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What you will find on this page:
Evagalist styles
How to prepare for a Bible Study
Sabbath 25th January 2014 Evangelist Styles
(Presented by the Youth Department.)
Skim through the book of Acts and identify the different witnessing styles of the following:
Barnabas
John Mark
Timothy
Silas
Priscilla and Aquila
Apollos
Peter
Stephen
Philip
Ananias (Acts 9)
Paul
Dorcas/Tabitha
Consider the following questions.
Can you think of any other witnesses in the Bible? Do they use a single witnessing method?
What, if any, “preparation” did these Biblical witnesses undergo before entering their ministry?
How if at all does this relate to your witnessing ministry?
Will you always be prepared?
Will you always do things right?
Can the Lord use you even as He’s still working on you?
What significant role did Barnabas (“son of encouragement”) play?
Should your mistakes (or those of your spiritual mentors) stop you from serving the Lord?
With whom do you most identify in this passage at this point in your spiritual life?
Reflection
For this week, dwell on why you identify with that person and how you can ensure that your life is a positive witness.
How to give a Bible study
Smethwick SDA Church
Sabbath 8th March 2014 (PM)
Presented by Pastor E. Lawrence
Suggestions from the church:
Approach it prayerfully
Matthew 28:18-20 - is our Mandate. It tells us specifically that we should go and teach.
Other scriptures that relates:
Acts 1: 8
Matthew 4:19
Personal Preparation - Prayer - Seek God's face. Luke 18:1 1 Thess 5:17
- Personal Bible study (Study a subject/word, not just read Bible. 2 Tim 3:15-17
2 Tim 2:15
Benefits of personal Study:
Able to make wise
To be read in faith
Given by inspiration of God
Profitable for all areas of spiritual growth
Become perfect
2 Peter 1:19-21 -
How to prepare for Bible Study
- Prayer earnestly
- Be optimistic
- Be spontaneous (Example- finding scripture relating to a question for situation that is being experienced at that time)
- Use prepared material - Courses, lessons, Bible Study guides.
Find a Bible Study partner. Mark 6:7
Reasons for working with another person.
Strength
- Praying while other person is talking.
- Help to work with children in the home.
- Study partner to study the same lesson.
- Knows the lessons well enough to participate.
- Help with the study where necessary.
What to do when conducting a Bible Study:
Greet the students
Arrive on time/ let them no you are on your way
Make them feel at ease
Do an introduction
Do an ice breaker
Explain the layout of the study
A short prayer
Explain how long the study is going to last
Make good use of the Bible
Use illustrations and testimonies
Be ready for questions
Make your study interesting
Let your student answer after reading the passage
Make the study convincing
Use sound doctrine
Make appeals- asking them if they understand
Take questions relating to the study or take questions to come back
Pray to close and leave
How to get Bible study contacts:
Be intentional
Your have friends and family
Work colleagues
Neighbours
Non- members who visit the church
From door to door surveys
Friendship Evangelism
Call calling - speaking to households randomly
Tips:
Visit 5 Min before
Never be late
Talk to them about their family.
Avoid things not relating to the study.
Talk about out selves if we are asked.
Talk bout their interests
Make friends
Never condemn them about their behaviour or children behaviour
Never get involved in family issues
Never tell students they are wrong
Never push students
only invite them to church when they show interests
Always something to leave the students
Dress Code and conduct:
Never over dress
Do not under dress
Conduct your self as God's representative
Always be polite
Share with the members what you are experiencing
Give all praise to God
