Lesson 1
Why Share Our Faith?
What the Bible says about sharing our faith.
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Lesson 1
Why share our faith?
ONCE WE KNOW WHY, WE’LL FIND A WAY!
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CALLED TO SHARE Just as Jesus called the early disciples He calls
"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make us to follow Him. As we follow Jesus, He
you fishers of men." Mark 1:17 promises to make us “fishers of men”.
It's a process. The early disciples learned from
their "mistakes". So will we. Jesus will increase
our skills, knowledge, wisdom and
discernment as we follow Him in "fishing for
men".
COMMANDED TO MAKE DISCIPLES As we are going about life the church is
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, commanded to make disciples. We are
baptizing them in the name of the Father and charged to help people begin and develop a
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching relationship with Jesus Christ. One where they
them to obey everything I have commanded learn of Jesus and to follow Jesus according to
you. And surely I am with you always, to the His teachings in the Bible.
very end of the age. Matt. 28:19-20
Jesus promises to always be with us as we
seek to make disciples. This surely
includes witnessing.
THE CURSE Those who have not come to know Jesus by
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, trusting Him alone to be saved will not
but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, experience eternal LIFE, now or forever.
for God’s wrath remains on him. John 3:36
Sin condemns us. For the unbeliever,
God's wrath (judgment for sin) "remains on
him". They are still under God's judgement of
sin, destined for eternal separation from Him.
A place of agony and torment apart from the
love and light of God. (See Luke 16:19-28)
FACING OUR FEARS
By faith, we follow Jesus. Most feel anxious about witnessing but He promises to be with us.
Remember, it's a process. One where we learn to trust Him to lead and guide us. One where
we learn His discernment. One where we trust in His power to work in the hearts of those we
share.
Let's look at what the Bible says about the benefits we have to offer others.
GOOD NEWS FOR TODAY It's about relationship. As "friends" Jesus
Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you desires to relate with us. He loves and cares
hear my voice and open the door, I will come about everyone and wants us to experience
in and we will share a meal together as this in relationship with Him.
friends. Rev. 3:20
Jesus wants everyone to experience His
I came that they might have life and life to the friendship - "life to the full" and know His
full. John 10:10 love, peace, comfort and joy both now and
forever.
GOOD NEWS FOREVER When someone trusts in Jesus and comes into
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is relationship with Him they are saved forever.
no other name under heaven given to men by
which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 They will spend eternity with Him in heaven.
A place where there is no more death,
And I heard a loud voice from the throne mourning, crying or pain!
saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now
among the people, and he will dwell with
them. They will be his people, and God himself
will be with them and be their God. ‘He will
wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be
no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain,
for the old order of things has passed
away.” Rev. 21:3-4
GOD'S PROVISION Consider how God has provided for us to
But you will receive power when the Holy witness. The Holy Spirit empowers, teaches
Spirit comes on you; and you will be my and reminds us of what to say and how to say
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and it.
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8
Then He uses the message to convict of sin
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the and unworthiness and convinces one of their
Father will send in my name, will teach you all need of a Savior.
things and will remind you of everything I have
said to you. John 14:26
When he [Holy Spirit] comes, he will
convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and
righteousness and judgment. John 16:8
THE PRIVILEGE Consider it an honor, a privilege to represent
All this is from God, who reconciled us to God! We have been committed with the
himself through Christ [God's part] and gave Gospel message. The message to reconcile
us the ministry of reconciliation [Our part]: men and women, boys and girls with their
that God was reconciling the world to himself Creator.
in Christ, not counting men’s sins against
them. And he has committed to us the Assisting God to help them realize their need
message of reconciliation. We are of the Savior - Jesus. Helping rescue them
therefore Christ's ambassadors... 2 Cor. 5:18- from an eternity apart from God.
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How precious you are to God!
THE REAL REASON The Lord is at work. As a Christian He has
come to live in you by His Holy Spirit. He is
influencing you with the desire to help others
come to experience what you have in Jesus.
Because of His love, Jesus wants them to
experience the benefits of a personal
relationship with Him.
He wants to save them from the
unnecessary hardships apart from that
relationship both now and forever.
OUR GOAL:
TO GRACIOUSLY EXPOSE PEOPLE TO THE GOSPEL MESSAGE LEAVING THE RESULTS TO GOD
Romans 1:16, Romans 10:17 and 1 Peter 3:15 set the framework for this goal.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to
everyone who believes... Romans 1:16
We're not ashamed because we know the difference it's made in our lives. And exposing
people to the Gospel message allows the power of God to impact their lives and save
them for eternity.
So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Romans 10:17
It is by hearing the Good News about Christ is the God's way of giving people faith to
believe and make an informed decision.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the
hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect... 1 Peter 3:15
As we pray and watchful for those God brings into our lives, we need to be alert and
ready to graciously seek to share the Gospel message respectfully and confidently
trusting the Lord with the results.
Let's be intentional in seeking to graciously share the Good News and trusting God to use it as
He has chosen for His glory.
SUGGESTIONS FOR LEADING LESSON 1
Use the Leaders Notes to guide the session
Have participants use their Bibles to look up Scriptures
Make comments using notes provided and ask questions to illicit discussion
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