“Thinking About the Texts” by John Fairless
Textual (just the text — what do you notice?)
Theological (what does this say about God?)
Contextual (how was/is this text heard in community?)
Connectional (where is the connection to real life?)
Flow (how does “my” sermon for “my” people fit together?)
Text: Isaiah’s account of the “sign” for Ahaz is both interest…