Does the form of the Scripture help to shape its intent? How does the form of our sermon affect the way the message is received? If we really believe that preachers preach so that people can hear from God, our choice is already made. We have to preach the Bible. We know that the Word of God is alive and breathing. After all, 2 Timothy 3:16 was not written in the past tense, as if God were dead, having done all his breathing in the past. Scripture is not a lifeless document that we mine for treasure