Power in Personal Evangelism.

Review:

Personal Evangelism 101:

1. Look for those that are Seeking. (Acts 8:26-29)



2. Meet people where they Are. (Acts 8:30-35a)



Review: John 4



3. Make it about Jesus. (Acts 8:35b)



4. Encourage a Decision. (Acts 8:36-40)

(Listen to Baptism 101)

• What is baptism?
  Baptism is a visible, God-chosen, God-commanded, response to my faith. See Acts 2


• Who is baptism for?
  It is for people who have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Common Excuses for not getting Baptized:

1. "I was baptized when I was a baby."
2. "I'd offend my parents and and family." See Acts 5:29
3. "I need to wait until I'm on track spiritually."
4. "I don't like being in front of people."
5. "I need to pray about it."


• What is the purpose of baptism?
  It is the profession of faith. See Rom 6:1-5


• When should a person be baptized?
  It is to be done immediately upon belief.

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Power and Witness - The Power of Personal Evangelism.

Jeff Miller

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 8:26-40

1. How can you tell if an unsaved person YOU know (coworker, gym buddy, neighbor, whatever) is seeking?

2. In Acts 8:35, we see Philip’s message was about Jesus. What specifically do unsaved people need to know about Jesus?

3. *Imagine a Christian friend of yours never got baptized, but asked you, "Why should I get baptized?" How would you answer this?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Power for Boldness

Review:

I Want to Be Bold for Jesus.

1. So I need the church to Encourage me. (Acts 4:23)



2. So I need the bible to Equip me. (Acts 4:24-28)



3. So I need prayer to Empower me. (Acts 4:29-31)

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Power and Witness - Power for Boldness

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 4:23-31

1. Why do you think Peter and John went straight to their friends (Acts 4:23)? What does this say about the purpose and importance of Christian fellowship?

2. Why did their prayer mention creation (Acts 4:24)? Why did they mention that in praying in the aftermath of persecution?

3. *How does the verse they quoted (Psalm 2:1-2) apply to Jesus and their current situation? What does this tell you about why knowing God’s Word is important?

4. *How does understanding God’s sovereignty help us in persecution (Acts 4:28)?

5. What signs does God give us today to confirm His message (Acts 4:30-31)?

Breakout Questions:
Pray specifically for boldness.

The Power to Be a Witness

Witnessing is Easy!

1. ...When you are rightly Prepared. (Acts 4:13)



2. ...When God’s Work is clearly Seen. (Acts 4:14)



3. ...When you love God more than you Fear Man. (Acts 4:15-19)



4. ...When you Remember what Jesus has done for You. (Acts 4:20-22)

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Power and Witness - The Power to Witness

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 4:13-22

1. How did the religious leaders know Peter and John had been with Jesus (Acts 4:13)? How will people know YOU have?
    
2. Why do some people, like these religious leaders in this passage, refuse to accept Jesus even though they can’t deny the evidence of Who He is? Hint: See John 3:19.
    
3. Share some things that you have seen Jesus do in your life, or the lives of those around you, that you cannot deny (as Peter said in Acts 4:20).

Breakout Questions:

1. Pray for each person in the group, by name, to be a better witness. Take turns praying, pray for the person on your left, he prays for the person on his left, etc...

The Power to Witness to Haters

Haters are going to Hate...

...and they’ll Call You Out. (Acts 4:1-7)

How to Witness to Haters:

1. Put them on Defense! (Acts 4:8-10)


2. Use God’s Word! (Acts 4:11)


3. Don’t Compromise the Message! (Acts 4:12)

John 14:6 - ...no one comes the Father except through me.

1 Timothy 2:5 - For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus

John 3:36 – Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides upon him.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 4:1-12

1. Why do you think there is animosity towards the Gospel? Why are people who attack Christians unwilling to “live and let live”?
    
2. In verse 8, the Holy Spirit gave Peter POWER to WITNESS. Does the Holy Spirit still do this today? How? What does that look like?
    
3. Explain why Jesus is the only way to salvation.
    
4. Can you share a story of a time a “hater” attacked your beliefs? How did you respond?

Breakout Questions:

1. Pray for those persecuted for the Gospel across the world!

The Power to Witness

Review:

How to Witness: 3 Things You Need to Make Clear!

1. Make It Clear: This is About God. (Acts 3:11-12)


2. Make it Clear: We Are Guilty but God is Gracious. (Acts 3:13-18)


3. Make It Clear: A Response is Required. (Acts 3:19-26)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 3:11-26

1. What is hardest for you about witnessing? What is one area where you could do better?
    
2. How does the POWER of the Holy Spirit show up when you are WITNESSES?
    
3. Peter gave a balanced message, talking about man’s guilt and God’s grace. Which side do you seem to want to emphasize more when you get to talk about the Gospel?
    
4. Imagine you are witnessing to someone. How would you reply to these statements?

• I think I will get serious about God later.
• How can you know you are really saved?
• It doesn’t really matter what you believe. Everyone is going to heaven if they are sincere.

Breakout Questions:

1. Pray for each of you to become better witnesses.