![]() ![]() If you personally or as a group need a inspirational lift, try readingĬhristian books. Topic, clarify a Biblical truth, or to involve the class emotionally by A Christian short story taps into our emotions and therebyĬhristian stories can be used in Bible studies to introduce a study What matters is that the listener becomes involved in the story and is ![]() Whether a story is true or fictional, it really doesn't matter. Most preachers today use stories to clarify points of their sermons by using what is called a "sermon illustration." Through the passive, nonthreatening telling of a story about someone (2 Samuel 12: 1-10)Ī Christian story can open our eyes to truths about ourselves Told a story about a shepherd that had his sheep stolen so that Kingĭavid would recognize the truth of his own sin. Remember when God used the prophet Nathan to tell a story? He Jesus and others in the Bible used storiesįrequently to impart truths that may have otherwise not been understood.įor instance, take Jesus' story about the "Good Samaritan." (Lukeġ0:25-37) He was able to help His listeners understand how to love God When teaching Bible lessons, a story related to the topic is a ![]()
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