Class 8 of the series, “They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might” (Psalm 145:11)

Do you want your audience to remember what you spoke about?

Then make your message memorable

Introduction

  • You have chosen your text
  • You have explored it
  • You have mined other resources
  • You have found the point
  • You have chosen a structure
  • You have planned how to start your lesson
  • You have planned how to end your lesson
  • Tuesday Teaching Tip 11 - "Influential Illustrations"
  • Tuesday Teaching Tips, Episode 134: "How to use your expertise to illustrate"
  • Tuesday Teaching Tips, Episode 164: "What to do when illustrations aren't received as expected"
  • Tuesday Teaching Tips, Episode 173: "Illustrate from Experience"

Jesus the master! Do a study of the gospels and write down all the ways he used illustrations.

  1. Sources

  2. Your past - distant and recent

  3. Check your photos
  4. Check your diary
  5. The news
  6. Google - search bar
  7. Reading - physical, audible and kindle

  8. Keep a file

  9. Types

  10. Words

  11. Pictures/Video

  12. Props

  13. Appropriateness

  14. Who might feel left out?

  15. Offer a caveat if needed

Conclusion

Question: What illustrations do you find memorable and why?Next time: How to make the most of congregational involvement

“One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.”

(Psalm 145:4 NIV11)

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