As soon as the herald brings the message, the response has to be given. Or, imagine that the King sends a herald to a certain person with a message that needs a response. From that instant, the citizens become responsible to pay the new tax. The moment this law is announced by the herald it becomes binding on the people. Suppose, for example, that a great King like Caesar wishes to make known a new law for his many subjects. Arriving at his destination, he would find the public square of that town, announce his presence with the sound of trumpets, and then in a loud, clear voice would convey the message of his superior. The herald would be sent by the person in authority to communicate the announcement to the population.
If a head of state or some government assembly in earlier days wished to broadcast a political announcement, the figure of the herald was indispensable. In ancient times, before the rise of modern communication technology, a herald had a very important role in society.
One of the major word-groups used in Scripture to describe what happens on Sunday morning and afternoon has to do with the idea of a herald.
What basis do we have for making our judgments about preaching and preachers? Is there an objective standard by which to measure or is the response to preaching purely personal and subjective?Īs a guide for reflection about our attitude to preaching and preachers, it will be helpful to study the words used in Scripture for preaching and preachers. His preaching is so irrelevant it does nothing for me. "What a great sermon!" Did you ever say such a thing? I hope so! Or, do you more often say: "What a boring sermon.
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