GOD
Illustration★★★★Richard Roberts tells of a student of Tolstoy who was haled into court for refusing military service. When he defended himself by quoting from the Gospels, the judge impatiently said, “But that is the kingdom of Heaven; and it has not come yet.” The student replied: “Sir, it may not have come for you, but it has come for me.” And with my love, O God, the love of thee; And with the love of thee the love of all.
The point
A student defends his Gospel-based faith conviction to a judge, testifying that Christ's kingdom of Heaven has come to him personally despite the judge's skepticism.
Scripture
Matthew 3:2Luke 17:21
Audience
Adults
Tone
Convicting · Faithful
To tell aloud
under a minute · 80 words
Subjects