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Brady• May 22, 2023•
A message from the series “Toolbox for Evangelism.” Nearly a third of Jesus’ teachings consisted of stories, or parables. These seemingly innocent tales were not just given for entertainment though — they were designed to penetrate the heart in a way a series of commands couldn’t. They forced the listener to meditate on the teachings and make the change from the inside out. As such, they were exceedingly effective.
Can we use parables today? Of course! Maybe not in the same way as Jesus, but using illustrations can still be effective if handled properly.
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CloseJohn 17 is a masterclass in prayer, but few of us take the time to really examine what it talks about. Jesus prays for Himself, His Apostles, and the disciples at large, but He also prays for the work that He's engaged in, as well as for the Apostles to develop strong trust in God's Word. And unity. He prays for the church to be united in purpose as a powerful testimony to the world. Is that what we're praying for? If not, maybe a quick re-examination of what Jesus prays about can help us focus on what we should be doing with our own life.
Last modified: May 22, 2023