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Exploring Outside

Spiritual outsiders are those who have not entered into salvation through Jesus, the true “gate” to life (John 10:9). Some outsiders are spiritually near. Others will be far away. Some may be religious. Others are irreligious. Some live good lifestyles. Others bad. But all who haven’t entered through Christ are outsiders.

Paul instructs us to be wise making the most of every opportunity with outsiders. Though each situation is different we begin by starting where they are which requires us to explore.

To make the most of a situation, use questions to discern if a person is open to talk and to discover insights into their spiritual journey. With wisdom and genuine care, you will likely get to know the person better, deepen the relationship and have an opportunity to talk about Jesus.

Thought: The best way to discover where a person is spiritually is to ask. 

Take a Step: Brainstorm a list of outsiders you know or could get to know. List individuals by name and include groups, such as classmates, coworkers, neighbors, etc. Look over the list. How well do you know the spiritual journey of your acquaintances? Explore as many as possible this month.