Presidential Address

Saw the Presidential Address. I think it interesting that he used a lot of specific examples that were relevant. That is something that is important in preaching: using illustrations that are going to apply to people's lives. Showing how the Word of God applies to people's lives. In-depth doctrine in a sermon might be theologically sound, but it might not be the most relevant to what is going on in people's lives. Like the head pastors at I.B.C. would say, people need a "now" word. The prophets who spoke in the Old Testament were giving a "now" word. They were speaking what God was wanting to say to them about that time, and also about the future. It might not have been pleasant, but it was practical. Being relevant is so important.