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Unstoppable Acts: To be Jesus' Witnesses
Midweek | 6:30-8p
Locations & Times
CrossCreek Church
5300 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034, USA
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Check out John 4:1-42 later today!
God calls believers to use the POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT RESPONSIBLY
WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BE JESUS' WITNESS
A witness shares the truth as they have seen it, heard it, and experienced it. In doing so, they testify to the courtroom.
Jesus asks his disciples to be a witness...
1. Locally in Jerusalem
1. Locally in Jerusalem
There’s no better place to start sharing Jesus with others than where you are right now.
Jesus asks his disciples to be a witness...
2. Regionally in Judea and Samaria
2. Regionally in Judea and Samaria
When sharing the good news, we shouldn't count anyone out!
It's not our call to decide who's worthy and who isn't.
It's not our call to decide who's worthy and who isn't.
Judea vs. Samaria
Region of Judea- made up of people of Jewish ancestry; followers of the Old Testament Law
Region of Samaria- made up of people of mixed Jewish and Pagan ancestry; had mixed Jewish and Pagan beliefs, customs, and ways of worship
Region of Samaria- made up of people of mixed Jewish and Pagan ancestry; had mixed Jewish and Pagan beliefs, customs, and ways of worship
Surprisingly, the Samaritans were MORE receptive to the Gospel than the people
Jesus asks his disciples to be a witness...
3. To the rest of the world
3. To the rest of the world
The "ends of the earth" to the disciples were the worst kinds of people, but WE were someone's "ends of the earth" too.
Jesus calls us too to see ALL people as dearly loved by God and see their potential!
How to be Jesus' Witness
1. Tell your faith story as your share about Jesus
Guide:
- What was your life before Jesus?
- How did you meet Jesus?
- What has your life been like since you met Jesus?
1. Tell your faith story as your share about Jesus
Guide:
- What was your life before Jesus?
- How did you meet Jesus?
- What has your life been like since you met Jesus?
How to be Jesus' Witness
2. Share what you're learning!
Example:
"How are you?"
"I'm good! While I was reading my bible this morning, I noticed___."
2. Share what you're learning!
Example:
"How are you?"
"I'm good! While I was reading my bible this morning, I noticed___."
When you share your faith story and what you’re learning with others, you’ll join billions of other Christ-followers who also accepted that same responsibility over the last two thousand years. That’s a legacy we should all want to be a part of!
