How many people in our city will hear the gospel today?

18Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19And He *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. 21Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them. 22Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.
MATTHEW 4:18-22

1. WHAT DO THESE VERSES REVEAL ABOUT THE HEART OF JESUS?

“When Jesus called those first disciples, He gathered together the first fishcatching crew of His church…He had the power and the right to accomplish the work of proclaiming the gospel by Himself. But that was not His plan. He could have done it alone, but He never intended to do it alone. From the beginning of His ministry, His plan was to use disciples to win disciples.” –John MacArthur

Jesus desires a relationship with us and to work through us to lead

2. HOW DO I SEEK TO LEAD PEOPLE TO JESUS?

I am to talk to Jesus about people and then talk to people about Jesus

A. I am to talk to Jesus about people

“Sharing our faith means we have entered into spiritual warfare. The forces of darkness will always strive against the power of God. Our mightiest weapon is specific, persistent prayer on behalf of our lost friends. When we pray for an unbelieving friend, we confess our dependence upon God for His leadership, His wisdom, His timing.” – Charles Stanley

B. then talk to people about Jesus

“Many parts of your life mission are unique, but there is one part of your life mission that we all have in common. God wants you to tell other people about what’s happened to you.” – Rick Warren

I am to talk to Jesus about people and then talk to people about Jesus

3. WHO IS ONE PERSON I CAN SEEK TO LEAD TO JESUS?

“There is at least one person - one neighbor, one co-worker, one friend - who God put in your life because they need to hear the gospel.” –J.D. Greear

Pray–Cry out to God on behalf of your “One” for the next 30 days.

HopeChurchOnline.com/WhosYourOne

Invite–Be intentional to invite your “One” to an Easter service on April 19, 20, or 21.

Tell–Look for opportunities to share the gospel with your “One” by using your personal story of how Jesus changed your life