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FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM

Chapter Theme

Holy, righteous lives are the backbone of the gospel we proclaim. That’s why it is critical that Christians live in such a way that will cause unbelievers to investigate the claims of Christianity.

Icebreaker

What have you found to be your most effective means of evangelism? Do you find it easier to talk about Christ to someone you don’t know or to a friend or relative? What do you think those unbelievers who are closest to you say about you when you’re not around?

Group Discovery Questions

1. Why does God want His people to live holy lives?

2. In what ways can we bring dishonor on God’s Word?

3. Why don’t unbelievers want to be confronted by people whose lives are transformed by Christ?

4. What ought to be our primary message to our world about God? Why?

5. Before unbelievers can be attracted to the gospel, what must they come to realize about their own lives?

6. What are we ultimately doing if we allow Satan a free rein to push his feminist agenda within the church?

Practical Application Question

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He commanded His disciples to “Go … make disciples of all the nations” (Matt. 28:19). In so doing, He established evangelism as the number-one priority for the church. But many Christians act as if the responsibility for evangelism belongs to the pastor or the church evangelism committee. What about you? Are you concerned about the lost? When was the last time you spoke to an unbeliever about Christ? Are you currently praying for someone’s salvation? Cultivate relationships with unbelievers, and take every opportunity to speak to them about the Lord.

Focus on Prayer

If evangelism has been difficult for you, ask God to give you a love for the lost. If you aren’t already doing so, begin praying for someone’s salvation. Ask God to give you opportunities to present the gospel. And ask Him to help you lead the kind of life that will make unbelievers curious about Christ.

Assignment

The goal of this book has been to give you a clearer picture of God’s will, both generally and specifically, for your life. What new insights have you gained? What new truths have you learned? You now need to begin to apply those to your life. Also, when you have the opportunity, be sure you uphold God’s Word in the midst of the perverse society in which we live.