Homiletics, Week Two Day 6: Illustrations and their Use
(Cloze test 091)

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Jesus’ discourses abound in , and . He set forth by His example the in preaching more than anyone else. The use of illustrations is a great help to the audience to enable them to of the sermon.

The purpose of illustrations:

1. They throw light on the subject. They are like - they let light in.

2. They .

3. They .

4. They give .

5. They can bring .

The sources of illustrations:

1. One should be on the . Christ used the lilies, the raven, salt, a candle, a bushel, a , gnats, moths, large gates and , a needle’s eye, , a mustard seed, a , debtors and creditors, etc.

2. Other sources include: , history, animals, vegetables, , and many objects.

Discussion - What are some good illustrations for the truth in John 3 that we must be “born again”.


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