A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Evangelism

Brood of vipers

Repent, You Brood of Vipers! – Luke 3:7-8

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You brood of vipers! John's call to repentance was forceful with no holds barred. And the people responded to his call in droves.

Share the Good News

Share the Good News – Romans 10:13-15

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It is necessary to call on the name of the Lord to be saved. But people cannot do that if no one will share the good news of Jesus with them.

dressed in camel's hair

Dressed in Camel’s Hair – Matthew 3:4

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John dressed in camel's hair and preached in the wilderness, and people flocked to him in repentance. Our methods are not as important as the message.

a star in the east

We Have Seen His Star in the East – Matthew 2:1-2

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A star in the east led wise men to Jesus. The same one responsible for that star shines a light in our hearts. Will we follow it to Jesus?

Consuming the word

Consuming the Word – Revelation 10:10

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Follow John's example in consuming God's word. It will be sweet at times and bitter at other times. But always it is good.

support missionaries

Offer Support to Missionaries

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Support a missionary; pray for them, write to them, offer financial support, welcome them when they visit; be a fellow worker with them.

repentance and faith

Repentance and Faith – Acts 20:21

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Paul's primary mission was to call people to turn to God in repentance and to have faith in our Lord Jesus. Should we not follow his example?

responsibility for sharing the gospel

Responsibility for Sharing the Gospel – Acts 18:6

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How much responsibility do I bear for the lost that I encounter but do not share Christ with? Am I a faithful watchman, giving a warning?

witness for Jesus

Being a Witness for Jesus Wherever You Are – Acts 1:8

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Jesus' call to be his witness isn't just something expected of the first generation of believers. His call is to all who have experienced him.

even on the Gentiles

Even On the Gentiles – Acts 10:44-46

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Who are the Gentiles in your life? The ones that you would be amazed to see come to Christ? Is there anyone you would not share Christ with?

sharing your personal experience

The Importance of Personal Experience – John 9:25

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How do you respond to those who ask about your faith? One thing each of should be able to do is share our personal experience with Christ.

What would Jesus do?

What Would Jesus Do? – Matthew 9:9-13

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What would Jesus do if he came to town? I think he would be hanging out with 'sinners' rather than us good Christian folk, safely tucked into our churches.