Show Don't Tell: Luke 12:35-48
Vivid sensory description for preaching Luke 12:35-48
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "Jesus taught about watchfulness," trim the lamp. "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him." The servants who are found watching when he comes—he will dress himself to serve, have them recline at the table, and come and wait on them.…
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