Hebraic Musing – Evangelism - is it work or fun?
And the best one-word
answer is “rewarding.” So, let’s find
out why.
Let’s get
personal. Where were you when you got
saved? Church service; Revival service;
Vacation BS; Church camp; home; personal evangelism (not parents)? There’s an interesting assortment of
answers, so maybe it can happen anywhere!
And it doesn’t have to happen at a church service?!?! Who planted the seeds?
A challenging
question to get the attention of the congregation: “How many of you have led someone to the Lord
in the past 6 months? Year? 5 years?
(Attention getter!?!?)
Why do we struggle
with the challenge of leading someone to the Lord? Here’s some reasons or excuses; and what’s
wrong with these excuses.
1. Lack of opportunity How many people do we meet in a day?
2. Fear of man The
Bible tells us to Love our neighbor, not fear them!
3. Don’t know what to say Just
ask questions AND listen!
4. Personal life doesn’t match the
gospel Maybe your sins demonstrate your
qualifications to share! *
5. Doesn’t feel the burden What did Jesus mean
when He told us to go into all the world…
What does the
Bible tell us about these two evangelism opportunities in which Jesus exposed
their sin?
Jesus Counsels the Rich Young Ruler. “Now behold, one came and said to Him,
“Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”
So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that
is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He
said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall not
commit adultery,’ ‘You shall not steal,’ ‘You shall not bear false witness,’
‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘You shall love your neighbor
as yourself.’” The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept
from my youth. What do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you want to
be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have
treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when the young man heard
that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.” Matt.
19:16-22 NKJV Problem -- The Rich young Ruler was unwilling
to acknowledge his sinfulness!
The Samaritan Women at the well recognized her sins, and she recognized
Jesus for who He is and “The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into
the city, and said to the men, ‘Come, see a Man who told me all things that I
ever did. Could this be the Christ?’”
John 4:28-29
Key Takeaways – Both people had ‘spiritual’ backgrounds; Jesus cared
about them both; Jesus treated them each uniquely; Jesus let them talk. Not everyone is ready to acknowledge Jesus! The Rich Young Ruler was unwilling; but the
Samaritan Woman took the words to heart.
Keys to successful
evangelism:
1.
Who has God has laid on your heart;
begin praying for them; and don’t limit yourself to just those people.
2. Care about people, this isn’t a scorecard.
3. Remember, you are saved because someone
shared the gospel with you.
4. Start the conversation but let them talk…and
you just listen.
5. See the Appendix ** for examples of opening
questions, starters!
Points to ponder
Make sure you are saved!
What lesson did we learn
in Kindergarten? A - Sharing!
Who do you know that needs
Jesus?
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Yosef a.k.a. Joe Brusherd
July 7,
2026
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our
faith”
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)” Weekly “Hebraic
Musings”
Note – Message/musing
inspired by Pastor Chris Cooper’s Sunday School lesson July 5, 2026
* Ray Comfort is an evangelical Christian
minister and author, known for street preaching, using the Ten Commandments to
highlight sin before sharing the gospel.
** APPENDIX –
Opening question options:
1.
So, what do you believe about God?
2.
Do you have a Bible translation you
enjoy reading?
3.
What religion were you raised?
4.
What do you think about heaven and
hell?
5.
Follow up ‘spiritual’ conversations
with, “do you know what the Bible teaches about that?”
6.
If you died today, do you think you
would go to heaven or hell? Why?
7.
Do what Jesus did, take them to
‘the problem’. Sin, righteousness, and Judgement (John 16:8)
8.
Ask questions and let them talk.
9.
You are fishing. If the bobber goes
under, set the hook…if not, that’s ok. You are chumming the waters:
There were probably several people and
instances in your life that God used to open your eyes.
Some
plant, some water, God makes it grow. 1 Cor. 3:5-9
10.
Leave open the opportunity to have
another conversation in the future and pray fervently for them.
NOTES
“For
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound
mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Personal
evangelism
Where were you
saved?
-church service
-revival service
-vbs
-church camp
-home
-personal
evangelism (outside of parents)
How many of you
have led someone to the Lord in the past 6 months?
Reasons people
struggle (answer as we go)
1.
Lack of opportunity
2.
Fear of man
3.
Don’t know what to say
4.
Personal life doesn’t match the gospel
5.
Doesn’t feel the burden
Way of the Master
2 accounts
1.
Rich young ruler (Matt 19:16-22)
2.
Samaritan woman (John 4:4-34)
Both instances
Jesus showed them their sin
One encounter was
“successful”
Both people had
‘spiritual’ backgrounds
Jesus cared about
both of them
Jesus treated them
each uniquely
Jesus let them
talk
Steps to
evangelism
1.
Make sure you are saved
2.
Listen to who God has laid on your hear and begin praying for them, but
don’t limit yourself to just those people
3.
Care about people, this isn’t a scorecard
4.
Remember, you are saved because someone shared the gospel with you
5.
Start the conversation, but let them talk…and you should listen
1.
So, what do you believe about God
2.
Do you have a Bible translation you enjoy reading
3.
What religion were you raised
4.
What do you think about heaven and hell?
6.
Follow up lose ‘spiritual’ conversations with, “do you know what the
Bible teaches about that?” And let them answer
7.
If you died today, do you think you would go to heaven or hell? Why?
8.
Do what Jesus did, take them to ‘the problem’. Sin, righteousness, and
Judgement (John 16:8)
9.
Ask questions and let them sit quiet or talk
10.
If the bobber goes under, set the hook…if not, that’s ok. You are
chumming the waters
1.
There were probably several people and instances in your life that God
used to open your eyes.
2.
1 Cor. 3:5-9
3.
Open up opportunity to have another conversation in the future and pray
fervently for them
