Show Don't Tell: Matthew 16:13-20
In the shadow of Mount Hermon, where the air is thick with the scent of pine and the sounds of splashing water from nearby springs...
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
In the shadow of Mount Hermon, where the air is thick with the scent of pine and the sounds of splashing water from nearby springs fill the silence, Jesus and His disciples stand before a landscape steeped in power and idolatry. As they gaze upon the imposing Roman temples that rise like ancient giants, a tension hangs in the air, palpable and electric.…
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