Show Don't Tell: Matthew 25:1-13
Vivid sensory description for preaching Matthew 25:1-13
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "Jesus told the parable of the ten virgins," watch the lamps flicker. The kingdom is like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five were foolish—lamps but no extra oil. Five were wise—flasks filled. The bridegroom was a long time coming; they all grew drowsy and slept. At midnight: "Here's the bridegroom!…
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