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Jesus the Preacher. “Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God” (Mark 1:14). Romans 10:13-15 Titus 1:3. God’s Word is Manifested through Preaching. Preaching was central to Jesus’ work, Matt 4:17, 23; 9:35
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Jesus the Preacher “Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God” (Mark 1:14)
Romans 10:13-15 Titus 1:3 God’s Word is Manifested through Preaching
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 God’s Word is Manifested through Preaching
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? Why should you care how Jesus preached?
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 Authoritative Preaching Matthew 7:28-29
Urgent in content, Luke 4:16-19 • Urgent 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 UrgentPreaching Luke 8:8, 18 (2 Tim 4:2)
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 InstructivePreaching Matthew 5:2; 13:54
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 Compassionate Preaching Matthew 9:35-38
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 23 • Yet, Jesus wept for sinners, Matt 23:37 Vehement Preaching Matthew 15:7-9
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 Demanding Preaching Matthew 7:13-14, 21
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 Plain Preaching Mark 12:37
Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. 1 Timothy 4:16 Preach the way Jesus preached!