To every preacher, wisdom gives the command, "A window shalt thou make in the ark." You may build up explanations and yet leave your hearers in the dark as to your meaning; but a thoroughly suitable metaphor will Wonderfully clear the sense.
The chief reason for the construction of windows in a house is, as Fuller says, to let in light. Parables, similes, and metaphors have that effect; and hence we use them to illustrate our subject or, in other words, to "brighten it with light" for that is Dr. Johnson s literal rendering of the word "illustrate." Often when didactic speech fails to enlighten our hearers we make them see our meaning by opening a window and letting in the pleasant light of analogy.
Our Saviour, who is the light of the world, took care to fill His speech with similitudes, so that the common people heard him gladly: his example stamps with high authority the practice of illuminating heavenly instruction with comparisons and similes.
To every preacher of righteousness, as well as to Noah, wisdom gives the command, "A window shalt thou make in the ark." You may build up laborious definitions and explanations and yet leave your hearers in the dark as to your meaning; but a thoroughly suitable metaphor will Wonderfully clear the sense.
Illustrations can be powerful tools for enhancing Bible sermons, making complex concepts more relatable and memorable.
This course emphasizes the importance of illustrations and shows how to incorporate them into the message for the fullest impact.
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TWO great Volumes have been laid before mankind for his instruction, and from which his ideas and science all have been derived...the material Works, and the inspired Word of God.
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This course explores the lives and lessons of Christians from the past as well as the truths that made them what they are.
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The Manna Doctorate Program continues the Manna Seminary philosophy of staying Bible based but emphasizes ministry leadership. The Doctorate program emphasizes quality Christian leadership at all levels of the ministry. It takes an in-depth look at the lives of great leaders of the past. It promotes the highest level of ministry in the church with advanced courses in heeding, leading, and feeding the flock.
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