Of course, I do not undervalue the work of preaching; but for the moment we must draw a distinction between the two. Preaching is in many senses the greater word, because it includes teaching, while it emphasizes proclamation, interpretation, and application. Our present subject is that preliminary teaching which is the making known of the content of the Bible, and which prepares the way for its interpretation and application. In dealing with the need for teaching, I propose to do so from the standpoint