“Peter explained it to them in order.” – Acts 11:4
Dr. Stephen Olford—one of the best examples and equippers of expository preaching writes this about Acts 11:4:
Here is the correct way to rehearse, declare, or teach the Truth. Paul says, when writing to the Corinthians, “Let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Cor. 14:40), and it applies here as well. To expound Truth in or by order presupposes:
Study. No one can expound on a subject about which he knows nothing. In this case, Peter had seen the vision, had heard God speak, and had a good grasp of the Truth which God sought to impart.
Sequence. There is no order where there is no sequence. All thoughts or points should be marshaled in order of sequence.
System or Synthesis. The putting together of the message ready to be delivered.
Lord, enable me to approach the preaching and teaching of Your Word in a worthy manner. (According to Your Word, p.99, Kindle version)
So, I would summarize the results of this as: study—yielding the accurate interpretation of the text; sequence—producing a systematic organization of the points; synthesis—birthing an understandable presentation of the message.
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