Preparing Sermons, Part 04

Building Biblical Outlines/Use Syntax Graphs to save time, Q&A

Time: 110 Minutes
Date: 2011-03-01
Logos Version: 4 (compatible with all versions of Logos)

Outline with Syntax (NT: Jude 1-4, OT: Psalm 103:1-5 - Session 4

1) NT Structuring Made Simple (Jude 1-4)
A. Setting up NT
1. Book: Customizing OpenText
2. Tool: Using the Sentence Diagrammer
3. .Layout: Shortcuts and screen organization
B. Understanding the Jargon

2. The Process
A. Step 1: Identify the Primary Clause: Diagram and color the verb
B. Step 2: Create outline with the Predicator and Subject
C. Step 3: Identify the Sub-points
D. Step 4: Chunk/Grouping the idea
E. Step 5: Refine the Outline

3. OT Structuring Made Simple (Psalm 103:1-5)
A. Setting up OT
1. Book: Customizing Andersen-Forbes
2. Tool: Using the Sentence Diagrammer
3. Layout: Shortcuts and screen organization
B. Understanding the Jargon

4. The Process
A. Step 1: Identify the Primary Clause: Diagram and color the verb
B. Step 2: Identify the main subject
C. Step 3: Identify/Refine the Sub-points
D. Step 4: Chunk/Grouping the idea
E. Step 5: Refine the Outline