Show Don't Tell: John 16:16-33
Vivid sensory description for preaching John 16:16-33
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "Jesus promised joy after sorrow," picture the woman in labor. "In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me." Some disciples ask each other: "What does he mean?" They don't understand. Jesus sees that they want to ask him about this: "Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices.…
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