som-103 Making the good news good -practical applications

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Great Commission Mat 28:18-20

When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, "All authority in heaven & on earth has been given to me. So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, & of the Son, & of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. "And remember that I am always with you until the end of time."

Great Commission Mat 28:18-20

Lumapit si Jesus at sinabi sa kanila, "Ibinigay na sa akin ang lahat ng kapangyarihan sa langit at sa lupa. Kaya't habang kayo'y humahayo, gawin ninyong alagad ko ang mga tao sa lahat ng bansa. Bautismuhan ninyo sila sa pangalan ng Ama, at ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo. Turuan ninyo silang sumunod sa lahat ng iniutos ko sa inyo. Tandaan ninyo, ako'y laging kasama ninyo hanggang sa katapusan ng panahon."

Great Commission Act 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes to you. Then you will be my witnesses to testify about me in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Subalit tatanggap kayo ng kapangyarihan pagbaba sa inyo ng Espiritu Santo, at kayo'y magiging mga saksi ko sa Jerusalem, sa buong Judea at sa Samaria, at hanggang sa dulo ng daigdig."

Great Commission

• Jerusalem– scandal they know all the secrets of the

church yet still must be evangelised

• Judea– homogeneous

• Samaria– rejected yet willing to know the truth

• ends of the earth / sa dulo ng daigdig– everyone else, universal not local, for the

world not only a select few

Biblical Examples

• Woman at the Well [John 4:2-43]

• Paul in Athens [Acts 17:15-34]

• Peter to Jews in Jerusalem [Acts 2:14-41]

From the Story

• What is the Good News in the story? Ano ba'ng Mabuting Balita sa kuwento nito?

• How is the Good News presented? Paano ipinahayag ang Mabuting Balita sa kuwento?

• How familiar with the Good News is the recipient?

• How is the Good News accepted?

From the Story

• What is the Good News in the story? Ano ba'ng Mabuting Balita sa kuwento nito?

• How is the Good News presented? Paano ipinahayag ang Mabuting Balita sa kuwento?

• How familiar with the Good News is the recipient?

• How is the Good News accepted?

• Woman at the Well [John 4:2-43]

• Paul in Athens [Acts 17:15-34]

• Peter to Jews in Jerusalem [Acts 2:14-41]

Observations

• There are no race or cultural barriers to the Good News. Si Jesus ang Tagapagligtas ng buong mundo. Don't let artificial barriers hinder evangelism.

• We should not hesitate to acknowledge our need of help, even if only a drink of water. Weakness in our physical body is a way of identifying with others.

Adapted from Robert E. Coleman, The Master's Way of Personal Evangelism

Observations

• A conversation is sure to get attention when we start at the felt needs of the other person. Explanations can then be related to the focus of interest.

• The simplest things can be turned into spiritual object lessons, making truth easier to grasp. Pwedeng gamitin ang mga simpleng bagay bilang halimbawa para mas madali maunawaan ang katotohanan.

Adapted from Robert E. Coleman, The Master's Way of Personal Evangelism

Observations

• Listening brings gratitude & affection. It is also a good way to learn what is on someone's mind. Paano natin malaman kung anong mga pangangailangan ng tao kung hindi tayo nakikinig sa kanila?

• Notice the good qualities in people & commend them for it. This builds respect for our witness. Para malaman nila na may galang tayo para sa kanila bilang mga anak ng Diyos.

Adapted from Robert E. Coleman, The Master's Way of Personal Evangelism

Observations

• One person excited about the Good News is the best advertisement possible.

• Paul used cultural examples to present the truth about Jesus. Ginamit ni Pablo ang mga halimbawa galing sa kanilang kultura para ipahayag ang Mabuting Balita.

• Sometimes we need to rely on the Holy Spirit to provide an opportunity to present the Good News. Paminsan-minsan magbibigay sa ating ng opportunity para ipahayag ang MB.

Adapted from Robert E. Coleman, The Master's Way of Personal Evangelism

Observations

• Sometimes someone's spirituality, even though wrong, is a good bridge to the truth Paminsan-minsan ang pagiging espiritual ng tao, kahit mali, ay isang tulay sa katotohanan.

• Personal sharing, public forums, or preaching are all effective ways of presenting the Good News.

Adapted from Robert E. Coleman, The Master's Way of Personal Evangelism

Observations

• Scripture can be used effectively in presenting the Good News.

• Other religious beliefs can be used effectively in presenting the Good News.

• Philosophy can be used effectively in presenting the Good News

• Religious Debate can be used effectively in presenting the Good News ..

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• How did you first hear the Good News?

• How long did it take for you to accept it?

• What made the Good News good for you?

• What made you make up your mind? ..

With whom do you need to share the Good News?

• How do you know them? Paano mo ba silang makilala?

• What do they do? Ano ba'ng ginagawa nila?• Where do they live? Saan sila nakatira?• What is their biggest need (other than the

need to know Jesus Christ)? Ano ba'ng pinaka-malaking pangangailangan nila (bukod sa pagkakilala kay Jesus?)

• How much of our testimony is words? How much is actions?

• How would you share the Good News to ___________________________?

• Make a plan for sharing the Good News with _________________________?

Jesus

1. Became a Servant to the People• Goes where people can find him• Sees individuals not crowds• Treats all people the same• Responds as opportunities arise• Uses natural family relationships• Notices spiritual interest• Seeks privacy whenever possible• Takes time with people

Jesus

2. Inspires confidence in himself• Shows that he cares• Is courteous• Calls people by name• Commends good traits• Lets people help him• Listens to people• Interests himself in their interests• Communicates on their level

Jesus

3. Draws out their Spiritual Desire• Positive attitude toward people• Asks probing questions• States great spiritual propositions• Shows God's blessing• Illustrates his ideas• Uses the Bible• Tells his own story• Doesn't argue

Jesus

4. Clarifies the Good News• Focuses on the Kingdom of God• Uncovers sin• Reveals God's grace• Tells the truth about the life of faith• Tests human motives• Personalizes the truth• Keeps to the subject• Listens to feedback to ensure the truth is

communicated

Jesus

5. Brings us to a decision• Stresses Individual responsibility• Shows the alternatives• Challenges people to show faith• Lets people respond in their own way• Encourages• Respects freedom• Waits on the Spirit• Rejoices in victory

Jesus

6. Nurtures believers in his life• Spends time with them• Explains about life in the spirit• Stimulates witness• Builds the Word in their lives• Teaches prayer• Builds community of love• Prepares to face tempation• Gets people involved in his ministry

7. Expects disciples to reproduce• Go into all the world