“Brevity is the soul of wit.”“Brevity is the soul of wit.” - From Shakespeare’s Hamlet- From Shakespeare’s Hamlet

• Spoken by Polonious, a long-winded fool who constantly exasperates the king & queen because he never gets to the point

• “Brevity” = articulate & well-intentioned communication that uses as few words as possible

• Spoken by Polonious, a long-winded fool who constantly exasperates the king & queen because he never gets to the point

• “Brevity” = articulate & well-intentioned communication that uses as few words as possible

Even the word of God tells its readers some very powerful truths

using very few words.

Even the word of God tells its readers some very powerful truths

using very few words.

“Jesus wept.”“Jesus wept.”

John 11:35John 11:35

“Jesus wept.”“Jesus wept.”John 11:35John 11:35

• Jesus had emotion…He cared about those He loved.

• He had compassion for those saddened by the realities of life.

• He knew entirely what it was like to be human.

• Jesus had emotion…He cared about those He loved.

• He had compassion for those saddened by the realities of life.

• He knew entirely what it was like to be human.

“For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”

“For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”

Heb 4:15Heb 4:15 KJVKJV

“Remember Lot’s wife.”

“Remember Lot’s wife.”

Luke 17:32Luke 17:32

“Remember Lot’s wife.”“Remember Lot’s wife.” Luke 11:32Luke 11:32

• Jesus wants us to think seriously about having worldly concerns.

• Earthly pursuits or even family should never come before obeying what God says.

• Judgment comes to those who fail to learn from Lot’s wife and her failure.

• Jesus wants us to think seriously about having worldly concerns.

• Earthly pursuits or even family should never come before obeying what God says.

• Judgment comes to those who fail to learn from Lot’s wife and her failure.

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”Rom 12:2Rom 12:2

“Pray without ceasing.”

“Pray without ceasing.”

1 Thess 5:171 Thess 5:17

“Pray without ceasing.”“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thess 5:171 Thess 5:17

• Paul reminds us prayer should be an important part of our daily lives.

• There should never be a time when disciples do not make use of the blessing of prayer.

• Paul reminds us prayer should be an important part of our daily lives.

• There should never be a time when disciples do not make use of the blessing of prayer.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Phil 4:6-7Phil 4:6-7

Simple, short instructions that use

very few words.

Simple, short instructions that use

very few words.

Yet, the lessons learned should last a lifetime.

Yet, the lessons learned should last a lifetime.