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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion What have you learned in this course that will help you in your ministry? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:22:56 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion What motivates you to preach well? Explain. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:19:32 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-motivates-you-to-preach-well-explain/#post-95420339"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What motivates you to preach well? Explain.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>The love of Christ, the perishing of sinners, and the bema seat.</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion What are some methods you use or suggest using to develop language and communication skills? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:16:53 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/what-are-some-methods-you-use-or-suggest-using-to-develop-language-and-communication-skills/#post-95420334"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> What are some methods you use or suggest using to develop language and communication skills?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Studying preachers like surgeon and books on public speaking by Christian authors are a start</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Which kind of sermon development comes more naturally for you – inductive or deductive? Explain. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/which-kind-of-sermon-development-comes-more-naturally-for-you-inductive-or-deductive-explain/#post-95420192</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:48:05 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/which-kind-of-sermon-development-comes-more-naturally-for-you-inductive-or-deductive-explain/#post-95420192"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Which kind of sermon development comes more naturally for you – inductive or deductive? Explain.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Deductive.  I love to announce the theme early on and then develop it around the to pic.  It seems </p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Do you agree that the sermon needs to be developed around a homiletical idea rather than just an exegetical idea? Why or why not? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/do-you-agree-that-the-sermon-needs-to-be-developed-around-a-homiletical-idea-rather-than-just-an-exegetical-idea-why-or-why-not/#post-95420079</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:55:24 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/do-you-agree-that-the-sermon-needs-to-be-developed-around-a-homiletical-idea-rather-than-just-an-exegetical-idea-why-or-why-not/#post-95420079"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Do you agree that the sermon needs to be developed around a homiletical idea rather than just an exegetical idea? Why or why not?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Yes.  It brings unity and aids in clarifying the content towards the presenting that idea of the text</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion How might you begin a speech or sermon with an audience which is unreceptive or even hostile? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/how-might-you-begin-a-speech-or-sermon-with-an-audience-which-is-unreceptive-or-even-hostile/#post-95420078</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:52:10 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-might-you-begin-a-speech-or-sermon-with-an-audience-which-is-unreceptive-or-even-hostile/#post-95420078"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How might you begin a speech or sermon with an audience which is unreceptive or even hostile?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>A well planned and worded illustration is an aid</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Choose a theological topic and then find and present an illustration that suitably answers one of the three developmental questions about that topic. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:48:56 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/choose-a-theological-topic-and-then-find-and-present-an-illustration-that-suitably-answers-one-of-the-three-developmental-questions-about-that-topic/#post-95420077"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Choose a theological topic and then find and present an illustration that suitably answers one of the three developmental questions about that topic.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Justification.  The defendant in the biblical time owes a huge debt and would face debtor prison.  The judge taking pity removed the judicial robes and took out the fat legal wallet and paid the debt and set the prisoner free.  What does it mean is answered</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Why is it important for a sermon to have a defined goal? Is that goal identifiable in most sermons you listen to? Explain. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/why-is-it-important-for-a-sermon-to-have-a-defined-goal-is-that-goal-identifiable-in-most-sermons-you-listen-to-explain/#post-95420076</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:41:42 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/why-is-it-important-for-a-sermon-to-have-a-defined-goal-is-that-goal-identifiable-in-most-sermons-you-listen-to-explain/#post-95420076"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Why is it important for a sermon to have a defined goal? Is that goal identifiable in most sermons you listen to? Explain.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>The message focused one one idea and this aids in helping each person in that area</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion If you knew you had to preach a sermon in two weeks, how would you choose and develop your topic? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/if-you-knew-you-had-to-preach-a-sermon-in-two-weeks-how-would-you-choose-and-develop-your-topic/#post-95420073</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:37:31 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/if-you-knew-you-had-to-preach-a-sermon-in-two-weeks-how-would-you-choose-and-develop-your-topic/#post-95420073"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> If you knew you had to preach a sermon in two weeks, how would you choose and develop your topic?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Through study and prayer .  I also  observe the congregation to see if there is a need to address</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Dr. Robinson lists three ways to develop a sermon idea – explain it, prove it, apply it. Can you think of any others? If so, discuss what they might be. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/dr-robinson-lists-three-ways-to-develop-a-sermon-idea-explain-it-prove-it-apply-it-can-you-think-of-any-others-if-so-discuss-what-they-might-be/#post-95419810</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:49:20 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/dr-robinson-lists-three-ways-to-develop-a-sermon-idea-explain-it-prove-it-apply-it-can-you-think-of-any-others-if-so-discuss-what-they-might-be/#post-95419810"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Dr. Robinson lists three ways to develop a sermon idea – explain it, prove it, apply it. Can you think of any others? If so, discuss what they might be.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>These three basically cover it.  We can cross the bridge of any other if we get there.</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion How do you know that God has called you to preach? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/how-do-you-know-that-god-as-called-you-to-preach/#post-95419765</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:13:50 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-do-you-know-that-god-as-called-you-to-preach/#post-95419765"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How do you know that God has called you to preach?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>People of God confirmed this to me prior to preaching a message. And those people have affirmed their confirmation after.   2.  My love to study the scriptures for the message.  3.  My love and gratitude for Salvation to the uttermost.</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion When you consider your audience, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit, how do you choose topics about which to preach or teach? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/when-you-consider-your-audience-the-bible-and-the-holy-spirit-how-do-you-choose-topics-about-which-to-preach-or-teach/#post-95419622</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:30:31 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/when-you-consider-your-audience-the-bible-and-the-holy-spirit-how-do-you-choose-topics-about-which-to-preach-or-teach/#post-95419622"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> When you consider your audience, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit, how do you choose topics about which to preach or teach?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>As God leads and at times what are the need of the people.</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion State in your own words what Dr. Robinson means by the “subject-complement” or “question-answer” approach to a biblical text? In what ways do you find his explanation helpful? Or not helpful? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/state-in-your-own-words-what-dr-robinson-means-by-the-subject-complement-or-question-answer-approach-to-a-biblical-text-in-what-ways-do-you-find-his-explanation-h/#post-95419621</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:10:30 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/state-in-your-own-words-what-dr-robinson-means-by-the-subject-complement-or-question-answer-approach-to-a-biblical-text-in-what-ways-do-you-find-his-explanation-h/#post-95419621"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> State in your own words what Dr. Robinson means by the “subject-complement” or “question-answer” approach to a biblical text? In what ways do you find his explanation helpful? Or not helpful?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>The concept brings to light the reason this passage of scripture is there and enlightens us to its meaning and what we are to do or believe</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Why do you think that images and/or stories are such powerful means of communication? How does that understanding help to guide a person as he/she prepares a sermon? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/why-do-you-think-that-images-and-or-stories-are-such-powerful-means-of-communication-how-does-that-understanding-help-to-guide-a-person-as-he-she-prepares-a-sermon/#post-95419620</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:50:05 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/why-do-you-think-that-images-and-or-stories-are-such-powerful-means-of-communication-how-does-that-understanding-help-to-guide-a-person-as-he-she-prepares-a-sermon/#post-95419620"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Why do you think that images and/or stories are such powerful means of communication? How does that understanding help to guide a person as he/she prepares a sermon?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>It allows us to identify with a character or characteristic of the story and we see what we must do to change behavior or thinking</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion How have you experienced the working of the Holy Spirit in your preaching and/or teaching of the Bible? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/how-have-you-experienced-the-working-of-the-holy-spirit-in-your-preaching-and-or-teaching-of-the-bible/#post-95419608</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:30:40 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-have-you-experienced-the-working-of-the-holy-spirit-in-your-preaching-and-or-teaching-of-the-bible/#post-95419608"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How have you experienced the working of the Holy Spirit in your preaching and/or teaching of the Bible?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>He has worked through my illnesses and weaknesses to bring out His word through me</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Do you think expository preaching is still a valid means to communicate biblical truths today? Why or why not? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/do-you-think-expository-preaching-is-still-a-valid-means-to-communicate-biblical-truths-today-why-or-why-not/#post-95419387</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:22:19 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/do-you-think-expository-preaching-is-still-a-valid-means-to-communicate-biblical-truths-today-why-or-why-not/#post-95419387"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Do you think expository preaching is still a valid means to communicate biblical truths today? Why or why not?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>It is the best method to give nnto the people the whole counsel of God especially that of Salvation and daily sanctification and practical living</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion How does your personality affect the way you read the Bible? The way you present biblical teaching? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/how-does-your-personality-affect-the-way-you-read-the-bible-the-way-you-present-biblical-teaching/#post-95419385</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:51:50 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/how-does-your-personality-affect-the-way-you-read-the-bible-the-way-you-present-biblical-teaching/#post-95419385"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How does your personality affect the way you read the Bible? The way you present biblical teaching?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>My personality was developed by the circumstances I grew up in and further developed on the manner of which God providentially led me to His sovereign and saving grace.  This is reflected in my presentation of the Bible</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Give an example of a mistake you (or another person) made because you were unaware of the cultural standards in which you found yourself? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
				<link>https://odbu.org/forums/question/give-an-example-of-a-mistake-you-or-another-person-made-because-you-were-unaware-of-the-cultural-standards-in-which-you-found-yourself/#post-95419370</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:20:34 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/give-an-example-of-a-mistake-you-or-another-person-made-because-you-were-unaware-of-the-cultural-standards-in-which-you-found-yourself/#post-95419370"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Give an example of a mistake you (or another person) made because you were unaware of the cultural standards in which you found yourself?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Speaking to European about the football game last night. Soccer was not what I watched and they did not know that our &#8216;soccer&#8217; teams were allowed to use their hands on the ball, block the person or tackle to prevent scoring.  The yellow flags could also be a major or minor infraction.  </p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Can you remember a sermon that had a profound effect on you? What was there about that sermon that was so powerful? in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:03:42 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/can-you-remember-a-sermon-that-had-a-profound-effect-on-you-what-was-there-about-that-sermon-that-was-so-powerful/#post-95419369"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Can you remember a sermon that had a profound effect on you? What was there about that sermon that was so powerful?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Yes. Aw Tozer&#8217;s. Who put Jesus on the Cross. Convinced me of my sins and need of salvation</p>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy updated their profile</title>
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				<title>Donald J Biddy replied to the discussion Tell of several ways in which today’s culture affects the way you view the Bible. in the forum Discussion Forum</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:06:24 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.artosacademy.org/forums/question/1-tell-of-several-ways-in-which-todays-culture-affects-the-way-you-view-the-bible/#post-95419288"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Tell of several ways in which today’s culture affects the way you view the Bible.</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Despite the philosophy and false ideology which glorifies man and denies God or the Biblical teaching of the person and work of God. We must proclaim the truth of God , sin and salvation.  We like Paul must proclaim the truth of the Christ and His salvation and man&#8217;s need to repent without compromise  .</p>
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