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Show Don't Tell: Matthew 4:12-17 - Illustration on homiletics | IllustrateTheWord

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Show Dont Tell Prompt

Show Don't Tell: Matthew 4:12-17

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Imagine the sun setting over the Sea of Galilee, casting a golden glow on the gentle waves lapping against the shore. It was here, in...

This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.

Imagine the sun setting over the Sea of Galilee, casting a golden glow on the gentle waves lapping against the shore. It was here, in this serene yet tumultuous region, that the air crackled with tension. Just days before, news had spread like wildfire: John the Baptist, the fiery prophet who had heralded the coming Messiah, was imprisoned by King Herod.…

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