19 20 WEEK EIGHT: COURAGEOUSLY SHARE As you pray, love, and serve people God will give you opportunities to share about a relationship with Jesus. Asking questions and listening well are a good place to start, and Jesus does this frequently in the Bible. There are many ways to have a spiritual conversation. You can share your story, a book, or a website link. You can share on social media, but in person is ideal. Evangelism includes sharing the gospel and trusting God with the results. It is a relational risk and might be the scariest thing you have done in a long time. Nothing will ever be more significant than people putting their trust in Jesus. The gospel means ‘good news’ and covers that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the grave. We have the forgiveness of our sins, eternal life, and peace with God through faith in Christ. OPENING QUESTION How are you going to where people who do not follow Jesus are and building authentic relationships? READ 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 There were major threats and opposition in many places where Paul traveled. Christians were frequently being killed because of their faith, but Paul would not remain silent. Jesus and the disciples shared the same deep conviction that everyone should hear the gospel clearly and lovingly. Paul’s life and words were consistent. There are many ways to communicate, but people need to actually hear about Jesus so they can follow Him. It is not enough to merely meet physical needs; Jesus has called all of His followers to spread the good news. REFLECT 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 WHO IS GOD? WHAT HAS GOD DONE? WHO ARE WE? HOW DO WE LIVE? REPENT Have you taken Jesus’ commands and tried to turn them into suggestions? Are you letting fear intimidate and deflate you? Is it time for a reset in this part of your relationship with God? God takes ordinary people and gives new boldness and compassion. The scariest thing in life can also be the very best thing. Do not give people too much power. Jesus will be with you, and bringing the gospel is bringing a great gift to someone. Aren’t you glad someone once shared it with you? Recommit to the mission Jesus has given you. RESPOND MIND: How is fishing a good metaphor for evangelism? (Matthew 4:18-20) HEART: What is most important to Jesus? (Luke 15:1-7) HANDS: Share the gospel with someone this week. (Mark 16:15) PRAYER Ask and thank God for boldness, opportunities, and how He goes ahead of you. (Colossians 4:2-6)

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WEEK EIGHT: COURAGEOUSLY SHARE

As you pray, love, and serve people God will give you opportunities to share about a relationship with Jesus. Asking questions and listening well are a good place to start, and Jesus does this frequently in the Bible. There are many ways to have a spiritual conversation. You can share your story, a book, or a website link. You can share on social media, but in person is ideal. Evangelism includes sharing the gospel and trusting God with the results. It is a relational risk and might be the scariest thing you have done in a long time. Nothing will ever be more significant than people putting their trust in Jesus. The gospel means ‘good news’ and covers that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the grave. We have the forgiveness of our sins, eternal life, and peace with God through faith in Christ.

OPENING QUESTIONHow are you going to where people who do not follow Jesus are and building authentic relationships?

READ1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

There were major threats and opposition in many places where Paul traveled. Christians were frequently being killed because of their faith, but Paul would not remain silent. Jesus and the disciples shared the same deep conviction that everyone should hear the gospel clearly and lovingly. Paul’s life and words were consistent. There are many ways to communicate, but people need to actually hear about Jesus so they can follow Him. It is not enough to merely meet physical needs; Jesus has called all of His followers to spread the good news.

REFLECT1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

WHO IS GOD?

WHAT HAS GOD DONE?

WHO ARE WE?

HOW DO WE LIVE?

REPENTHave you taken Jesus’ commands and tried to turn them into suggestions? Are you letting fear intimidate and deflate you? Is it time for a reset in this part of your relationship with God? God takes ordinary people and gives new boldness and compassion. The scariest thing in life can also be the very best thing. Do not give people too much power. Jesus will be with you, and bringing the gospel is bringing a great gift to someone. Aren’t you glad someone once shared it with you? Recommit to the mission Jesus has given you.

RESPOND MIND: How is fishing a good metaphor for evangelism? (Matthew 4:18-20)

HEART: What is most important to Jesus? (Luke 15:1-7)

HANDS: Share the gospel with someone this week. (Mark 16:15)

PRAYERAsk and thank God for boldness, opportunities, and how He goes ahead of you. (Colossians 4:2-6)