Be a Witness: What’s Next?
Pastor Steve Poole
TEXT – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8
- A good witness is prepared.
- Know the G.O.S.P.E.L.
- G od created us to be with Him (Gen. 1:27)
- O ur sins separate us from God (Rom. 3:23)
- S ins cannot be removed by good deeds (Isa. 64:6)
- P aying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again
(2 Cor. 5:21 & Romans 5:8) - E veryone who trusts in Him alone has eternal life.
(John 3:16 & Rom. 10:9) - L ife with Jesus starts now and lasts forever! (John 17:3)
- Start conversations with – Ask, Admire, Admit
- Begin with – Prayer, Care, Share
NEXT STEPS
- Pray for the lost people in your life and ask God for 3-5 specific people to whom you are called to witness.
- Care for those around you well and be intentional in your conversations.
- Practice the G.O.S.P.E.L., memorize verses, become confident in putting what you believe into a clear testimony about Jesus.
- Do it! Follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
JOURNAL – What keeps me from being a better witness of Jesus to my family? Coworkers? Strangers?
