Witness: Exploring and Sharing Your Christian Faith
Lesson Plan
Trail One, Session 5 = God as the Evangelist
(plan for a short refreshment break at some point)
References:
Trail Guide for Leaders Page 161
Trail Guide for Hikers Page 27
1. Prayer:
a. Read the opening prayer together as you begin (page 27).
b. Read or sing the verses of "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" on page 27,
2. Trail Talk:
a. How would you describe evangelism?
3. The Evangel Words:
a. What do people conjure up in their minds when you ask them what "evangelism" is?
b. Read Wadi’s Journal entry on page 28. Is that evangelism?
c. Complete the exercise on page 28.
4. God the Evangelist:
a. Q3: What did you find this week to help clarify God’s design for evangelism?
b. Can anyone relate hearing something in a sermon or Sunday school or devotional or in the Bible that profoundly affected them?
c. God speaks and God acts! evangelize = evangel = godspell = gospel
5. We are All Witnesses:
a. Complete the block in the left margin of page 30.
b. What is the difference between an "evangelist" and a "witness"?
6. Something for the Trail:
a. What did Paul mean in 2 Cor 2:14 when he said "the fragrance of knowing him"?
b. 1 Peter 3:15 says to "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have. But due this with gentleness and respect." How do we get and keep prepared to do this on a moment by moment basis?
7. Moving On:
a. Review what we have covered this week.
b. Assignments for Next Week
(1). Reading Assignment:
(a) As you read the chapter for next week (pages 34-38), underline or highlight special thoughts and answer the questions in the Q boxes.
(b) Complete the daily Bible readings and place your reflections, questions and insights in your "My Witness Journal"
c. Action Assignment:
(1) Complete the Action Assignment on page 32.
8. Closing Prayer
9. Closing Word: "See you on the path!"