John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist was the Forerunner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We celebrate his nativity on June 24th.

He preached repentance to all, and though a celibate himself preached especially for the honor of marriage (to Herod and Herodias).

He preached for about 90 days, then was imprisoned and beheaded. You know when they want you dead after only 3 months of preaching, well…

Now that’s great preaching.

Prophet Jonah

The Prophet Jonah lived in the 8th century b.c.

Jonah preached to the people of Nineveh, and was so successful that not only did the king repent in sackcloth and ashes, but he ordered all his people to fast, and not just the people – even the cattle, in order to turn God from His righteous chastisement of the great city.

God did spare Nineveh.

Now that’s great preaching.