• If we have truly had a life- changing experience and realize that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation, we cannot keep it to ourselves. • We must begin to share it.

• All believers are called to be God’s witnesses- to share the faith when the Holy Spirit gives opportunities to do so.

• We are called to “tell” the story of what God is doing in our lives.

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” 1.

We have been

GIVEN AUTHORITY.

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” 1.

2.

We have been

GIVEN AUTHORITY.

We have been

SENT

by the One who is powerful.

18 1.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” We have been

GIVEN AUTHORITY.

2.

We have been

SENT

by the One

3.

who is powerful.

We must

FOLLOW HIM

as He

COMMANDS

.

and do

“go into the world” 1.

Witnessing should be part of our

DAILY LIVES

.

• not a special event of the church that happens once a month • everyday or every time that there is a proper moment or special opportunity

“go into the world” 1.

Witnessing should be part of our

DAILY LIVES

.

2.

Witnessing begins with the

WORLD

at

HAND .

Witnessing begins with the world at hand 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.”

“go into the world” 1.

Witnessing should be part of our

DAILY LIVES

.

2.

Witnessing begins with the

WORLD

at

HAND .

3.

Witnessing is an

URGENT CALL

.

Witnessing is an urgent call Witnessing is an overflow of one’s life in Christ, not a sign of “having arrived at a certain state”.

• not once you think you’re ready • not if all you’re sins have been handled • not once you’re perfect enough

… “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

”

1.

Witnessing is more than

PROCLAMATION

.

• people respond to the set of words you said only because they have seen something else in your life.

1.

Witnessing is more than

PROCLAMATION.

2.

Witnessing involves

RELATIONSHIP

.

3.

Witnessing is a

LIFESTYLE

.

John 1:14 , “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…”

John 1:14 , “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…” • Jesus life portrayed God’s message • Your life must carry the content of the Gospel • don’t just talk about God’s love - you love • don’t just preach forgiveness - you forgive

John 1:14 , “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…” We reflect the gospel in our lifestyles. Though we are not perfect, the evident change in our lives speak louder than any words of the truth in the message we carry.

How to do witnessing? 5 In Samaria Jesus came to the town called Sychar, which is near the field 6 Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there. Jesus was tired from his long trip, so he sat down beside the well. It was about twelve o’clock noon.

John 4:5-30

How to do witnessing?

7 When a Samaritan woman came to the well to get some water, Jesus said to her, “Please give me a drink.“ 8 (This happened while Jesus’ followers were in town buying some food.)

How to do witnessing?

9 The woman said, “I am surprised that you ask me for a drink, since you are a Jewish man and I am a Samaritan woman.“ (Jewish people are not friends with Samaritans. )

1.

Establish Relationship

How to establish relationship?

12 Are you greater than Jacob, our father, who gave us this well and drank from it himself along with his sons and flocks?“ • talk about his/her point of interest

How to establish relationship?

10 Jesus said, “If you only knew the free gift of God and who it is that is asking you for water, you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.“ 11 The woman said, “Sir, where will you get this living water? The well is very deep, and you have nothing to get water with. • talk about his or her point of interest

How to do witnessing?

13 Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give will never be thirsty. The water I give will become a spring of water gushing up inside that person, giving eternal life.”

2.

Share the gospel by relating to his/her point of interest

How to do witnessing?

15 The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so I will never be thirsty again and will not have to come back here to get more water.“

3.

Lead him/her to a prayer of acceptance

How to do witnessing?

16 Jesus told her, “Go get your husband and come back here.“ 17 The woman answered, “I have no husband.“ Jesus said to her, “You are right to say you have no husband.

18 Really you have had five husbands, and the man you live with now is not your husband. You told the truth.”

4.

Lead him/her to a prayer of confession

How to do witnessing?

21 Jesus said, “Believe me, woman. The time is coming when neither in Jerusalem nor on this mountain will you actually worship the Father. 22 You Samaritans worship something you don’t understand. We understand what we worship, because salvation comes from the Jews

How to do witnessing?

23 The time is coming when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, and that time is here already. You see, the Father too is actively seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.“

How to do witnessing?

24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.“

5.

Lead him/her to a life of faith and worship

How to do witnessing?

28 Then the woman left her water jar and went back to town. She said to the people, 29 “Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did. Do you think he might be the Christ?“ 30 So the people left the town and went to see Jesus.

6.

Help him/her share to others his/her new life