Show Don't Tell: Luke 23:33-43
Vivid sensory description for preaching Luke 23:33-43
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "Jesus was crucified between two criminals," hear the prayer for his executioners. When they come to the place called the Skull, they crucify him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus says: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." While they drive nails, he prays forgiveness.…
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