Jesus took advantage of opportunities to teach others, Jn. 4  Met a woman at a well, Jn. 4:5-7  Got her attention, Jn. 4:7-15  Addressed her sin, Jn. 4:16-24  More doors opened, Jn. 4:27-30

Challenge ourselves in personal evangelism  Put faith in God, Heb. 13:5, 6  Trust in His word, Rom. 1:16; Isa. 55:10, 11  Take action, 1 Chron. 28:9, 10

Bible Challenges Challenge for us

Rebuild the walls, Neh. 2:17, 18  Opposed, Neh. 2:19, 20; 4:1-5  Mind to work, Neh. 4:6  Finished fast, Neh. 6:15, 16 Bible Challenges

Lead Israel into Canaan, Josh. 1:1-9  Promised God’s help, Josh. 1:5  Be strong & courageous, Josh. 1:6, 7  Keep the Law, Josh. 1:7-9  Took Jericho, Josh. 6  Conquered the land, Josh. 21:43-45 Bible Challenges

Lead Israel out of Egypt, Ex. 3:10  Moses resisted, Ex. 3:13; 4:1, 10  God provided help, Ex. 4:11-17  Moses delivered them, Ex. 12:37 Bible Challenges

Things each of these have in common  God gave the challenges  God promised to be with them  There was opposition  The work was difficult & dangerous  The goal was met Bible Challenges

Know God’s word & seek wisdom, 1 Pt. 3:15; Jas. 1:5  Read the Bible & make notes  Memorize passages Challenge for us

Know God’s word & seek wisdom, 1 Pt. 3:15; Jas. 1:5  Pray ›Make notes of things to pray for ›For opportunities ›For courage to teach ›For wisdom in teaching ›For a specific person Challenge for us

Know God’s word & seek wisdom, 1 Pt. 3:15; Jas. 1:5  Set aside daily time Challenge for us

Take specific action to reach someone, Acts 10:24  Challenge self to contact 1 person per week ›Ask to visit services or have Bible study ›Ask a question about their beliefs ›Give a tract, magazine, CD… Challenge for us

Take specific action to reach someone, Acts 10:24  Write a series of letters ›1 or 2 people at the top of your mind ›Put letter on paper & mail it ›Local first ›2-4 pages per letter Challenge for us

Take specific action to reach someone, Acts 10:24  Write a series of letters ›Start with where they are, Acts 17:22-24 ∙In immorality: pain of sin ∙In false religion: authority ∙Skeptic: evidence for God & Bible Challenge for us

Jesus took advantage of opportunities to teach others, Jn. 4  Met a woman at a well, Jn. 4:5-7  Got her attention, Jn. 4:7-15  Addressed her sin, Jn. 4:16-24  More doors opened, Jn. 4:27-30

Challenge ourselves in personal evangelism  Put faith in God, Heb. 13:5, 6  Trust in His word, Rom. 1:16; Isa. 55:10, 11  Take action, 1 Chron. 28:9, 10