INTRODUCTION

The gospel witness involves a message that is narrow in scope, but it can be distributed using a variety of methods. The apostle Paul provided three means by which he ministered the word: he shewed them, he taught them publickly, and he ministered the word from house to house. These same three categories exist even today. Believers can preach the gospel in church services, in publick settings, and from house to house. Even within these areas, the gospel can be spread audibly or by using a printed medium. Every believer should take part in at least some form of witnessing. One very effective means involves the distribution of gospel tracts. Truly, there exists no adequate excuse for a believer not to give the gospel to others.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): When Andrew met the Lord, he went and told his brother Simon (John 1:40-42 [40] One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. [41] He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. [42] And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
  See All...). Philip told his friend Nathanael (John 1:45-46 [45] Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. [46] And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.
  See All...). We need to tell our family and friends about the Lord. Could you invite others to church so they too can hear the word of God?
• (For everyone): What purpose does each category serve that Paul implemented into his ministry? Why is it important that believers take part in ministering to others publickly as well as from house to house?
• How many lost people would you estimate visit your services at church on a weekly basis? How many lost people do not even consider attending church services? How can you reach those people with the gospel?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to help you witness in each way.
• Ask God to give you boldness to invite lost people to church.

HYMN

Throw Out the Life-Line

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