A QUESTION WITHOUT AN ANSWER (true story) My doctor handed me some papers and asked me to read the radiologist’s report to him.1 I was stunned. I couldn’t fully understand the medical terminology, but it sounded like I had a terrible brain disease and was headed for the coffin. I just sat there. “I don’t … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts is shared by the ways in which we live in loving and compassionate service to others. [Teaching plan for “Evangelism and Witnessing as a Lifestyle” April 23, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read John 13:35. A. Ask class members to share a short … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The Holy Spirit has given us spiritual gifts to use in witnessing and ministry. He calls us to share these gifts. [Teaching plan for “Spiritual Gifts for Evangelism & Witnessing” April 16, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 4:11-14. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Into the tent where the gypsy boy lay Dying alone at the close of the day. News of salvation we carried; said he “Nobody ever has told it to me.” Tell it again, tell it again! Salvation’s story repeat o’er and o’er. ‘Til none can say of the children of men Nobody ever has told … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : As members of the body of Christ, each of us has a personal ministry in the sharing of what He has done for us, and a responsibility to support the local and worldwide work of evangelism. [Teaching plan for “Every Member Ministry” April 9, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Corinthians … Continue reading –>
“Gentlemen,” the speaker said, “I mean Ladies and Gentlemen.” He nodded to two women sitting on one side of the room. “We are here to discuss the basics of an outline that will soon become the operating plan for the new School of Evangelism and Witnessing at the University of Adventists.”1 Nobody said anything. “Before we begin, I … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Sharing what Christ has done for us on a one to one basis is a critical part of the church’s long-term evangelistic work. [Teaching plan for “Defining Evangelism and Witnessing” April 2, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 4:13, 5:42. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on … Continue reading –>
“When is Jesus coming? Do you know?”1 “No. Do you?” “Mom.” Robert took a breath. “It says right here that He’s coming quickly. Those were His own words. He said, ‘I am coming quickly.’ ” “That’s good enough for me.” “Mom. Other places in the Bible it says Jesus is coming soon. Some guys at school … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Just as surely as we believe in Jesus and His word, we can believe in His promise to return. We can’t be certain of when, but we can be sure He is returning. [Teaching plan for “The Promise of His Return” March 26, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Peter … Continue reading –>
