I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.
John 10:14 NIV
I was an Associate Pastor for thirteen years and I have been a Pastor for eight years and over the years I have seen and heard two reactions to Expository preaching:
The sheep hear their Shepherd.
The goats complain about the Shepherd.
Those in Christ will love and affirm His Word - the entire Word. They will reveal themselves for what they are - followers of Christ.
Those who are not in Christ - only identify as Christians - will find offense at His Word. They will eventually reveal themselves for what they are - followers of self and all the grand self-gratification that accompanies this lifestyle.
Are you a follower of The Shepherd?
Or are you a complainer of The Shepherd?