Lifegiving Mission

Matthew 28:19–20 NIV

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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

How often do you share

When you find great bargains or restaurants, you share the information with friends. Same with other things you get excited about…you want to share with others.

If we share everyday things like that, how much more shouldn’t we want to share the thing that changed our life forever? Knowing Jesus turns our lives around…gives hope and joy, and so many other blessings. We definitely should want to share the good news.

This is the simple meaning of evangelism — inviting people to experience the same life-changing encounter that you have experienced?

Can you share an experience you had sharing you story with another person. When, where, how? How did the conversation go?

Vital Truth: The most lifegiving thing we can do is to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and tell people the truth that will make an eternal difference in their lives

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In the video, what stood out to you about lifegiving mission?

What is more important when it comes to our mission? Location or attitude?

Vision brings focus: what is your vision or what do you think should be your vision for reaching others?

Learning Together

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Ask someone to time how long it took Paul to tell His story?

How much of Paul’s store was BC (before Christ) and how much was AC (after Christ)?

From the reactions of Festus and Agrippa — what kinds of responses to your story might you possibly expect?

Sharing Together

When it comes to fulfilling the Great Commission, we must understand that God calls each and every one of His people to make Disciples

That means we should ask God for and expect opportunities to share our story

With that in mind…some people are way more comfortable doing this than others. Some have different comfort zones than others --- How would you describe the difference between your comfort zone and your “discomfort zone?”

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Since not everyone is gifted at straightforward evangelism, what are some other bridges anybody can build to connect to another person’s life that could eventually lead to an opportunity to share Jesus?

Have several in the group give a 2-minute version of their story - testimony

How did that make you feel — hearing others and telling your own?