with an illustration. At other times you may apply with an illustration. Just try to think in terms of the primary purpose for which you are using each bit of material. Follow the guidelines below to develop your material. Explanation is the process of making something clear or plain and, therefore, more understandable.2 As we noted in chapter 1, explanation is foundational for expository preaching and is its primary distinguishing factor. It is the element that vaults the
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