John 4:1-42 | Revival Fuels the Mission

John 4:1-42 | Revival Fuels the Mission

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Church of the Week

Calvary Chapel Petaluma and Pastor Zach Vestnys

 

Missionary of the Week

Solomon & Mabel Charwi in Kehancha, Kenya

 

Suggested Outline for Your Group: 

  • Share “God Stories” 

    • Share testimonies of where you have seen God working in your life lately. 

  • Read John 4:1-42 out loud together 

    • Invite one or more people to read the verses for the week 

  • Go through the Discussion Questions: 

    • Don’t feel like you need to get through them all 

    • Use the ones that are the most helpful in stirring up meaningful conversation 

  • Make sure you save enough time to pray together 

    • Share prayer requests 

    • Pray for one another 

    • Thank God for the ways He’s answered the prayers of the group lately 

    • Invite the Holy Spirit to speak through you as you wait on Him 

 

Discussion Questions: 

  • What is your personal experience with evangelism? Share some stories with one another.

  • What would you say the simple message of the Gospel is?

  • How can you start sharing the Gospel as good news instead of a sales pitch to convert people?

  • What most needs to change in your habits and patterns to slow down so you have time to talk with others.

  • What are some ways you can naturally shift everyday conversations to spiritual matters.

 

Evangelism Encouragements

  • Reconsider the boundaries - what area do you feel you can’t go with the Gospel?

  • Build Bridges - practice looking for natural opportunities to speak about spiritual things. - practice with other believers.

  • Be Curious and Compassionate - simple invitation and genuine questions.

  • Learn to talk to people and ask good questions.

  • You’re not on commission but have been given the great commission

  • You are not in a hurry. Jesus was not in a hurry.

 

Application

Purpose to talk with people you don't know this week and practice asking good questions.

Practice sharing the good news of Jesus with another believer this week and pray for boldness to share with someone who is not a Christian.

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