Mark 4:33-34 KJV
And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
Jesus spoke many parables in public as the crowds were able to hear them.
He had an awareness of the hearer's ability to listen and to grasp His message. Just because a person is sitting in front of us does not mean they are able to hear and receive the message we bring. The preacher needs to be aware of his congregation and their ability to hear.
Then Jesus expounded upon His messages alone to His disciples.
The preacher's work is not necessarily finished when he has finished preaching. There will surely be some whose desire for truth runs deeper than what was gotten from the sermon. They will not be content with merely hearing the message but will seek more understanding of the message.
The preacher ought to plan means to spend time alone with perhaps a handful of people to discuss in deeper detail what God has been teaching him in the Word. The greatest ministry will likely be accomplished in this smaller setting than in the larger one.
And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
Jesus spoke many parables in public as the crowds were able to hear them.
He had an awareness of the hearer's ability to listen and to grasp His message. Just because a person is sitting in front of us does not mean they are able to hear and receive the message we bring. The preacher needs to be aware of his congregation and their ability to hear.
Then Jesus expounded upon His messages alone to His disciples.
The preacher's work is not necessarily finished when he has finished preaching. There will surely be some whose desire for truth runs deeper than what was gotten from the sermon. They will not be content with merely hearing the message but will seek more understanding of the message.
The preacher ought to plan means to spend time alone with perhaps a handful of people to discuss in deeper detail what God has been teaching him in the Word. The greatest ministry will likely be accomplished in this smaller setting than in the larger one.
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