Show Don't Tell: Psalm 54
Vivid sensory description for preaching Psalm 54
This is a show dont tell prompt on homiletics and preaching technique for adults.
Instead of saying "David called on God when betrayed," identify the betrayers. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, "Is not David hiding among us?" "Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might. Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth." By your name—the name carries power. "Arrogant foes are attacking me; ruthless people are trying to kill me—people without regard for God."…
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