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Witnessing: Sharing the Gospel

Learn about the importance of witnessing and how to effectively share the message of Jesus Christ. Discover the authority and urgency of the call to make disciples of all nations. Witnessing is more than just proclaiming, it involves building relationships and living out the Gospel in our daily lives.

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Witnessing: Sharing the Gospel

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  1. Lesson 6: Witnessing

  2. Matthew 28:18-20 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Lesson 12: Witnessing

  3. Matthew 28:19-20 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Lesson 12: Witnessing

  4. Introduction: • If we have truly had a life- • changing experience and realize • that Jesus Christ is the only way • to salvation, we cannot keep it • to ourselves. • We must begin to share it. Lesson 12: Witnessing

  5. Introduction: • All believers are called to be • God’s witnesses- to share the • faith when the Holy Spirit gives • opportunities to do so. • We are called to “tell” the story • of what God is doing in our lives. Lesson 12: Witnessing

  6. A. Matthew 28:18 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” 1.We have beenGIVEN AUTHORITY. Lesson 12: Witnessing

  7. A. Matthew 28:18 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” 1.We have beenGIVEN AUTHORITY. 2.We have beenSENT by the One who is powerful. Lesson 12: Witnessing

  8. A. Matthew 28:18 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” 1.We have beenGIVEN AUTHORITY. 2.We have beenSENT by the One who is powerful. 3.We must FOLLOW HIM and do as He COMMANDS. Lesson 12: Witnessing

  9. A. Matthew 28:18 “go into the world” B. Matthew 28:19a 1. Witnessing should be part of our DAILY LIVES. • not a special event of the church that happens once a month • everyday or every time that there is a proper moment or special opportunity Lesson 12: Witnessing

  10. A. Matthew 28:18 “go into the world” B. Matthew 28:19a 1. Witnessing should be part of our DAILY LIVES. 2. Witnessing begins with the WORLD at HAND. Lesson 12: Witnessing

  11. Witnessing begins with the world at hand Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Community SAMARIA Home (family) JERUSALEM Friends JUDEA Lesson 12: Witnessing

  12. A. Matthew 28:18 “go into the world” B. Matthew 28:19a 1. Witnessing should be part of our DAILY LIVES. 2. Witnessing begins with the WORLD at HAND. 3. Witnessing is an URGENT CALL. Lesson 12: Witnessing

  13. Witnessing is an urgent call Witnessing is an overflow of one’s life in Christ, not a sign of “having arrived at a certain state”. • not once you think you’re ready • not if all you’re sins have been handled • not once you’re perfect enough Lesson 12: Witnessing

  14. A. Matthew 28:18 B. Matthew 28:19a C. Matthew 28:19b-20 … “makedisciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Lesson 12: Witnessing

  15. A. Matthew 28:18 B. Matthew 28:19a C. Matthew 28:19b-20 1.Witnessing is more than PROCLAMATION. • people respond to the set of words you said only because they have seen something else in your life. Lesson 12: Witnessing

  16. A. Matthew 28:18 B. Matthew 28:19a C. Matthew 28:19b-20 1.Witnessing is more than PROCLAMATION. 2.Witnessing involves RELATIONSHIP. 3.Witnessing is a LIFESTYLE. John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…” Lesson 12: Witnessing

  17. John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…” • Jesus life portrayed God’s message • Your life must carry the content of the Gospel • don’t just talk about God’s love - you love • don’t just preach forgiveness - you forgive Lesson 12: Witnessing

  18. John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…” We reflect the gospel in our lifestyles. Though we are not perfect, the evident change in our lives speak louder than any words of the truth in the message we carry. Lesson 12: Witnessing

  19. How to do witnessing? 5 In Samaria Jesus came to the town called Sychar, which is near the field Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there. Jesus was tired from his long trip, so he sat down beside the well. It was about twelve o’clock noon. John 4:5-30

  20. How to do witnessing? 7 When a Samaritan woman came to the well to get some water, Jesus said to her, “Please give me a drink.“ 8 (This happened while Jesus’ followers were in town buying some food.)

  21. How to do witnessing? 9 The woman said, “I am surprised that you ask me for a drink, since you are a Jewish man and I am a Samaritan woman.“ (Jewish people are not friends with Samaritans. ) 1. Establish Relationship

  22. How to establish relationship? 12 Are you greater than Jacob, our father, who gave us this well and drank from it himself along with his sons and flocks?“ • talk about his/her point of interest

  23. How to establish relationship? 10 Jesus said, “If you only knew the free gift of God and who it is that is asking you for water, you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.“ 11 The woman said, “Sir, where will you get this living water? The well is very deep, and you have nothing to get water with. • talk about his or her point • of interest

  24. How to do witnessing? 13 Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give will never be thirsty. The water I give will become a spring of water gushing up inside that person, giving eternal life.” 2. Share the gospel by relating to his/her point of interest

  25. How to do witnessing? 15 The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so I will never be thirsty again and will not have to come back here to get more water.“ 3. Lead him/her to a prayer of acceptance

  26. How to do witnessing? 16 Jesus told her, “Go get your husband and come back here.“ 17 The woman answered, “I have no husband.“ Jesus said to her, “You are right to say you have no husband.18 Really you have had five husbands, and the man you live with now is not your husband. You told the truth.” 4. Lead him/her to a prayer of confession

  27. How to do witnessing? 21 Jesus said, “Believe me, woman. The time is coming when neither in Jerusalem nor on this mountain will you actually worship the Father. 22 You Samaritans worship something you don’t understand. We understand what we worship, because salvation comes from the Jews

  28. How to do witnessing? 23 The time is coming when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, and that time is here already. You see, the Father too is actively seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.“

  29. How to do witnessing? 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.“ 5. Lead him/her to a life of faith and worship

  30. How to do witnessing? 28 Then the woman left her water jar and went back to town. She said to the people, 29 “Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did. Do you think he might be the Christ?“ 30 So the people left the town and went to see Jesus. 6. Help him/her share to others his/her new life

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