Sharing our faith can seem awkward at times, but our fears should not keep us from it. Christians are called to make disciples, but few Christians know how to do it. Here are some tips that can help us as we tell other people about Jesus.
Video Highlights:
- Prepare with prayer. When you pray for others, you’ll get insights on how to share the right truth at the right time. You also give the situation to God and recognize that he is in control, that he cares about your relationship with others and will help you along the way.
- Practice with other believers. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become when it comes to making disciples. Sharing your faith can be uncomfortable if you have never done it before, but practicing vulnerability with those you share beliefs with can help it become commonplace with others who don’t know Christ.
- Present your faith with patience. Slow is fast. Sharing your faith is similar to baking a cake, not making a sales pitch. You’re not trying to cram information down their throat, but listen to their thoughts and reactions so that you can determine the right conversation to have. Keep sharing your faith with others, and don’t give up on the greatest thing you can do in your life. (Colossians 4:5-6)
Discussion Questions:
- Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
- What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
- How did you come to faith? Who shared the truth with you, and how did they do it?
- Describe a time when you tried unsuccessfully to share your faith. How did you respond?
- Describe a time when you shared your faith successfully. What happened?
- Why do you think most Christians fail to share their faith?
- Read Colossians 4:5-6. What does it mean for your conversations to be “seasoned with salt”? Identify a Christian you know who does this well.
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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