‘GThe Holy Spirit will descend upon you, you will receive His power
and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem
And throughout Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth“
It is not us, but the Holy Spirit always leads people to conversion to the Lord Jesus Christ. We, the chosen messengers of the Lord Jesus Christ, have this privilege of proclaiming the message of Him and testifying about His grace with our lives. But we should never naively think that we have converted the human soul and brought it to Jesus Christ. Finally, no 1 can confess that “Jesus is Lord” unless by the action of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:3).
CHALLENGE
1. From Mark 5:18-19 we learn what Jesus told the sick man whom he healed:
(a) Where did he send him?
(b) What did he say?
(c) Why did he give him these instructions?
2. What is your attitude toward speaking of the Lord Jesus?
(a) It's hard for me to say.
(b) If nobody asks me, I'm not talking about it.
(c) I have no problem witnessing to my friends, but I find it hard to witness to strangers.
(d) It is easier for me to talk of Jesus to a stranger, but it is very hard for me to talk of him to those closest to him.
(e) I frequently talk with joy of the Lord Jesus.
How would the apostle Peter answer these questions? OJ 4,20
3. possibly you feel that to be effective in witnessing, you should be able to answer “all” questions first.
(a) What should we preach to others? 1 J 1.3
(b) Why?
4. Think of the contradictions in the lives of those listed here:
5. Read carefully 2 Cor 5.9-14. Paul here gives any reasons why we should bear witness to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Name these reasons.
verse 9
verse 10
verse 11
verse 14
Witnessing means paying close attention to the Lord Jesus and then helping others to see what we have seen.
THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE
God does not want each of us to be a teacher, but wants each of us to be powerful in his testimony. A benefit is simply a way of life, not an act. Believers do not even witness much, but they themselves are witnesses — good or bad. effort to perfect your witness about the Lord Jesus Christ!
LOVE CERTIFICATE
6. Think of the qualities of love listed in 1 Cor 13.4-7.
Which 3 of them can aid you become a better witness of the Lord Jesus Christ?
7. Read John 13,34-35. Imagine being 1 of the apostles, and Jesus just said those words.
What would you think immediately?
Why did the Lord Jesus give us this commandment?
There are people who have never read the Bible and seldom go to church. If we want them to know what Jesus did for them, let us first show them what He did for us.
CERTIFICATE OF LIFE
8. What could be the consequence of your good deeds? Mt 5.16
9. Read 2 Cor 3.1-3. What did St. Paul say about the Corinthians?
Do people consider your life a witness to Christ? Why yes or why not?
You besides compose the Gospel—one chapter each day—with your deeds and words. People read what you wrote – either distorted or real. What is the Gospel you write?
WORD CERTIFICATE
10. In 1 Pt 3,15 there is simply a challenge and guidance for the certificate.
Challenge:
Guideline:
11. In 1 Cor 2.4-5 there are any crucial facts about the certificate. Tell me about them.
12. The man who was blind from birth, whom Jesus healed, had no theological education, but could describe his experience in a simple and effective way. What did he say? J 9,25-33
Can you say something like a blind man who has been healed? How would you say that?
Just trying to be good won't tell people about Christ's redeeming death, His resurrection or your religion in His divinity. specified evidence speaks more of you than of Him.
PAWLA CERTIFICATE
The apostle Paul testified about his conversion whenever he had the opportunity, even erstwhile he was in prison for preaching the Gospel. Read Paul’s evidence in Acts 26,1-29 and answer the following questions:
13. How did Paul begin his witness?
verses 2-3
14. 14. What was Paul’s environment?
Verses 4, 5, 9 and 11
15. What caused Paul’s conversion?
verses 12-15
16. How did Paul explain the basis of the Gospel?
verse 23
What is the Gospel?
Another simple message is found in 1 Cor 15,3-4.
17. What did Paul ask King Agrippa? verse 27
Why is this question important?
YOUR individual CERTIFICATE
If you read the apostle Paul’s testimony, how will you attest now? 1 of the best ways to witness about Christ is to describe how I myself became a Christian.
Remember that the most hard thing is to witness to household and close friends, but we besides request to witness to them in words.
When submitting a certificate, follow the following rules:
– talk personally, tell us what Jesus has done for you. usage the words “me, me, my” and less: “you, you, your.”
– talk briefly – 3-4 minutes should be adequate to describe the main facts.
– Just focus on the Lord Jesus! Only talk of what He has done.
Use the Scriptures! 1 or 2 scriptures in the Scriptures add the power of witness. Remember, the sword of God’s word has a sharp blade.
How to Prepare a Testimony
Try to compose your witness as you would to the unbeliever. effort to present your evidence of conversion so clearly that the another person, proceeding it, knows how to receive the Lord Jesus Christ.
MY individual CERTIFICATE:
Before I believed in the Lord Jesus Christ
How I believed in him.
After thatHow I believed in him
Remember, you have no power to convince others of spiritual truths. It is the Holy Spirit who shows man that he must know the Lord Jesus and believe in him (John 16:8). erstwhile you pray for the people you want to help, giving your testimony, do not forget to ask the Lord to glorify himself by preaching the Word, to convince people of their request for salvation and to strengthen you.
So tell us about your life before conversion, then how you converted, and finally, what it meant to you erstwhile you gave your life to him — forgiveness of sins, everlasting life, how everything around you changed. If you have been with the Lord for respective years, remember how Jesus acted in your life so far.
If you have prepared a individual witness, pray that the Lord may give you an chance to take advantage of it. Pray for 2 or 3 people you know — neighbors, coworkers, classmates — whom you would like to tell about the Lord Jesus, and then take the chance that the Lord will give you.
SUMMARY
It is God’s will that all Christian bear witness to what he has seen and heard (1 Jn 1:3).
The evidence is simply a way of life; in fact, you are witnessing all the time. By loving your neighbor, you can practically proclaim God’s love by showing your clean and sincere attitude toward people. You may say more about the Lord Jesus with your deeds than with your words, but your deeds cannot full convey the Gospel of Jesus Christ to another person. You must besides bear witness in words — openly confess Jesus Christ and tell others how reconciliation with God can be achieved. 1 of the most effective ways to communicate with another individual is to personally witness how God works in your life.
The Bible is the book of life, the treasurer of truth,
... strengthens the spirit,
... teaches inexperienced,
...joys the heart,
...is more valuable than gold,
...sweeter from honey,
... In its adherence the profit is great.
(Ps 19.7-12)
God’s infinite wisdom and wealth, hidden in his Word, are available to all Christian. But only those who “copy” urgently have it. interior prayer is the key that opens the locks of God’s wisdom. If you devote time to interior prayer over God’s Word, you will better realize its meaning and what it wants to say to your life. ‘In these things practice, give yourself to them all, so that your advancement may be seen for all“ (1 Tim 4.15). If you imitate Christ, of course you ask what the plan and intent the Father has for your life, how you should walk in the religion and what He wants to see in your life.
