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What is the first step in presenting an illustration?
What is the first step in presenting an illustration?
What should follow after making the initial point in the presentation?
What should follow after making the initial point in the presentation?
In the context of this presentation, what does 'transition to the audience' entail?
In the context of this presentation, what does 'transition to the audience' entail?
What type of example is provided for illustrating the main point?
What type of example is provided for illustrating the main point?
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What is emphasized about good deeds in the presentation?
What is emphasized about good deeds in the presentation?
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During the illustration presentation, what is the role of the transition phrase 'imagine for a moment'?
During the illustration presentation, what is the role of the transition phrase 'imagine for a moment'?
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How do good works relate to the concept of value in heaven, according to the presentation?
How do good works relate to the concept of value in heaven, according to the presentation?
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Study Notes
Presenting Illustrations in a Sermon
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Five-step approach: Use a structured method to present illustrations effectively.
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Step 1: Make the point: Clearly state the spiritual idea or concept to be illustrated. Example: "The good deeds we perform here have no value to God."
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Step 2: Transition to illustration: Link the spiritual point to the illustration. Example: "Imagine for a moment..." This bridges the gap.
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Step 3: Illustrate: Present the illustration itself concretely. Example: "Imagine prisoners of war creating a monetary system..."
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Step 4: Transition to audience: Connect the illustration back to the audience and their experience. Example: "That's how it is with us..."
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Step 5: Restate the point: Summarize the spiritual point reinforced by the illustration. Example: "Our good works, even obedience, has no value in heaven; only perfection matters."
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Illustration example: Prisoners of war using Monopoly money, worthless upon release, represents the worthlessness of earthly good deeds before God.
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Description
Discover a five-step approach to effectively integrate illustrations into your sermons. This method guides you from stating your spiritual point to connecting it back with the audience, ensuring clarity and engagement. Improve your sermon delivery by mastering the art of illustration.
