Show Don't Tell: Luke 23:6-12
Vivid sensory description for preaching Luke 23:6-12
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "Jesus was sent to Herod," watch the king wait for a show. On hearing that Jesus is from Galilee, under Herod's jurisdiction, Pilate sends him to Herod, who is also in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod sees Jesus, he is greatly pleased, because for a long time he has been wanting to see him. From what he has heard about him, he hopes to see him perform a sign of some sort.…
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