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What kind of preacher was Jesus?


Introduction. We can never learn too much about Jesus. Jesus was in fact a preacher (Luke 4: 18). But instead of being a preacher for a particular sect, he was "a preacher of the gospel."

Jesus spoke with authority. The people were often impressed with the authoritative way in which Jesus spoke (Matt. 7: 28,29). Jesus spoke as he was commanded (John 12: 49,50). He spoke according to the scriptures (Matt. 4: 4,7,10). Jesus used the truth to expose error and false religion (Matt. 15, Mk. 7).

Jesus had conviction. Jesus taught there is only one way (John 14:6). It was Jesus who taught: "...Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it" (Matt. 7: 14). Jesus taught we can serve only one master (Matt. 6: 24).

Jesus condemned all evil and upheld all good. Jesus relentlessly exposed false doctrine (Mk. 7: 6-9). He revealed false religionists as "hypocrites," "serpents and vipers," and "sons of hell" (Matt. 23: 15, 23, 15). Jesus was eager to uphold good. Jesus approved of the publican's prayer, much to the dismay of popular thinking (Luke 18:13,14).

Jesus offered the remedy for sin. Jesus did not hesitate to address sin and its remedy. Jesus said his blood was shed for the remission of sin (Matt. 26:28). He discussed sin between God and man (Mk. 16: 16) and between brethren (Matt. 18:15-18). It was Jesus who extended the "universal invitation" for all men to come to him and find rest for their souls (Matt. 11: 28-30).

Conclusion. Obviously, we need more preachers today like Jesus. However, most religions today, I am afraid, would not allow Jesus in their pulpit, were he here. Thus, they will not tolerate those who preach as Jesus did (John 17: 14 ff).
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