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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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CloseWhen Hezekiah showed the Babylonian envoys "all that was in his house," he thought he was showing his strength. In reality, all he proved was how naive he was to think that same action wouldn't come back to bite him. Yet we don't need storehouses to do the same, do we? That's what social media is for! But where's the line between us sharing our excitement for something and it coming off as pride -- the very thing that Hezekiah was guilty of? Unfortunately, only you know that line, but maybe Hezekiah's story can help us figure it out.
Last modified: May 22, 2023