Rise!!
May 5, 2024
Rise…To a New Mission!!
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. —Acts 1:8 (NLT)
Our greatest witness is how we
In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. —Matthew 5:16 (NLT)
Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. —Colossians 4:5-6 (NLT)
Witnessing is as much
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. —James 1:19 (NLT)
Consider this:
Jesus asked 307 questions in the Gospels.
He only answered 3 of them!
Ask questions to get people to share their story.
Everyone has a story.
Everyone wants to share their story.
Jesus makes everyone’s story better!
Be a
Later, Levi invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. —Mark 2:15 (NLT)
Connect others to worship services.
Connect others to various events.
Connect others to Christian friends.
Give sacred
As the sun went down that evening, people throughout the village brought sick family members to Jesus. No matter what their diseases were, the touch of his hand healed every one. —Luke 4:40 (NLT)
One simple, sacred touch may be the beginning of someone finding their way back to God.