Show Don't Tell: Mark 10:35-45
Vivid sensory description for preaching Mark 10:35-45
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "James and John asked for positions of honor," hear the request come right after the death prediction. James and John approach: "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask." Jesus: "What do you want me to do for you?" "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory."…
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