Show Don't Tell: Mark 12:35-37
The sun hung low over the temple courts, casting long shadows across the dusty stones where people gathered. The air was thick with anticipation, a...
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
The sun hung low over the temple courts, casting long shadows across the dusty stones where people gathered. The air was thick with anticipation, a mix of scents—sandalwood, sweat, and the faint aroma of offerings. Jesus, standing at the heart of this vibrant throng, looked out over the faces filled with curiosity and skepticism. With a voice that resonated through the courtyard like a gentle breeze, he posed a question that pierced the heart of their assumptions: “Why do the teachers of the law say that the Messiah is the son of David?…
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