Show Don't Tell: John 11:45-57
Vivid sensory description for preaching John 11:45-57
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "The raising of Lazarus led to the plot to kill Jesus," hear Caiaphas prophesy. Many of the Jews who have come to visit Mary and have seen what Jesus did believe in him. But some go to the Pharisees and tell them what Jesus has done. The chief priests and Pharisees call a meeting of the Sanhedrin: "What are we accomplishing?…
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