Power of Stories!

2 Samuel 1; Psalm 140; Matthew 13
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Scripture

Matthew 13

34 Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables.

Observation

In Matthew 13, Jesus told the following stories: the story of the farmer scattering seed, the story of the wheat and weeds, the story of the Mustard seed, the parable or story of the yeast, the wheat and the weeds, the hidden treasure, the pearl, and the fishing net. It is said of Jesus in Matthew 13:34 that He always used stories and illustrations when talking to a crowd.

Author Max Lucado in When God Whispers Your Name, (Word 1994) reminds readers that Jesus’ great sermon can be read in eight minutes. His best known story can be read in ninety seconds. He summarized prayer in five phrases. He silenced accusers with one challenge. He rescued a soul with one sentence. He summarized the Law in three verses and reduced all his teaching to one command.

He made his point and went home.

Application

I have to use some good stories tomorrow in my sermon.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, help me be a good storyteller tomorrow as I share Your Word. Help me communicate clearly and I pray that men and women would respond to your Word. I pray for just the right stories that will make the point unforgettable. In Jesus Name Amen.

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