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FRIEND EVANGELISM

JESUS WAS A FRIEND TO SINNERS


Matthew 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.


The Pharisees misjudged Jesus’ way of evangelizing.


Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.


Jesus taught a parable about Asking, Seeking, and Knocking, clearly comparing it to helping a friend rather than asking for yourself, as it is normally taught.


QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:

 

1.     What is the parable of ask, seek, and knock really about?

2.     What is the greatest evangelism story in the Bible?

3.     Why did Jesus command us to give our testimony?

4.     How do we reach the “Not Yet” friends?

5.     What was your aha moment in this message?

 

Looking forward to our discussion.

 

In His Service,

Bishop Bill


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Unknown member
a day ago

What is the parable of ask, seek, and knock really about?

-it's all about someone else!

We ask, seek, and knock to help a friend


What is the greatest evangelism story in the Bible?

-Mark 2:1-12 Jesus forgives and heals a paralytic---friends bringing a friend in need to Jesus


Why did Jesus command us to give our testimony?

-it brings glory to God and brings people to Jesus


How do we reach the “Not Yet” friends?

-talk to them, invite them, feed them, spend time with and on them... Be friends


Thank you Bishop❤️

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21 hours ago
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Hi Sheri, Thank you for "talk to them, invite them, feed them, spend time with and on them... Be friends.

In His Service,

Bishop Bill

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a day ago

What a great! What a great series all together Bishop!


1 it is really about someone else! About being persistent and continuing and knocking for someone else's. I love it! When we and be this persistent for someone else. That thing will be shaken and it will be abundant.


2 the greatest evangelism story is the four friends with their friend. Knowing it wasn't about them at all they are not mentioned at all but it was their faith in their commitment to bring someone to Jesus. Let alone it was their faith that healed him.


3 We use our testimony as a tool! It is what people are drawn to. They are drawn to people's personal experience. Love what…


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21 hours ago
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Hi Stephanie, Thanks for catching the heart of the message: By reaching out to them! Giving your time, being intentional and creating space for them. Love the phrase from the beginning. You want friends you show yourself friendly.

Great Post

In His Service,

Bishop Bill

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2 days ago

1.     What is the parable of ask, seek, and knock really about?

Going to God and asking him for what I don't have for someone else.


2.     What is the greatest evangelism story in the Bible?

Four friends bringing their sick friend to Jesus through the roof.


3.     Why did Jesus command us to give our testimony?

It creates a place for God to work in the midst of a new person. It allows him an introduction into their lives in a way that they have interest and hope that this demonstration works today.  


4.     How do we reach the “Not Yet” friends?

Make friends with those who you are not friends…


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21 hours ago
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Hi Pastor Aaron, Thanks for recognizing how God recognizes our faith. My persistence demonstrates to God my faith. Stay persistent as I have and God will see your faith as you continue in ministry.

Great Post,

In His Service,

Bishop Bill

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3 days ago

What is the parable of ask,seek, and knock really about?


When knocking on "Heavens" Door. We as a friend we need to show that it's safe to knock and if they choose to then God will open his door Everytime.


What is the greatest evangelism story In the Bible.?


The story of the paralyzed man And his friends carrying him to where Jesus was because they Hurd of him heeling others. So what stood out to me in this story is that what amazing evangelism kind of friends to think hay that's take our friend to the Messiah. They had faith in that thought God Jesus would be able to grant this man a miracle. That's the kind of frien…


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21 hours ago
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Hi John, I love your aha moment: For me evangelism is a way for us to guide our friends to the door of heaven and encourage them to go ahead and knock. God will always open the doors to heaven as long as we continue to seek him out and keep spreading his gospel of Evangelism. Thanks for helping me evangelize!!!

Great Post

In His Service,

Bishop Bill

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3 days ago

Thank you Bishop for a fantastic finish to the "Friends" series. This series has opened my eyes to see evangelism in a whole new light and really what the heart of evangelism was supposed to be all along--caring about another person enough to make the effort to make a connection and bring them to Jesus (He can be found at BAM).


What is the parable of ask, seek, and knock really about? When a friend comes to me with a need and I do not have what they need--I have to go to the One who has it. The powerful principle of this whole thing is the whole knocking until the door is finally opened is all for someone else,…


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21 hours ago
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Hi Elder Christy, Thanks for seeing the big picture: Thank you Bishop for a fantastic finish to the "Friends" series. This series has opened my eyes to see evangelism in a whole new light and really what the heart of evangelism was supposed to be all along--caring about another person enough to make the effort to make a connection and bring them to Jesus (He can be found at BAM). Yes Jesus can be found at BAM

Great Post

In His Service,

Bishop Bill

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