Key Thought: Witnessing is all about Jesus. It is about what He has done to save us, and how He has changed our lives..

1. Have a volunteer read Luke 19:10, James 5:19,20.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What does Luke’s gospel teach about Christ’s purpose in coming to earth?
3. Personal Application: How many people have heard the gospel from your own lips? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “What is our role in God’s plan of redeeming the human race? What are we supposed to do?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read John 7:37,38.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What have been your own experiences in witnessing to others, praying with others, and ministering to the needs of others?
3. Personal Application: How have these experiences impacted your own faith? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Can our service or witnessing become a substitute for true spirituality and relationship with Christ?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read I Timothy 2:3,4.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. What does this tell us about God’s heart and priority?
3. Personal Application: What are the dangers to a local church if it becomes inwardly focused? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “What are some things you have learned about ministering and witnessing that can help others?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read 2 Corinthians 5:14,15, 18-20..

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. What motivated Paul to experience trials and tribulations for the sake of the gospel?
3. Personal Application: How can the example of Paul motivate our prompt service for Christ? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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