Preview: A study of how, why, and when we should witness for God. This is the first in a thirteen-part series of lessons on this subject.
Scripture Reading: John 1:1-23.
Memory Verse: Acts 10:43.
1. What were John and the prophets witnessing about Jesus in the foregoing Scriptures?
2. Was Jesus a greater witness than John? Explain. John 5:33-38.
Note: The Greek word for witness signifies one who gives testimony to truth, even at the expense of his life. Jesus, John, the apostles, and many of the prophets died because they were faithful witnesses.
3. For what purpose did Jesus come to the world? Mark 10:45, Luke 19:10.
Note: Jesus came to do the will of God; to save mankind to be heirs of His Kingdom. He provided the way, but we must make the choice.
4. When did those who heard His Kingdom message believe that it would appear? Luke 19:11, Acts 1:1-2, Acts 1:6.
5. How did Jesus answer them? Acts 1:7-9.
Note: The day and hour of the coming of the physical Kingdom is not as important as getting man’s heart prepared for His return.
6. What must we be of His Kingdom in this life? Luke 17:20-21.
7. What did the prophets foretell that Jesus would come for? Matthew 4:13-17.
8. Why did Jesus call disciples? Matthew 4:18-22.
9. What was His last commission to them? Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16.
10. What ministry is given to all who know the Lord? II Corinthians 5:17-20.
Note: The responsibility to witness is not confined to the preachers, teachers, and missionaries, but is required of all those who have been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ. When Christ is alive in our lives we are already Spiritual Kingdom dwellers and are commissioned to be ambassadors for Him. We are instructed to go and make other disciples.
To Be Continued…
Other Lessons* in this series:
Witnessing - Called to Witness: Part 1 of 13
Witnessing - Empowered to Witness: Part 2 of 13
Witnessing - Why Witness: Part 3 of 13
Witnessing - Qualified to Witness: Part 4 of 13
Witnessing - Qualified to Witness: Part 5 of 13
Witnessing - Method of Witnessing: Part 6 of 13
Witnessing - Paul's Call to Witness: Part 7 of 13
Witnessing - How to Witness: Part 8 of 13
Witnessing - How to Witness: Part 9 of 13
Witnessing - How to Witness: Part 10 of 13
Witnessing - How to Witness: Part 11 of 13
Witnessing - How to Witness: Part 12 of 13
Witnessing - Summing Up the Call: Part 13 of 13
*Lessons in a series may not necessarily be in the same category.