Show Don't Tell: John 13:1-17
Vivid sensory description for preaching John 13:1-17
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "Jesus washed the disciples' feet," feel the water and towel. It is just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knows that the hour has come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who are in the world, he loves them to the end. The evening meal is in progress, and the devil has already prompted Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.…
Sign up to unlock premium illustrations
Join fellow pastors who prep smarter — free account, no credit card.
Sign Up & SubscribeYou'll be taken to checkout ($9.95/mo) after confirming your email
Topics & Themes
Audience
adultsPowered by ChurchWiseAI
IllustrateTheWord is part of the ChurchWiseAI family — AI tools built for pastors, churches, and ministry leaders.
PewSearch
Find Your Church Home
The most complete church directory in the US and Canada. 218,000+ churches searchable by location, denomination, and tradition.
Search ChurchesChurchWiseAI
Voice Agent & Church Chatbot
24/7 AI phone receptionist and website chatbot for churches — answers calls, handles questions, and follows up with visitors automatically.