Planting Hope, Always:
Sharing our Hope
Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15
We evangelize to share our hope.
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1. Are you excited to share your hope?
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord…
—1 Peter 3:15
The joyful effects of the gospel motivate us to share our hope.
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2. Are you ready to share your hope when people ask?
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have….
—1 Peter 3:15
The transformative power of the gospel demands an explanation.
Our hope is found in the person, work and return of Jesus:
I. In the person of Jesus, God emptied himself of his glory (upside-down aspect)
The person of Jesus (incarnation) gives me hope because it teaches me there is a new way to live.
II. Through the work of Jesus, God substituted himself for us (inside-out aspect).
The work of Jesus (substitution) gives me hope because it tells me God loves me.
III. At the return of Jesus, God will make a new world (forward-back aspect).
The return of Jesus (resurrection) gives me hope because it declares that better days are ahead.
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3. Are you living in such a way that your hope is visible?
But do this with gentleness and respect
—1 Peter 3:15
The humble nature of the gospel leads us to demonstrate it with gentleness and respect
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Practical Ways To Share Your Hope:
1. Prepare your story
How has the person, work and return of Jesus changed your life?
Your story answers the WHY.
2. Pray for opportunities
Evangelism is more about sharing than winning
3. Practice presence
Be fully present with the people God brings into your life
