This article is a primer for pastors on how to engage the Greek text of theNew Testament and faithfully construct a sermon that is true to the thrustand shape of the original in its ancient context and, as such, freightedwith gospel power and wholly relevant and applicable to modern cultures.It provides instructions on engaging the Greek text, discerning the themeand symmetries of the text, consulting commentaries, finalizing the outline,and applying and illustrating the text.