it is also my sunday school lesson for Aug 2,2009
Mark 16; 15. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
19. So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
20. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
What is that called today is it not EVANGELISING
Are we not called to evangelize the world-YES
THE NEXT QUESTION IS:
How do we? Can we?
Answer: first lets go back in time and see how it was done long ago without computers, I pods, electronic speakers, etc.
Acts 19 (talking about Paul) 8. And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the
9. But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
10. And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Paul went to the church and for three months ministered to them and even than they refused Paul’s message so he left and went to the school of Tyrannus (an Ephesians) (stronges says a school was probably a place of rest or vacation) he was there two yrs ministering the word and by that the WORD (LOGOS) of God spread through Asia. With out telephones flax or any other communication machine but only by mouth
(HARD TO BELIEVE BUT TRUE)
NOW- how did they minister (as we say back in the day) let us look to the Word and find out.
1: Large meeting such as some ministers that we know about now and in the past…. ( Amy McPherson had 20,000 in her tents some times)
Matt 5:
1. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2. And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Jesus spoke to multitudes from a mountain….. Today a large stage with mikes etc
2: Church services
Acts 19: 8. And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the
Revivals in the church as Kenny Large and many others
3: Something the Mormons have down pat== House to house visitations
Acts 20: 20. And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
That is needed today I believe
4: Last one- One on One
Acts8: 4. Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
They preached the word everywhere they went to who ever they could
From this what is the most effective way to reach the world and who is it
Anyone want to guess ===YOU===
Surveys show that most come to the Lord through friends and individuals. We see the large crusades and people going forth but the majority are from people. An old saying is “ I can make a difference in YOUR world IF you will let me.
Are you interested in changing the world around you?
Are you interested in living under the mandate to take the Word to YOUR world and made disciples
INTERESTED: here are some suggestions as to what you need to do to be in that position.
1. Be available – let your walk and talk line up together and be there for whoever or whatever is needed
2. Be normal- be more attractive to the unbeliever or some Christians for us to act normal not turning into a Pseudospiritual religious goof totally disconnected from everyday life.
3. Be personnel = to become totally effective we must show that we are totally interested in THE PERSON or PERSONS not as just another evangelistic target
4. Be Ready and patient== sometimes the Lord will send people across our path even when we are not totally studied, prayed up and prepared. So we need to be ready at all times. WE MUST be patient with the person regardless of the response we receive from them.
5. Be Kind= be a person that others want to be around be nice, kind generous and servant hearted. How about a smile instead of looking like you dog died, a friendly handshake, hug, or a breath mint goes a long way toward opening a door. But at the appropriate time and place. Such as when it interferes with your work at a work place etc.
6. Be yourself= don’t be FAKEY, and remember God wants to work through you, He has called you and He has equipped you, so let him lead also.
7. Be prepared 8. . for opposition- have you ever ran into that, I am sure you have. Be Prepared knowing this that satan will come against you in ever way he can. Such as Deception (that is not my calling) inadequacy (I don’t know how) and the biggest FEAR (of being offensive or concerned with what others think) Remember that Isa 54: 17 no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Also 1 john 4;4 Greater is HE that is in me than he that is in the world.
8. Be Baptized in the Holy Spirit- Acts 1: 8 the purpose of the Holy Spirit is to empower us to be witnesses of the GOSPEL through the world the gospel to every creature.
16. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
19. So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
20. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
What is that called today is it not EVANGELISING
Are we not called to evangelize the world-YES
THE NEXT QUESTION IS:
How do we? Can we?
Answer: first lets go back in time and see how it was done long ago without computers, I pods, electronic speakers, etc.
Acts 19 (talking about Paul) 8. And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the
9. But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
10. And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Paul went to the church and for three months ministered to them and even than they refused Paul’s message so he left and went to the school of Tyrannus (an Ephesians) (stronges says a school was probably a place of rest or vacation) he was there two yrs ministering the word and by that the WORD (LOGOS) of God spread through Asia. With out telephones flax or any other communication machine but only by mouth
(HARD TO BELIEVE BUT TRUE)
NOW- how did they minister (as we say back in the day) let us look to the Word and find out.
1: Large meeting such as some ministers that we know about now and in the past…. ( Amy McPherson had 20,000 in her tents some times)
Matt 5:
1. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2. And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Jesus spoke to multitudes from a mountain….. Today a large stage with mikes etc
2: Church services
Acts 19: 8. And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the
Revivals in the church as Kenny Large and many others
3: Something the Mormons have down pat== House to house visitations
Acts 20: 20. And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
That is needed today I believe
4: Last one- One on One
Acts8: 4. Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
They preached the word everywhere they went to who ever they could
From this what is the most effective way to reach the world and who is it
Anyone want to guess ===YOU===
Surveys show that most come to the Lord through friends and individuals. We see the large crusades and people going forth but the majority are from people. An old saying is “ I can make a difference in YOUR world IF you will let me.
Are you interested in changing the world around you?
Are you interested in living under the mandate to take the Word to YOUR world and made disciples
INTERESTED: here are some suggestions as to what you need to do to be in that position.
1. Be available – let your walk and talk line up together and be there for whoever or whatever is needed
2. Be normal- be more attractive to the unbeliever or some Christians for us to act normal not turning into a Pseudospiritual religious goof totally disconnected from everyday life.
3. Be personnel = to become totally effective we must show that we are totally interested in THE PERSON or PERSONS not as just another evangelistic target
4. Be Ready and patient== sometimes the Lord will send people across our path even when we are not totally studied, prayed up and prepared. So we need to be ready at all times. WE MUST be patient with the person regardless of the response we receive from them.
5. Be Kind= be a person that others want to be around be nice, kind generous and servant hearted. How about a smile instead of looking like you dog died, a friendly handshake, hug, or a breath mint goes a long way toward opening a door. But at the appropriate time and place. Such as when it interferes with your work at a work place etc.
6. Be yourself= don’t be FAKEY, and remember God wants to work through you, He has called you and He has equipped you, so let him lead also.
7. Be prepared 8. . for opposition- have you ever ran into that, I am sure you have. Be Prepared knowing this that satan will come against you in ever way he can. Such as Deception (that is not my calling) inadequacy (I don’t know how) and the biggest FEAR (of being offensive or concerned with what others think) Remember that Isa 54: 17 no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Also 1 john 4;4 Greater is HE that is in me than he that is in the world.
8. Be Baptized in the Holy Spirit- Acts 1: 8 the purpose of the Holy Spirit is to empower us to be witnesses of the GOSPEL through the world
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