Today, we further explore a tip from my friend Lance Owen.

Use humour. Someone said, "I open a man's mouth with laughter so I can pour a dose of truth into it." Humour can be a very effective way of communicating important information.

The use of humour in teaching about God is legitimate. Have a look at the video last week about the teaching of Jesus, or you could also take Elijah as an example - “At noon Elijah mocked them, saying, “Cry aloud! Surely he is a god; either he is meditating, or he has wandered away, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened.”” (1 Kings 18.27 NRSV; see also Isaiah 44.15).

Today, we're going to talk about the pros and cons of a good giggle, and how to develop your humour muscle.

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Question: How has this episode and the previous one shaped your thinking about the appropriateness of humour in sermons and other biblical lessons? What changes will you make in this area as you progress on your speaking journey?

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