Lee Hyung-won: The Encounter of Old Testament Theology and Preaching

The author has compiled 45 sermons based on the Old Testament texts, gathered during his thirty-three years of service as an Old Testament scholar and pastor. The sermons are diverse in terms of theme, audience, structure, and source material. The themes range from individual existential issues—such as faith in creation, philosophy of life, depression, happiness, and suffering—to communal and macroscopic matters, including family, church leadership, church building, the world, and the Kingdom of God. These sermons were delivered in various settings, including Sunday services, dedication services, New Year's services, ordination services, and theological seminary services, employing expository preaching, first-person sermon delivery, and diverse audiovisual aids and illustrations. Adopting the style of an Old Testament scholar, the author meticulously analyzes the original Hebrew text, overall structure, and plot of the texts to accurately convey their original meaning and message. Furthermore, with the heart of a pastor, the book contains numerous empathetic examples and warm messages of shepherding for the flock. By revealing the Gospel within the Old Testament, it conveys God's deep love and wisdom for the Christian life and faith. Moreover, it serves as a model for preachers, enabling them to learn how to effectively structure and deliver sermons. The author hopes that through this collection of sermons, readers will feel the greatest sense of fulfillment and happiness by becoming “divine spokesmen” and “divine actors” who convey the right message so that the audience can lead a happy life of faith.

Korean title: 구약신학과 설교의 만남

Korean author: 이형원

Korean publisher: CLC(기독교문서선교회)

ISBN-13: 9788934124054