'An Agricultural Illustration.'
Matthew 3:12.
a) The Lord Jesus:
b) Will have a winnowing fork in His Hand;
c) Will clear His threshing floor
d) Will gather His wheat into the barn;
e) But He will burn up the chaff
f) With unquenchable fire.
(This QT teaches me about the practicality of Jesus' Teaching: An Agricultural Illustration)
PRAYER: For preachers to be easily understood as they use practical illustrations.
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'Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit.'
1 Corinthians 12:11.
a) These Gifts are empowered by the Holy Spirit.
b) They are given by Him as portions.
c) They are given to True Believers individually
d) They are given according to His Will.
(This Second one helps me to be Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit)
PRAYER: For understanding about, and desire for, the Gifts Of The Holy Spirit.
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Chris.
There is a sombre note about the results of preaching the Gospel. Because of these Words of the Lord we should clearly preach the Gospel, especially in Church and Evangelism environments. The Gospel needs to be preached in such a way that the hearers will understand it. If we are preaching to True Believers, there is edification for them, but if we are preaching when or where unbelievers are present, they should be able to clearly understand a clear message that can bring them God's Gift of Salvation if they respond to it.
