Personal Evangelism Day 4: Obstacles to Evangelism: Fear “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16) Here is a good question. If we know the truth of the gospel, we know it’s God’s will for us to share it, and we care about the people around us, why don’t we spend more time focusing on evangelism?…
Personal Evangelism Day 3: Benefits to the Believer “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4) In the work of salvation, who does the saving? That’s a silly question right? Of course we know that God…
Personal Evangelism Day 2: Presenting the Truth “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15) It’s very clear in the Word of God that we have a responsibility to tell others about the person of Jesus. But…
Personal Evangelism Day 1: Am I Expected to Be an Evangelist? “And he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.’” (Mark 16:15) I want you to do something for a minute. Think through all your responsibilities as a Christian and prioritize which ones are the most important. Now, where is telling others about Jesus on that list? Is it pretty high? Is…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 7: Encouragement for Men of God We have spent the past 7 days looking at becoming a man of God. We hope this study has been an encouragement to you and challenges you in your walk with the Lord. Walking with God and being a man of God won’t just happen; effort is required, as well as self-discipline, to stay the course. Putting…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 6: Diving Deeper In our study these past 5 days, we looked at some of the tools we have to help each of us thrive as a man of God, specifically in the areas of our purpose, accountability, our friendships, love and encouragement, and where our strength comes from. Reflect deeper on the following questions related to this week’s study: What is my…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 5: Strength “The Lord is my strength and defense; he has become my salvation.” (Exodus 15:2, NIV) Today, our focus is on a subject most men should love—strength! We love to go to the gym and pump some iron to build our strength. We love to be the one who can open up jars and move heavy furniture, right? Well, if that is…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 4: Love and Encouragement “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, ESV) The stereotype of a man is that he is supposed to be strong, independent, and doesn’t need help from anyone. He doesn’t share emotions or speak from the heart. However, this is not the desire or picture God would have for a man. If men are…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 3: Deep Friendships “A friend loves at all times.” (Proverbs 17:17, ESV) As a man of God, why is it important to have deep friendships? We have to come to terms with the fact that we live in a very sinful world. It’s already been expressed in this study that Satan will stop at nothing to tear you down as a man of…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 2: Accountability “So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” (Romans 14:12, ESV) It’s humbling to know that each of us will have to give an account to God for how we lived our lives. Satan will consistently place temptations in the life of a man of God to pull him away from the Lord. This is why…