| To make himself understood, he used categories and expressions familiar to his hearers. |
| It is not the outer sparkle that is the sign of a good speech, but the inner heat that kindles the sympathy of hearers. |
| Their aim is to persuade his hearers to pursue the better and safer path by alerting them to the danger of eternal perdition. |
| The verse rhythm should have its effect upon the hearers without their being conscious of it. |
| Several times he gave proof of the solidity of the teachings that he imparted as well as of his power to convince his hearers. |
| In his first public sermon in Nazareth, Jesus reminded his hearers of this fundamental truth about life in covenant with God. |
