Dave looked at God's strategy for evangelism.
Dave showed a clip from Cold Comfort Farm which, perhaps, demonstrates what some people think the church is like...
Dave showed a clip of Peter opening a bottle of wine.
Dave also showed a clip of a water glass being filled to overflowing with water.
The Word
1 Peter 3 v 15 Be prepared to give a reason for the hope you have in Christ.
How well equipped do you feel to give answers to the typical questions about suffering, evolution, science etc.? Be honest.
Please let me know if this is an area you feel weak in so we can address this in the future.
Being an ambassador of Christ and the Kingdom of God
2 Corithians 5 v16-20
An ambassador has the authority for the state it represents. Now you are a new creation, do you feel you have that authority.?
There is more to develop with the idea of being an ambassador where you live and work. Do you feel you are an ambassador?
Pray for each other that you can grasp the truth of this and discuss ideas to feel more confident in this role.
The Spirit
Galations 5 v 22
People are watching our lives.
What fruit of the Spirit have you seen grow in your life?
Encourage each other to be honest about how that fruit could grow more.
People are sniffing and wanting to bite you to test that fruit and what flavour it has.
Be filled with the Spirit to overflowing.
Christ
Tell each other stories of when you have stepped out like the good samaritan and even when you have failed.
Encourage each other to try again if you are discouraged.
Your experience might not be as world changing as the forgiveness of the man who murdered the Christian in a church in the USA but walking across the room to comfort a colleague or neighbour is just as important.
Hope you are encouraged, don't be condemned - if you feel you have failed, start again. We serve a God of grace who has many more people he wants to be reconciled to.
