1. Teaching the Gospel to the Lost Matthew 9:35-38

2. 2 The Call to Teach Universal call, Matt. 28:19- 20; Rom. 10:13-15Universal call, Matt. 28:19- 20; Rom. 10:13-15 Urgent call, Jno. 4:34-35; Acts 16:9-10Urgent call, Jno. 4:34-35; Acts 16:9-10

3. 3 The Character to Teach Matt. 9:35-38 Conscious of the lost, 9:36, 37Conscious of the lost, 9:36, 37 Compassion for the lost, 9:36Compassion for the lost, 9:36 Commitment to teach the lost, 9:37-38Commitment to teach the lost, 9:37-38

4. 4 The Courage to Teach Moses Fear & anxiety: Satan’s scheme “that it spread no further,” Acts 4:17-20Fear & anxiety: Satan’s scheme “that it spread no further,” Acts 4:17-20 Overcome apprehension, shyness, shame, lack of interest… Mark 8:38Overcome apprehension, shyness, shame, lack of interest… Mark 8:38 The example of MosesThe example of Moses

5. 5 The Courage to Teach Moses “Who am I?” – Exo. 3:11“Who am I?” – Exo. 3:11 –All walks of life, Acts 8:4 ANS: God’s presence & power, Exo. 3:12 (cf. Matt. 28:20)ANS: God’s presence & power, Exo. 3:12 (cf. Matt. 28:20) –“I will certainly be with you” Power of the gospel converts, Rom. 1:16 (Phil. 4:13; Rom. 8:31)Power of the gospel converts, Rom. 1:16 (Phil. 4:13; Rom. 8:31)

6. 6 The Courage to Teach Moses “What shall I say?” Exo. 3:13“What shall I say?” Exo. 3:13 ANS: God’s answers, Exo. 3:14-15ANS: God’s answers, Exo. 3:14-15 –“Thus you shall say” (2 Tim. 3:16) –Prepare yourself, 2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Pet. 3:15 –Use prepared material –Be honest: Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know…” (Eph. 3:4)

7. 7 The Courage to Teach Moses “They won’t believe me!” Exo. 4:1“They won’t believe me!” Exo. 4:1 ANS: Certified gospel, Exo. 4:2-9ANS: Certified gospel, Exo. 4:2-9 –Confirmed truth, Heb. 2:3-4 (2 Pet. 1:16) –God’s power to save, 1 Cor. 1:18 –Unbelief & rejection by others does not change our faith to keep teaching, Acts 8:1, 4

8. 8 The Courage to Teach Moses “I’m not eloquent!” Exo. 4:10“I’m not eloquent!” Exo. 4:10 –Not prerequisite, 1 Cor. 2:1; 2 Cor. 8:12 ANS: God gives us our abilities – we are to use them, Exo. 4:11-12ANS: God gives us our abilities – we are to use them, Exo. 4:11-12 –God didn’t overlook you, Matt. 25:15 (you can communicate)

9. 9 The Courage to Teach Moses “Send someone else” Exo. 4:13“Send someone else” Exo. 4:13 ANS: God provides, Exo. 4:14-17 (Gen. 22:7-8, 14)ANS: God provides, Exo. 4:14-17 (Gen. 22:7-8, 14) –Word (cf. Aaron as prophet) –Proof of gospel’s power & source (cf. Rod) You are proof of gospel’s power! Rom. 6:17-18; 1 Ths. 2:13You are proof of gospel’s power! Rom. 6:17-18; 1 Ths. 2:13

10. 10 What Method? Unlikely circumstances, Jn. 4:4-26Unlikely circumstances, Jn. 4:4-26 Shows an interest, Acts 8:29-35Shows an interest, Acts 8:29-35 Moments of crisis, Acts 16:25-34Moments of crisis, Acts 16:25-34 Invitation to teach, Acts 17:19Invitation to teach, Acts 17:19 Different methods, but the same message in every case, 1 Cor. 2:2Different methods, but the same message in every case, 1 Cor. 2:2

11. 11 What Method? Good teaching material is available to useGood teaching material is available to use –Teach about the Bible & its authority (2 Tim. 2:15) –The church & salvation in Christ (Matt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22-23) –Death & eternity (Rom. 6:23; Heb. 9:27; Matt. 25:46)

12. 12 What Method? Start with people you know, Jno. 1:40-42Start with people you know, Jno. 1:40-42 Use contacts in community, Acts 5:28 (Jno. 4:7)Use contacts in community, Acts 5:28 (Jno. 4:7) Wherever there is opportunity, Acts 17:6 (Rom. 1:15)Wherever there is opportunity, Acts 17:6 (Rom. 1:15)

13. What Method? Help the lost person see the application they must make, Acts 2:36-38, 40-41Help the lost person see the application they must make, Acts 2:36-38, 40-41 They need to know they are lost & be shown the way of salvationThey need to know they are lost & be shown the way of salvation With compassion, kindness & firmness, help them see their sin & God’s remedy, Acts 26:27-29With compassion, kindness & firmness, help them see their sin & God’s remedy, Acts 26:27-29

14. 14 Teaching the Lost Lord, increase our faith!Lord, increase our faith! –To see & use our opportunities –To be prepared to teach –To be ready to sacrifice in order to teach the lost –To not give up, but keep on working

15. 15 Teaching the Lost I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. (1 Cor. 3:6-7) We must teach or the lost will not be saved! Rom. 10:13-15We must teach or the lost will not be saved! Rom. 10:13-15