Show Don't Tell: Psalm 132
Vivid sensory description for preaching Psalm 132
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "God promised to establish David's throne in Zion," hear the oath. Song of Ascents. Longest song of ascent. "LORD, remember David and all his self-denial. He swore an oath to the LORD, he made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: 'I will not enter my house or go to my bed, I will allow no sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, till I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.'"…
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