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Jesus the PreacherJesus the Preacher
“Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the
kingdom of God”(Mark 1:14)
God’s Word is Manifested through God’s Word is Manifested through PreachingPreaching
Preaching was central to Jesus’ work, Matt 4:17, 23; 9:35◦Synagogues, seaside and mountains, boat, road, village to village, in the temple and in homes, by a well and in a field. . .
◦Drew large crowds, yet his preaching offended many who turned away, Lk 14:25-27; Jno 6:60, 66
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Why should you care how Jesus Why should you care how Jesus preached?preached?
God saves through preaching, 1 Cor 1:21
God wants us to listen to gospel preaching, 2 Tim 4:2-4◦Do not be satisfied with less
You may have to help select a preacher some day – for what should you look?◦What do you want in a preacher?
When you preach – what do you try to accomplish?
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Authoritative PreachingAuthoritative Preaching
The authority of heaven was behind what He said, Jno 12:48-50◦This gave his preaching certainty and clarity, cf. 1 Cor 1:23; 2 Cor 11:3
◦Preach the word of truth with bold assurance: you have the backing of heaven! 1 Tim 4:11; 5:7; 6:2; Titus 2:15
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UrgentUrgent PreachingPreaching
Urgent in content, Luke 4:16-19Urgent in manner, Jno 7:28, 37; 12:44◦Arrested attention / Compelling message◦Conveyed the need for immediate action◦Gospel preachers must not forget why they preach – to save souls! Rom 1:16-17
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InstructiveInstructive PreachingPreaching
Jesus imparted God’s will, Matt 4:23◦Parables, Matt 13:9-10◦Plainly, Jno 16:29-30
Because people did not know God’s word◦They didn’t need clichés, jokes, pep talks – needed God’s word! Acts 10:33
◦Heard Jesus . . . Heard the word of God
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Compassionate PreachingCompassionate Preaching
For sinners without compromise, Lk 15:1-2◦Stern, direct and gentle, Jno 8:7, 11 (4:7-26)◦He made time to teach:
Nicodemus (Jno 3:2); Zacchaeus (Lk 19:1-5); Children (Matt 19:13-15)
◦Loved those who turned away, Mk 10:21◦Forgiveness toward executioners, Lk 23:34◦Be aware of the plight of the lost and the weak, Rom 10:1-2; 1 Ths 2:7-8; 5:14; 2 Tim 2:24-26
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Vehement PreachingVehement Preaching
Fervent, vigorous denunciation of sin◦NOT: “Can’t hurt feelings” (Matt 15:12-14)
◦NOT: “Must leave certain topics alone” (Acts 20:27)
◦Heaven’s woes against sinners, Matt 23Yet, Jesus wept for sinners, Matt 23:37
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Demanding PreachingDemanding Preaching
Demanded repentance, Mk 1:15; 6:12; Lk 13:3, 5 . . . Luke 24:47
Demanded self-denial, Matt 16:24◦Prerequisite to discipleship, Matt 10:37-39; 19:21-22“Preaching which asks for nothing will get nothing.”
Demanded one way, Jno 14:6
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Plain PreachingPlain Preaching
He reached hearts with the gospel◦He was at home with fishermen and farmers, carpenters and merchants, religious leaders, tax collectors and children, politicians and paupers
◦People understood what he said (Eph 5:17)
◦Neither try to impress with eloquence or cheapen gospel with coarseness, 1 Cor 2:2; 2 Cor 11:3
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