STORY #4 - Communicating the Story
Altogether, the Old Testament and New Testament are in total agreement on one main theme woven throughout its pages, and that is the STORY. The STORY deals with God's love, man's sin, the need for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, and the hope of ne
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Wednesday, July 1st - Gene & Diane Snook
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Today we finish our June series, STORY.
We've looked at the Gospel which literally means "Good News."
The Gospel is the STORY of how sinful man can be reconciled to God.
So far we've covered God's Story of Jesus and Our Story with Jesus.
There are a number of examples of both aspects of the Gospel story being used in the Bible.
We've looked at the Gospel which literally means "Good News."
The Gospel is the STORY of how sinful man can be reconciled to God.
So far we've covered God's Story of Jesus and Our Story with Jesus.
There are a number of examples of both aspects of the Gospel story being used in the Bible.
#1 - God's Story Of Jesus - Truth
A great example of a regular guy telling others about Jesus is Philip in
Acts 8.
A great example of a regular guy telling others about Jesus is Philip in
Acts 8.
#2 - Our Story With Jesus - Testimony
A Testimony is a conversational 2-3 minute explanation of the kind of person you were BEFORE meeting Jesus, the simplicity of how the Lord SAVED us, and the changes that have taken place AFTERWARD.
A Testimony is a conversational 2-3 minute explanation of the kind of person you were BEFORE meeting Jesus, the simplicity of how the Lord SAVED us, and the changes that have taken place AFTERWARD.
There are many ways to creatively communicate the Gospel:
1. A written Gospel tract
Small pamphlets used to share the story of Jesus Christ.
1. A written Gospel tract
Small pamphlets used to share the story of Jesus Christ.
2. A visual teaching tool
Using colored booklets and bracelets to communicate the Gospel message.
For example:
Wordless Book or Bracelet
Little Jesus figurines
W.W.J.D. bracelet
Using colored booklets and bracelets to communicate the Gospel message.
For example:
Wordless Book or Bracelet
Little Jesus figurines
W.W.J.D. bracelet
3. A strategy or process for sharing the Gospel message
Allows a person to systematically explain the Story to another person and encourages heartfelt discussion.
Examples:
Bridge Illustration / One Verse Model
Three Circles
The Four R's
Romans Road
G.O.S.P.E.L.
Allows a person to systematically explain the Story to another person and encourages heartfelt discussion.
Examples:
Bridge Illustration / One Verse Model
Three Circles
The Four R's
Romans Road
G.O.S.P.E.L.
4. Use a movie to springboard into a positive conversation
They should be the kind that will stimulate deeper thoughts, honest questions, and allow for open discussions.
Examples: The Chosen, the Lion King, Gettysburg, Schindler’s List, Gladiator, The Passion of the Christ, Hacksaw Ridge & Unbroken, It’s A Wonderful Life, Shawshank Redemption, and even a movie like ELF!
They should be the kind that will stimulate deeper thoughts, honest questions, and allow for open discussions.
Examples: The Chosen, the Lion King, Gettysburg, Schindler’s List, Gladiator, The Passion of the Christ, Hacksaw Ridge & Unbroken, It’s A Wonderful Life, Shawshank Redemption, and even a movie like ELF!
5. A fun, creative video presentation with a Gospel message
YouTube has scores of videos that fall into this category.
One example is Forevergreen which is a video parable that was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
YouTube has scores of videos that fall into this category.
One example is Forevergreen which is a video parable that was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
6. Browse the internet for Gospel resources
How to use social media, talk with people who aren't sure if there is a God, good conversational skills, asking good questions, and much more.
How to use social media, talk with people who aren't sure if there is a God, good conversational skills, asking good questions, and much more.
