We are adding the identification of Doctrine to our Homiletics preparation. Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath (John 5:1-16) Principle: God’s good deeds are not limited by the clock or calendar. 2.Jesus defends against the Jewish leaders’ persecution (John 5:17-47) Principle: Jesus speaks not to defend His actions, but so people will know the truth. Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Jesus heals on the Sabbath and defends against leaders’ persecution. Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK Jesus’ people can follow His work ethic by finding res...
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