Show Don't Tell: Psalm 121
Vivid sensory description for preaching Psalm 121
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "God protects his people," lift your eyes. Song of Ascents. "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?" Looking at hills surrounding Jerusalem—or the high places where idols stood. "My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth." Not the hills but their Maker. "He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep."…
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