Chapter Two - the Ground of Preaching

First, a word on "comments."  Perhaps I was unclear (incredibly possible).  I would love it if we could post our own answers to some of these questions in the "comments" section under each post.  I do understand that things have been busy with the holidays.  Moving on...

Questions for Chapter 2:

What is the goal of preaching?

What are the two massive obstacles to this goal?

How does the cross of Christ remove both obstacles?

How does the cross give validity and humility to preaching?

What does all this mean for every sermon you will ever preach?