. THE INTRODUCTION. (continued)
D. Sources of the Introduction. 1. Historical Setting. 2. Geography of the Bible. 3. Customs of the Bible. 4. Familiar Sayings--It has been said... 5. Proverbs. E. Twelve Gates Into a Sermon. [By C.H. Spurgeon.] 1. Text. 2. Context. 3. Dramatic Description. 4. Topic (Theme). 5. The Problem itself (with a Solution). [e.g. Abortion--the silent screem.] 6. Direct Statement of Purpose. [I want to show you.] 7. A Striking Quotation. 8. Illustration. 9. A News Item. [Poverty, Pollution.] 10. The Occasion. [Christmas.] 11. Psychology. 12. The Life Situation.