The Basics are Basic #6
WITNESSING
Memory verse:
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
Who Must Witness?
John 20:21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
All people who have put their trust in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior must witness about Him to others.
What Does it Mean to Witness?
John 4:39-42 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. And because of his words many more became believers. They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”
John 9:25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”
Acts 22:21 “Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'”
Acts 8:26-40 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
Witnessing is simply telling another person what you already know and have experienced. All people who have trusted Jesus as their personal Savior have a testimony that they can share with others.
To Whom Must We Witness?
Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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.”
Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Believers must be led and empowered by the Holy Spirit to witness wherever they live, work and play, with the objective of reaching the whole world with the gospel of Christ.
When Must We Witness?
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction.
1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
We must always be prepared to witness to others about Jesus, morning or evening, when the time is easy and also when it may not be so easy.
Developing Kingdom Leaders - Tom Yeakley 