Show Don't Tell: Matthew 2:13-23
In the stillness of a Palestinian night, the air hangs heavy with the scent of olive trees and the distant chatter of night creatures. A...
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
In the stillness of a Palestinian night, the air hangs heavy with the scent of olive trees and the distant chatter of night creatures. A soft voice pierces the silence: "Get up. Take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt." Joseph, heart pounding like a drum, stirs from sleep. The urgency of the words grips him; there is no time for questions.…
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