Evangelism with Jesus

Introduction:

Romans 10:14–17 NKJV

14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Jesus had four distinguishable types of audiences:

Individuals with whom he had personal interviews

Nicodemus (John 3).

The woman at the well (John 4).

The rich young ruler (Matt. 19:16-22).

Zacchaeus (Luke 19).

Mary and Martha (Luke 10).

Disciples He was training for leadership (Mark 3:16-19).

Peter

Andrew

James

John

Philip

Bartholomew

Matthew

Thomas

James the Less

Thaddaeus

Simon the Zealot

Judas Iscariot

Adversaries trying to stop His work.

Adversaries included Pharisees, Sadducees, scribes, and teachers of the law who engaged Jesus in debate—

The Pharisees challenged—

His authority over the Sabath (Matt. 12:1-14).

His authority to cast out demons (Matt. 12:24).

His authority to associate with sinners (Luke 5:30).

His authority to interpret the Law on divorce (Matt. 19:3-9).

The Scribes challenged(Teachers of the Law)—

His authority to forgive sins (Mark 2:6-7).

The Sadducees challenged—

His teaching on the resurrection (Matt. 22:23-33).

The Chief Priests and Elders challenged—

His authority to teach (Luke 20:1-8).

The Herodians challenged—

His authority and wisdom regarding civil/governmental matters (Taxes Mark 12:13-17).

A Lawyer challenged—

His authority on matters of eternal life (Luke 10:25-37).

Multitudes, who eagerly sought to hear Him teach and preach.