Miqlat Talk

Preached through SN last fall…

Intro

The most consistent criticism I get is that I preach at too high of a level.

The most consistent criticism I get is that I preach at too high of a level.

Don’t be afraid to teach hard things (kids on the bus).

Three things I’ve learned.

Three things I’ve learned about communicating Supernatural/UR or anything hard.

Simple communication

Keep it simple

Don’t communicate every detail, just the important ones.

Don’t communicate every detail

In preaching I had to work backwards from my end point to determine what MUST be said.

One step at a time

detail, just the important ones. In preaching I had to work backwards from my end point to determine what MUST be said. One step at a time. Some of it is overwhelming. Keep it simple. We learn theological language, Hebrew and Greek (and other) words. Careful communicationThe first step in belief is understanding, so when you tell someone they must believe something they don’t yet understand they will reject it. “Ancient people believed,” not, “you must believe.” “Giants are real! proves it!” vs. “Ancient people believed in giants. Here’s why.” Don’t be afraid to say idk to a question. (You’re not Dr. Heiser)Affirm the questionLearn itFollow up

Say something like, “Ancient people believed...” not, “you must believe.”

One step at a time.

Some of it is overwhelming.

“Giants are real! proves it!” vs. “Ancient people believed in giants. That’s what is referring to.”

Keep it simple.

We learn theological language, Hebrew and Greek (and other) words.

Careful communication

The first step in belief is understanding, so when you tell someone they must believe something they don’t yet understand they will reject it.

“Ancient people believed,” not, “you must believe.”

“Giants are real! proves it!” vs. “Ancient people believed in giants. Here’s why.”

Don’t be afraid to say idk to a question. (You’re not Dr. Heiser)

Affirm the question

Learn it

Follow up