White Unto HarvestWhite Unto Harvest

(John 4:31-38)(John 4:31-38)

Evangelism Evangelism

Our fundamental taskOur fundamental task World not too wicked (Genesis 6, 7)World not too wicked (Genesis 6, 7) Gospel thrives in such environments (Corinth; Gospel thrives in such environments (Corinth;

Ephesus)Ephesus) Commission was to the worldCommission was to the world

Focus on the world: DiscouragementFocus on the world: Discouragement Focus on the Gospel: Power (Romans 1:16)Focus on the Gospel: Power (Romans 1:16)

FamilyFamily

Often overlook the obviousOften overlook the obvious Andrew found Peter (John 1:33-45)Andrew found Peter (John 1:33-45) Lois and Eunice taught Timothy (2 Timothy Lois and Eunice taught Timothy (2 Timothy

1:5; 3:15)1:5; 3:15) Noah saved his family (2 Peter 2:5)Noah saved his family (2 Peter 2:5)

Mixed familiesMixed families Choice often necessary (Matthew 10:34-37)Choice often necessary (Matthew 10:34-37) Unbelieving spouses (1 Corinthians 7:12-15)Unbelieving spouses (1 Corinthians 7:12-15) May be won (1 Peter 3:1-7)May be won (1 Peter 3:1-7)

FamilyFamily

Tragedy of losing one’s familyTragedy of losing one’s family Need training Need training

(Deuteronomy 6:6, 7; Ephesians 6:4)(Deuteronomy 6:6, 7; Ephesians 6:4) They have souls too (Matthew 10:28)They have souls too (Matthew 10:28)

Common PeopleCommon People

Often seek those who are uninterestedOften seek those who are uninterested Only go to “nice” areasOnly go to “nice” areas Locate in more affluent neighborhoods Locate in more affluent neighborhoods

(James 2:1-10)(James 2:1-10) Looking for certain heartsLooking for certain hearts

Pure (Matthew 5:3)Pure (Matthew 5:3) Humble (Matthew 11:25)Humble (Matthew 11:25) Honest and good (Luke 8:4-15)Honest and good (Luke 8:4-15)

Common PeopleCommon People

Don’t force it on those with no desireDon’t force it on those with no desire The “wise” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25)The “wise” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25) Reject salvation (Acts 13:46)Reject salvation (Acts 13:46)

Good Moral PeopleGood Moral People

Some “good” people will be lostSome “good” people will be lost ““Good” is not the same as “saved”Good” is not the same as “saved” All have sinned (Romans 3:23)All have sinned (Romans 3:23)

Two examplesTwo examples Cornelius (Acts 10:1-8)Cornelius (Acts 10:1-8) Nathaniel (John 1:47)Nathaniel (John 1:47)

““Good” men must hear the gospel.Good” men must hear the gospel. Sin entered all of themSin entered all of them Saved only through the gospel (Romans 1:16)Saved only through the gospel (Romans 1:16)

Disgustingly Sinful PeopleDisgustingly Sinful People

Act like we only want to save the “saved”Act like we only want to save the “saved” Pharisaical Pharisaical

(Luke 15:1, 2, 11-32; 18:9-14; 19:1-10)(Luke 15:1, 2, 11-32; 18:9-14; 19:1-10) Such contact with “sinners” displeased JewsSuch contact with “sinners” displeased Jews Harlots and publicans would enter the Harlots and publicans would enter the

kingdom first (Matthew 21:31kingdom first (Matthew 21:31

Disgustingly Sinful PeopleDisgustingly Sinful People

Even Jesus’ disciples had trouble with thisEven Jesus’ disciples had trouble with this Samaritan woman (John 4)Samaritan woman (John 4) Wondered why He talked to her (v. 27)Wondered why He talked to her (v. 27) She saw a city full of prospects (vv. 39, 40)She saw a city full of prospects (vv. 39, 40)

These also need the GospelThese also need the Gospel Corinthians past (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)Corinthians past (1 Corinthians 6:9-11) Should Paul have preached in Athens? Should Paul have preached in Athens?

(Acts 17)(Acts 17)

Conclusion Conclusion

Harvest is now Harvest is now Laborers few in numberLaborers few in number