Preparing for Sermon #4

Here’s the link to download the latest observation sheet in preparation for the next sermon manuscript. I use the ESV but it is by no means the only good translation. I hope this will encourage you to copy and paste your favorite translation into a word document and create your own observation sheet. I use full justify so that it spreads out the words as much as possible and I triple space between the lines. I also make the right margin larger for note taking. I prefer it to be on one sheet of paper so I do play around with the font and spacings to make it fit if possible.

Before making observations, I always translate the original text. In this case it is the Greek. This is what I create to translate the text. Give it a shot!

You can refer to last week’s blog post to see ways to make observations. I will share more ways as time allows. The textbook I used in seminary was Grasping God’s Word. I think it’s a very good resource. I have the second edition but any edition is probably useful–even a used copy.

To translate the Greek, BlueLetter Bible is a helpful online resource that is free. There are other resources available for purchase. I use Accordance Bible Software and I really like it.