203 – What if Jesus was the preacher at your church?

How would things be different? Would you listen more carefully to what was said? Would you be more inspired? Would you be afraid he might read your mind and see the things you don't want anyone to know about?

How would it change you? Would you invite your friends to come the next week?

I've been thinking about this lately. And that's what this episode is all about.

What made Jesus a good preacher? Why did people come to listen? Well, there were lots of reasons. Here are a few:

•     He was a good speaker
•     He told good stories, or parables
•     He spoke with authority, like he knew what he was talking about
•     He gave new meaning to the Scriptures 
•     His message was powerful and had the ring of truth, because he lived the ideas he taught, he practiced what he preached
•     People felt uplifted, valued, and loved by Jesus
•     People were curious 
•     People told others about Jesus and invited them to come see for themselves 
•     People were healed and others came hoping they would be healed
• They often liked what they heard and came to hear him again and brought their friends 

One of the most important aspects to Jesus being not just a good preacher, but the best ever was because he was the Messiah, the Son of God. And he knew it. 

Peter and Paul were also so completely aware that Jesus was the Messiah that it gave a spiritual power to their preaching.

When you go to church this Sunday, pretend that Jesus is  your preacher. How would you listen? Now, listen to your pastor the same way you would listen to Jesus.

Let me know how it goes.

To see the Bible quotes in this episode and a full transcript, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/203.

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