Show Don't Tell: Matthew 23:37-39
As Jesus stood on the brow of the Mount of Olives, overlooking the sprawling city of Jerusalem, His heart was heavy, weighed down by grief....
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
As Jesus stood on the brow of the Mount of Olives, overlooking the sprawling city of Jerusalem, His heart was heavy, weighed down by grief. Picture the golden stones of the temple glistening in the sunlight, a symbol of hope and faith for the people. Yet, beneath this façade of glory lay a city steeped in rejection. "Jerusalem, Jerusalem," He cried, His voice a mixture of sorrow and longing.…
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