{"id":32609,"date":"2022-09-10T16:16:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T21:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/6-preaching-methods-jesus-used-that-you-should-too\/"},"modified":"2022-09-10T16:16:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-10T21:16:14","slug":"6-preaching-methods-jesus-used-that-you-should-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/6-preaching-methods-jesus-used-that-you-should-too\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Preaching Methods Jesus Used That You Should Too"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Aaron Earls<\/em><\/p>\n

I think we can all agree that Jesus is the greatest preacher to ever walk the face of the Earth. If there is anyone you should emulate in your preaching, it’s Jesus.<\/p>\n

So how did Jesus teach? Here are six of Jesus\u2019 preaching methods that we can all learn from.<\/p>\n

If you want to be a better preacher, look no further than Jesus. Tell stories, be shocking, craft memorable statements, use object lessons, and repeat. Click To Tweet <\/p>\n

1. Jesus Told Stories<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jesus told countless parables (Mark 4:34). He pulled spiritual truth from everyday life. Not only did these stories make Jesus\u2019 preaching more memorable, they also connected in much more profound way.<\/p>\n

Think about the parable of the Prodigal Son. Jesus could have proclaimed, \u201cGod loves you so much that He will welcome you back to Him no matter how far you have wandered away.\u201d That is definitely true.<\/p>\n

Not did stories make Jesus\u2019 preaching more memorable, they also connected in much more profound way. Click To Tweet <\/p>\n

However, Jesus instead chooses to tell the story of a boy who disowned his family, partied away his inheritance, came home to beg for mercy, but was surprisingly welcomed with open arms by his father who waited daily for his return. Which is more powerful? If you want to preach like Jesus, tell stories. Lots of them. Use examples from everyday life to teach spiritual truth.<\/p>\n

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2. Jesus Shocked People<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jesus often used hyperbole. He taught using outrageous examples, exaggerations, or shocking statements that got people\u2019s attention. These statements were not all meant to be taken literally, but they definitely got the point across.<\/p>\n

For example, Jesus didn\u2019t really mean we have to rip out our eyes and amputate our hands for causing us to sin (Matthew 5:29-30), or else all Christians would be blind amputees.<\/p>\n

He also didn\u2019t mean that the people he spoke to literally had logs in their eyes (Matthew 7:3-5). Jesus was simply making a very clear point.\u00a0Jesus said things that shocked people and exaggerated the truth to emphasize His point.<\/p>\n

Jesus said things that shocked people and exaggerated the truth to emphasize His point. Click To Tweet <\/p>\n

If you want to preach like Jesus, Shock people. Exaggerate a little with your questions. Say outrageous things that aren\u2019t meant to be literal, but grab attention and communicate the point clearly.<\/p>\n

3. Jesus Crafted Memorable Sayings<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jesus spoke poetically. He often used catchy sayings and plays on words. This isn\u2019t always apparent in English translations. However, in the original language, Jesus made it much easier for his listeners to remember what he said.<\/p>\n

For example, Jesus memorably said, \u201cJudge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you.\u201d (Luke 6:37-38a, ESV). Another great example is the Golden Rule (Luke 6:31).<\/p>\n

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If you want to preach like Jesus, craft memorable statements. Make the main point easy to remember. If your people remember the message, they will be able to take it with them wherever they go.<\/p>\n

4. Jesus Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Rather than tell everyone the answer right away, Jesus used the Socratic Method. He led His audience to conclusions by asking a lot of questions. For examples check out Matthew 16:26, or 22:20-21, or look at this resource.<\/p>\n

Questions are a powerful teaching method, especially when teaching a hostile crowd (like unbelievers). Questions stimulate critical thinking. Asking good questions makes the audience hungry to find the answers.<\/p>\n

Asking good questions makes the audience hungry to find the answers. Click To Tweet <\/p>\n

If you want to preach like Jesus, ask a lot of questions. Do not reveal the answer immediately. Help your audience use their own brains.<\/p>\n

5. Jesus Used Object Lessons<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jesus often used object lessons to communicate to his audience.\u00a0He washed the feet of the disciples to teach servant leadership (John 13:3\u201317).\u00a0He called a little child to him to discuss childlike faith (Matthew 18:1\u20134).\u00a0He described unselfish giving after watching a widow drop two small coins into the temple offering (Mark 12:41\u201344).<\/p>\n

Truth that is communicated verbally as well as visually can be far more powerful than truth that is merely stated. Click To Tweet <\/p>\n

When he told the parable of the sower, there is a good chance he was standing near a field.\u00a0Truth that is communicated verbally as well as visually can be far more powerful than truth that is merely stated.\u00a0If you want to preach like Jesus, use objects lessons.<\/p>\n

Block out time in your sermon preparation to be creative. Think of ways to communicate your message visually.<\/p>\n

6. Jesus Used Repetition<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jesus helped his audience learn His lessons by frequently repeating Himself. He taught the same major themes again and again. For example, Jesus spoke of his death and resurrection over and over again (Mark 8:31; 9:31; 10:33\u201334), and the disciples still didn\u2019t get it.<\/p>\n

Sometimes people need to hear something many times over before it fully sinks in. In addition, teachings that get repeated get remembered. If you want to preach like Jesus, repeat.<\/p>\n

Find the main point of your message and say it again and again, and don\u2019t be afraid to preach on important subjects more than once a year.<\/p>\n

If you want to be a better preacher, look no further than Jesus. Tell stories, be shocking, craft memorable statements, use object lessons, and repeat.<\/p>\n

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Aaron Earls<\/h2>\n

@WardrobeDoor<\/p>\n

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Aaron is a writer for LifewayResearch.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n