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Review and Intro
Review and Intro
How do we develop a lifestyle of witnessing?
How do we develop a lifestyle of witnessing?
Pg.50
Pg.50
Almost without exception, evangelism in the New Testament did not occur as a result of some organized program, but as individual believers witnessing to people in their DAILY lives.
Almost without exception, evangelism in the New Testament did not occur as a result of some organized program, but as individual believers witnessing to people in their DAILY lives.
Learn from examples in Scripture
Learn from examples in Scripture
- Peter
- Philip
- Paul
- Andrew
Learn from others
Learn from others
- Testimonies
Understand the eternal significance of our task to carry out the Great Commission
Understand the eternal significance of our task to carry out the Great Commission
- People are lost and seeking hope
- There is brokenness throughout the world
- We have the answer and want others to experience the joy of knowing Christ
Awareness
Awareness
- Opportunities & Bridges
- Flexibility and readiness to tailor the Introduction and Gospel Presentation to the needs of your contact
How do we cultivate a heart for the lost?
How do we cultivate a heart for the lost?
- Attitude
- Compassion
- Commitment
- Perseverance
Relational Evangelism
Relational Evangelism
Pg.50
Pg.50
This term employed here means using existing relationships and developing new ones as BRIDGES over which we take the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This term employed here means using existing relationships and developing new ones as BRIDGES over which we take the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Springboard into Conversations & The Occasional Witnessing Situations
Springboard into Conversations & The Occasional Witnessing Situations
Pg.51
Pg.51
CAUTION!!! - The LONGER you are a Christian the FEWER opportunities you will have to be involved with unbelievers.
CAUTION!!! - The LONGER you are a Christian the FEWER opportunities you will have to be involved with unbelievers.
Maximizing the witnessing opportunities that exist within your network of relationships requires you to develop an ALERTNESS for the occasions that lend themselves to introducing the Gospel into the conversation.
Maximizing the witnessing opportunities that exist within your network of relationships requires you to develop an ALERTNESS for the occasions that lend themselves to introducing the Gospel into the conversation.
This alertness will allow you to find some type of SPRINGBOARD into the Gospel presentation.
This alertness will allow you to find some type of SPRINGBOARD into the Gospel presentation.
Plan of Action
Plan of Action
Developing Witnessing as a Way of Life
Developing Witnessing as a Way of Life
Pg.52
Pg.52
PRAYER
PRAYER
- Seek the Lord's power to be alert and bold
- Ask God to show you where He is working in the lives of others
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
- Mindful and intentional to look for "springboards" into the Gospel
- Have materials on-hand
PARTICIPATION
PARTICIPATION
- Engaged with unbelievers
- Engaged with Outreach at your church
Breakout Groups
Breakout Groups
Reflection
Reflection
Who was instrumental in your coming to know Christ?
Who was instrumental in your coming to know Christ?
Where is the best place you have found to discuss spiritual ideas or topics with others?
Where is the best place you have found to discuss spiritual ideas or topics with others?
Assignment
Assignment
Complete Preparation for Unit 8 and 9 - p.53 and p.60
Complete Preparation for Unit 8 and 9 - p.53 and p.60
Think about what "witnessing as a way of life" looks like for you. Write a note that you would give to someone else encouraging them to witness as a way of life.
Think about what "witnessing as a way of life" looks like for you. Write a note that you would give to someone else encouraging them to witness as a way of life.
**Reminder: Pg.55 Gospel Presentation Outline for Review and Pg.76-85 Gospel Conversational Explanation
**Reminder: Pg.55 Gospel Presentation Outline for Review and Pg.76-85 Gospel Conversational Explanation
**Remember No Class next week
**Remember No Class next week
Challenge
Challenge
Devise a personal action plan to be intentional in growing and fulfilling your desire to share the Gospel.
Devise a personal action plan to be intentional in growing and fulfilling your desire to share the Gospel.
Who in your community circle would benefit from this training? Write 3 names down, then share with these individuals your experience this semester and how they can get involved.
Who in your community circle would benefit from this training? Write 3 names down, then share with these individuals your experience this semester and how they can get involved.
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