Semiotic preaching revels in the mystery of life itself. It reveals truth in all of its beauty. It invites all to the table to follow Jesus where he will take us — into new places, uncharted territory, unfamiliar landscapes. It doesn’t seek to nail down, firm up, work out, or objectify the Bread of Life. It serves the Bread of Life piping hot, fresh from the ovens of suffering and sorrow, joy, and celebration. It celebrates the leaven that is faith, the mystery that is Christ. Only through images, metaphors, and stories (narraphors) can profound truths be understood or conveyed to others.
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