PL2026 Session 6: Preaching for the Ploughboy: Pursuing Tyndale’s Mission Through Expository Preaching | Tom Drion

This message reflects on William Tyndale’s enduring burden: not merely to place Scripture into the hands of ordinary people, but to ensure it is truly understood. Drawing on Nehemiah 8, the speaker sets out a model for preaching that enables even the “ploughboy” to grasp the Word of God.The passage shows three essential elements of faithful exposition: reading the Scriptures plainly, carefully breaking down the text, and clearly laying out its meaning so that the people understand. The emphasis falls on the hard, disciplined work required of preachers—studying language, structure, and context—so that God’s truth is communicated with clarity and accuracy.This is not a problem of access to Bibles, but of understanding. The call is for ministers who will labour to make Scripture known to the hearts of ordinary hearers, trusting God to bring conviction, repentance, and joy through His Word.