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Proclaim is ideal for small groups or Sunday School classes, but you can also go through the course at your own pace. Just click on a talk below, watch the video and answer a few brief questions at the end.
Why is evangelism so hard?
- Why do you think evangelism is scary? What tempts you to keep the gospel to yourself?
- As he’s sending them out to share the good news, Jesus tells his disciples to “Have no fear” (Matthew 10:26). What reason does he give in Matthew 10:28?
- What is “the cross” Jesus calls us to take up in Matthew 10:38? (Hint: it’s not trials or sickness.) How can this scripture help us in evangelism?
- Does the topic of evangelism bring feelings of guilt? How can we overcome this guilt?
- Do you think you need to be gifted in a certain way to share the gospel? Why or why not?
- What does our indifference about the lost say about us? What attitude would
reflect the heart of God? - How does thinking about the realities of heaven and hell affect our heart for evangelism?
- What excites you about learning how to share the gospel in the rest of this course?
Why is evangelism easier than I think?
- Have you ever had the experience of sharing the gospel with someone? How did it go?
- Why is it important to understand that in evangelism, we join God in the unstoppable spread of the gospel rather than him joining us? How does the unstoppable nature of the gospel give us confidence to share it?
- What is it that we’re called to do in the great commission of Matthew 28:18-20? What does Jesus promise to do as we follow him into this mission?
- Jim said, “We are called to share the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit and leave the results to God.” How does this definition of evangelism adjust us and free us?
- Which metaphor mentioned in this session was most helpful to you: Sent Ones, Seed Sowers, Witnesses, Fishers of Men, or Ambassadors? Why?
- What are some ways that you can use your talents, interests, and personality in evangelism?
- Before this session, did you consider evangelism a spiritual gift or a spiritual discipline? How can viewing it as a discipline motivate you to pursue growth in this area?
How do I become a friend of sinners?
1. What makes it hard for you to befriend non-Christians?
2. Do you tend to “insulate and isolate”? If so, what are some practical ways to counteract that?
3. Why is sharing a meal or even just coffee an important ingredient in evangelism?
4. Is the popular statement, “Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words” biblically accurate? How are good works different
from the message of the gospel?
5. We aren’t meant to do this alone! What are some ideas for welcoming our non-Christian friends into our community of Christian friends?
6. Take a few minutes (individually or with your spouse) and list three people with whom you could begin to build or rebuild a friendship. What’s the next step you could take to connect with them?
7. Take a few minutes to pray for these individuals.
How do I proclaim the gospel?
- What were your thoughts and emotions as you watched the clip of Jim sharing the gospel in public? Do you think you could ever do something like that?
- Why is it important that unbelievers understand the bad news before hearing the good news?
- Try to remember the suggestions Jim gave about taking people through the tract. See if two people in your group are brave enough to demonstrate going through the tract in front of the group. When they finish, share encouragements and suggestions with them.
- Romans 2:15 says, “the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience bears witness…” How can this truth build your confidence when walking someone through the Ten Commandments?
- How would you respond to someone who says they’re in “the middle car” when given the option of living for God or living for self?
- Why is it best when all three modes of evangelism (Go and Tell, Care and Connect, Come and See) are working together? Did you see this in your own life or the life of others?
- What is a helpful approach for people who seem apathetic to the gospel?
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FAQs
The Proclaim Course is designed to equip and motivate Christians to share their faith. Designed for small groups, the course provides four video sessions with discussion questions that will inspire believers to join God in the unstoppable spread of the gospel.
We’ve written Proclaim for anyone desiring to grow in evangelism. The sessions speak to those who feel confident and excited as well as those who feel intimidated and weak in sharing their faith.
The course includes four 25-minute messages with discussion questions following each message. It works best when completed in four consecutive small group meetings but could also work in a Sunday School class context. Because evangelism is intimidating to many, it’s best to work the course into a pre-existing structure like small groups rather than to create a separate seminar. The latter will draw those naturally given to evangelism, and others who, would most benefit, will probably opt out. Small groups, youth groups, Sunday School classes, and other ongoing gatherings work great.
We suggest running the course every three years to capture new members and others who are currently attending your church.
Apart from the small cost of the “How Good Are You?” booklets needed for session four, the course is totally free!
Consider encouraging those who came to your church after the course ended to watch the videos online. You could provide a lunch or dinner where someone leads through selected discussion questions. Another option is to run smaller courses once a year so that new people can be equipped to share their faith.
After the Proclaim Course, you can encourage people to participate in what we call a “Gospel Outreach.” They can travel as a group to a college campus, park, or mall, then pair up and share the gospel using the “Spiritual Questionnaire” and the “How Good are You?” booklet. This could become a monthly opportunity.
Call Covenant Fellowship Church at (610) 361-0606 or email at [email protected].
