Sharing Your Jesus Story
An outline for sharing your personal testimony about Jesus.
1. Understanding the Importance of Sharing
1.1 The Power of Personal Testimony
Verses: Revelation 12:11
- Your story is unique and relatable.
- It demonstrates the transformative power of Jesus in your life.
1.2 Sharing Your Encounter
Verses: Acts 22:1-21
- Describe your life before encountering Jesus.
- Explain how you met Jesus and what happened.
- Share how your life has changed since.
2. Preparing Your Testimony
2.1 Be Prepared to Answer
Verses: 1 Peter 3:15
- Study the Word to understand your faith.
- Be ready to explain why you believe what you believe.
2.2 Speak with Grace and Truth
Verses: Colossians 4:6
- Be kind and respectful, even if others disagree.
- Speak the truth in love, avoiding judgmental language.
2.3 Focus on Jesus
Verses: Romans 10:17
- Emphasize the role of Jesus in salvation.
- Share how Jesus has impacted your life personally.
3. Sharing Key Biblical Truths
3.1 Share the Message of Repentance and Baptism
Verses: Matthew 28:19
- Explain the need to turn away from sin.
- Emphasize baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
3.2 Explain the Promise of the Holy Spirit
Verses: Acts 2:38
- Share how receiving the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues empowers believers.
- Explain that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Jesus.
4. Effective Communication Strategies
4.1 Adapt to Your Audience
Verses: 1 Corinthians 9:22
- Consider the background and beliefs of the person you're talking to.
- Use language they understand and relate to.
4.2 Listen and Empathize
Verses: Romans 12:15
- Pay attention to their questions and concerns.
- Show genuine care and understanding.
4.3 Be Patient and Persistent
Verses: John 4:7-26
- Sharing your faith is a process, not a one-time event.
- Continue to pray for opportunities to share and trust that the Spirit will lead.
5. Living Out Your Testimony
5.1 Live a Life that Reflects Jesus
Verses: Matthew 5:16
- Let your actions and character demonstrate your faith.
- Be a living example of the love and grace of Jesus.
5.2 Combine Words with Actions
Verses: James 2:18
- Serve others and meet their needs.
- Show compassion and kindness in practical ways.