered so that the listeners over a period of time can gain an understanding of biblical theology and can learn how to understand the Bible for themselves?

Preaching in Context
Preaching that Paints a Picture
Preaching in the Vernacular
Preaching in the Real Time

14. Question

Homiletics is described as…

The Order of the Books of the Bible
The Art of Preaching
The Teaching of Old Testament Laws
The Power of Prayer

15. Question

Fill in the blank.

What do you call the study of the existence of God is called…

16. Question

What is a “Cadre”?

A passage that deals with the downfall of man
The study of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost in the Old Testament.
A core group of trained personnel able to assume control and to train others.
A sacrifice made to the Lord at the base of Mt. Sinia in order for Moses to find strength to cross the Red Sea.

17. Question

The study or theory of the nature and grounds and knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity is called…

Cadre
Epistemological
Ontologically
Homiletic

18. Question

What is Archetypal? A perfect example, copy, or prototype is called…

A providence in Western Palistine
The archiving of biblical fossils
A perfect example, copy, or prototype
A systematic deduction of three doctrinal thesis statements

19. Question

Theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of mankind is called…

Phonology
Eschatology
Heuristic
Archetypal

20. Question

Exploratory problem solving techniques that utilize self-educating techniques is called…

Phonology
Eschatology
Heuristic
Archetypal

21. Question

The science of speech sounds including especially the history and theory of sound changes in a language or in two or more related languages is called…

Phonology
Eschatology
Heuristic
Archetypa

22. Question

In what century was the church defined as an institution in which the Word was rightly preached and the sacraments were rightly administered.

In the Restoration of the 12th Century
In the Reformation of the 16th Century
In the Consecration of the 5th Century
In the Computerization of the 20th Century

23. Question

There should be a response of parishioners when God’s servants (preachers) preach the W The response should be just like those disciples who heard Jesus teaching and preaching in Luke 24:32. What is the correct response?

“What manner of man is this that the winds and waves obey his will?”
“Oh Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth. There is none like you, no not one.”
“Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?”
“Create in me a clean heart, o God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.”

24. Question

According to Baur, Arndt and Gingrich, the phrase “rightly dividing the word of truth” plainly means…

…to cut a path in a straight direction
…to move from the Old Testament to the New Testament
…to explain the history of the text.
…to raise and lower your voice appropriately when preaching.

25. Question

What great man of God said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill ”

Martin Luther
Jesus Christ
Theodore Beza
Apostle Paul

26. Question

Complete this famous verse of Jesus, “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Again I tell you, it is easier for……. Than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

"A poor man to enter…"
"A bird to live in the depth of the ocean…"
"A Pharisee to receive redemption for his sins…"
"A camel to go through the eye of a needle…"

27. Question

People starve when we have a…In two words, what happens when we have a lack of expository preaching?

Change in the order of Worship Service
Lack of Expository Preaching
Revival only once a year
Lack of Personal Testimonies

28. Question

What does it mean in expository preaching that we should be a ‘miner’?

We must be open in our thinking as a young child is willing to learn new concepts in life.
We must enroll in ministerial seminary school and secure a degree in preaching before we deliver our first message.
We must have the persistence and dedication of one who digs under the earth for ore or metal.
We must follow the path of missionary ministry that Paul followed as he was teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

29. Question

What is the definition of goad and what significance does it have in expository preaching?

An animal used for plowing the by local herdsmen.
A rod with an iron spike used to drive oxen. Wise words given by a loving person can have tremendous sticking power with others.
An expressional phrase used by Baptist preachers to drive home a strong point.
A repetitive dissertation to explain the most important part of a text.

30. Question

In simple terms, what is a student of scripture?

A Scribe
A Samaritan
A Prognosticator
A Intercessor

31. Question

Three of the necessary preparations and processes needed for becoming a Scribe are listed below. Which one is not part of the process?

A desire to Grow
A desire to be Obedient
A desire to be Useful
A desire to sing Praise & Worship

32. Question

In summarizing the essence of exposition, which following statement best applies?

The essential nature of expository preaching is preaching which adequately explains the passage to the congregation, and then that explanation leads them to a true and practical application of the passage.
The ability to move the hearer into a fanatic dance of thanksgiving to God.
Defining a particular character of the Bible with simple terms and descriptions.
Preaching which begins with a slow rhythmic style then builds to an explosive conclusion with a raised pitch.

33. Question

An expository message deals with how many basic passages of scripture?

One
Two
Three
Four

34. Question

What are the four great objectives in the delivery of an expository message?

Accuracy, Clarity, Punctuality & Creativity
Visibility, Feasibility, Practicality & Authenticity
Punctuality, Practicality, Authenticity, Credibility
Accuracy, Authenticity, Clarity, & Practicality

35. Question

Which of the statements below is not an ‘Advantage of Expository Preaching?

We will be more confident of preaching God’s will when we present God’s Word.
As we preach through Scripture, we proclaim “the whole counsel of God”, rather than ride our favorite hobbyhorses.
It allows us to move all over the Bible dealing with a wide variety of characters, places and topics.
It can include touchy subjects in the course of going through the book, without being obvious.

36. Question

What is a goal of Expository Preaching?

To declare the whole will of God for His people, His church.
To increase the giving in the church.
To correct a current problem within the ministry or church.
To teach topical subjects such as Faith of Women in the Bible.

37. Question

What is not listed as a difficulty of Expository Preaching?

It requires a thorough study of the passage.
It means we need to observe sound principles of hermeneutics.
It requires being attentive to the literary form of the passage and its context.
It requires a degree from an accredited university.

38. Question

What chapter of Exodus does God tell Moses to take off his shoes because the ground that he’s standing on is “Holy Ground”?

1st chapter
3rd chapter
6th chapter
9th chapter

39. Question

Fill in the blank

What book in the Bible tells that if we withhold the tithe, we are robbing God and are cursed with a curse?

40. Question

What is the 30th book in the Bible?

Acts
Amos
Proverbs
1st Peter

41. Question

What great king of Israel wrote the book of Proverbs?

Saul
David
Solomon
Herod

42. Question

In the 3rd chapter of Acts, what preacher is responsible for three thousands souls being added to the Christian church?

James
John
Peter
Matthew

43. Question

What books are commonly referred to as the Major Prophets?

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
Job, Psalms, & Proverbs
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy
Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John

44. Question

To whom did Jesus say, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of ”

Peter and Andrew
David and Jonathan
Paul and Silas
Matthew and Mark

45. Question

What is the relationship between Jesus and Pilate?

Friends
Cousins
Brothers
None of the above

46. Question

What great story of Jesus love will you find in the 4th chapter of John?

Jesus giving living water to a woman at a well.
Jesus giving site to a blind man.
Jesus raising Lazarus from the grave.
Jesus praying for His disciples in the garden.

47. Question

What is the name of the man who climbed into a Sycamore tree to see Jesus?

Elijah
Zacchaeus
Lazarus
Saul

48. Question

Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?

Luke
John
Moses
Paul

49. Question

What book in the Bible, will you find this verse, “Give and it shall be given unto you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over shall men give into your bosom”.

Matthew
Mark
Luke
John

50. Question

What book in the Bible will you find these words, “For He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him and with His stripes we are healed.”

Daniel
Isaiah
Joel
1st Timothy

Make Up Exam – Expository Preaching