Show Don't Tell: Psalm 126
Vivid sensory description for preaching Psalm 126
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "God restored Israel and will do so again," watch the dreamers laugh. Song of Ascents. "When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy." Restoration so overwhelming it felt like dreaming. Laughter filling mouths. "Then it was said among the nations, 'The LORD has done great things for them.'…
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