Skye Jethani reflects on the act of preaching exploring the reason for the often experienced feeling of anyone who has tried to preach before:
Despite my hours of preparation, thoughtful use of visuals, and tangible takeaways, most people retained very little of the nutritious content offered to them.
He unpacks the idea that maybe preaching is not always meant to be the 123 of how to live but to inspire. READ MORE at Out of UR here
Preaching to inspire rather than instruct is a differentiation we see in Jesus’ own ministry. The Greek word for "preach" (kerusso) means to announce. This is not the same as the word for "teach" (didasko), meaning to instruct. In Mark’s Gospel we learn that Jesus came "preaching the gospel of God" and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand." Jesus’ preaching was a revelatory act. He announced the kingdom….Announcing the kingdom only requires one to have seen and experienced it. It’s the difference between announcing that Flight 544 from Cleveland has arrived (kerusso), and teaching people the aerodynamics that enabled the aircraft to land (didasko).
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