Personal Evangelism

Personal
Evangelism
5th Edition
by Jean-Baptiste Sawadogo
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Table of Contents
Page
PREFACE . ................................................................................ 5
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE SERIES................................................... 7
BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................ 8
UNIT ONE
Lesson
1 Follow the Pattern . ...............................................16
2 Be Prepared .........................................................24
3 Get Involved .........................................................34
4 Share Your Experience .........................................44
UNIT TWO
Lesson
5 Understand the Task . ...........................................56
6 Overcome the Barriers .........................................68
7 Consider Your Approach .......................................78
8 Expect Rewards ...................................................90
UNIT EVALUATIONS
Unit
1 Evaluation�� 99
2 Evaluation��105
Final Words�� 111
Christian Life Series
Your New Life
Your Bible
Who Jesus Is
The Church
Personal Evangelism
Bible Ethics
When You Pray
How to Study the Bible
Your Helpful Friend
Christian Worship
Christian Workers
Marriage and the Home
God’s Design—Your Choice
John’s Gospel
We Believe
What Churches Do
The Teaching Ministry
The Christian in His Community
Introduction 5
PREFACE
Now that you have accepted Jesus into your heart and He has
become your personal, living Savior, many questions may have
come to your mind. What is the Christian life all about? What am
I supposed to do?
Well, you are not alone. Many people before you have had
the same questions. One of them even asked Jesus the very day
he met the Lord, “What else do I need to do?” (Matthew 19:20).
Jesus answered, “Come and follow me.”
Jesus is our example in taking the good news to all people
everywhere. He wants us to share His good news wherever we
are. No matter who you are, you have been chosen by God to
tell others of your experience with Jesus Christ and His saving
power. That is personal evangelism!
This study course will help you to understand the true nature
of personal evangelism. It will enable you to share Christ with
the people around you in a more convincing, powerful, and
positive way. It will help you to share your experience with
people of backgrounds different from yours. A modern method
of teaching yourself helps you to learn the principles easily and
put them into practice immediately.
6 Pe r s o n a l E v a n g e l i s m
Fo l l o w t h e Pa t t e r n 7
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE SERIES
Personal Evangelism is one of 18 courses in this practical

discipleship program for new believers. The Christian Life Series
is a study to help students grow in their relationship with Christ,
interact with the Word of God, and better understand God’s
purposes for their lives.
Students will study basic Christian topics under six
reoccurring themes. The courses are conversational in style and
easy to read. The following chart illustrates how the units of
study are organized for the Christian Life Series.
Unit One Unit Two Unit Three
Spiritual Life Your When God’s Design–

New Life You Pray Your Choice
The Bible How to Study John’s

Your Bible the Bible Gospel
Who Jesus Is Your

Theology Helpful We Believe
Friend
The Church The Christian What

Church Worship Churches Do
Service Personal Christian Teaching

Evangelism Workers Ministry
Christian Marriage The Christian in
Bible Ethics and the
Ethics His Community
Home
Before You Begin

How to Use this Book
If you have studied other Christian Life courses, you may
have noticed that this book is slightly larger and has a new look.
This introduction will explain new features that have been added
to make the course easier to study.
If you are new to Global University, you may be wondering
why this book is divided into lessons instead of chapters. This
book is really a course put together in such a way that you can
study it on your own. You need to carefully read this introduction
so you will be able to successfully complete this course.
Each lesson begins with two important pages. After the Lesson
number, you will see the title and then read a short story introduction to
the lesson. On the next page is The Plan. This is the outline or plan
for the lesson. It is a list of what you can expect to study in the lesson.
Next are The Goals. The goals are what you will be able to
do after studying the lesson. Read these carefully. The goals will
help you focus your attention on the most important points.
To help you reach your goals, each lesson has questions and
activities. When you see (picture of a pencil) Application, it
is time for you to answer questions. Do not skip over this part.
Writing out the answers will help you apply what you have learned.
Most of the questions can be answered right in your book. If there
is not enough room to write your answers in the book, write them
in a notebook or journal that you can use to review the lessons later.
After answering a question, you can check the answer at the
end of the lesson. You will see Check Your Answers. Do
not look ahead at the answers until you have written your own
answer. This will help you remember what you study much
better. Compare your answer to those given at the end of the
lesson. Then correct those you did not answer correctly. You will
notice that the answers are in a mixed-up order so that you will
not accidentally see the answer to the next question.
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How to Answer Study Questions

This course uses many different kinds of questions. Below
are samples of the three most common types and how to answer
them.
Multiple-Choice
A multiple-choice question asks you to choose an answer
from the ones that are given.
Example
1 The Bible has a total of
a) 100 books.
b) 66 books.
c) 27 books.
The correct answer is b) 66 books.
In your study guide, make a circle around b) as shown here:
1 The Bible has a total of
a) 100 books.
b) 66 books.
c) 27 books.
d) 2 books.
True-False
A true-false question or item asks you to choose which of
several statements are TRUE.
Example
2 Which statements below are TRUE?
a) The Bible has a total of 120 books.
b) The Bible is a message for believers today.
c) All of the Bible authors wrote in the Hebrew language.
d) The Holy Spirit inspired the writers of the Bible.
Statements b) and d) are true. You would make a circle
around these two letters to show your choices, as you see above.
Matching
A Matching question or item asks you to match things that go
together, such as names with descriptions, or Bible books with
their authors.
Example
3 Write the number for the leader’s name in front of each phrase
that describes something he did.
�� a) Received the Law at Mt. Sinai 1. Moses
2. Joshua
�� b) Led the Israelites across the Jordan
�� c) Marched around Jericho
�� d) Lived in Pharaoh’s court
Phrases a) and d) refer to Moses, and phrases b) and c) refer
to Joshua. You would write 1 beside a) and d), and 2 beside b)
and c), as you see above.
Suggestions for Studying

1. Set aside quiet and regular times for your study. It will be
easier to concentrate if study is part of your daily habits.
2. Pray as you begin each study session. With an open Bible, the
Holy Spirit, and this course, you are in the classroom of the
Holy Spirit. Ask the Lord to help you understand the lesson
and apply it to your life.
3. Carefully read the lesson introduction, the lesson plan, and
the goals.
4. Begin to carefully read the lesson. Look up Bible references
and take any notes that may be helpful. The Bible verses
reinforce important points in the lesson.
5. Answer the study questions in the spaces provided. Use your
notebook or journal when necessary.
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6. Think about what you have learned and look for ways to
apply it in discussion with family and friends, in a Bible
study, etc.
7. Take your time. No bell will ring to force you to move on to
new material.
Unit Evaluations
At the end of this course, you will find the Unit Evaluations.
Questions and Answer Sheets are clearly marked for each unit.
Carefully follow the directions given. You should complete and
send your answer sheets to your instructor for corrections. If you
are not studying with a Global University office you will still
benefit by completing the Unit Evaluations.
Ways to study this course

This course has been written so that you can study it by
yourself. We like to say that the teacher is in the book. However,
you may also study this course in various group settings such
as mid-week Bible studies, learning centers, home groups, and
youth programs. This course can be used as a correspondence
or resource tool for prison ministries as well as special ethnic
or other community outreach programs. You will find both the
content and study methods excellent for these purposes.
If you study this course by yourself, all of your work can be
completed by mail. Be sure to use the address of your Global
University office. If you are studying in a group or through a
Discipleship Training Center, be sure to follow any additional
instructions that your instructor may give.
In addition, your church may partner with Global University
to open a Discipleship Training Center. Visit us online at www.
globaluniversity.edu for more information and start up helps.
Certificate
Unit or individual certificates are available to students
upon successful completion of our courses. For instance, if
you are studying through a National Office or Discipleship

Training Center, you may receive a certificate from your Global
University instructor. If you are studying on your own, you may
mail your completed Unit Evaluation Answer Sheets to your
local office. National Offices and Discipleship Training Centers
may order certificates through the International Office or through
GPH in the USA.
Additional Helps
The School for Evangelism and Discipleship (SED) Catalog,
How to Become a Learning Center Manual, the Learning Center
Agreement Form, and the SED Order Form are available online
for print downloads. Other materials available for this course
include supplemental audiocassettes.
Visit us at www.globaluniversity.edu
and www.globalreach.org for additional resources.
About the Author

Jean-Baptiste Sawadogo has been a pastor for 30 years. He
pastors a church in the capital city of Burkina Faso, the country
of his birth, and itinerates throughout the nation, teaching and
preaching. He received his biblical training at the International
Bible Training Institute in England an earned a bachelor’s degree
in English from the University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso.
Reverend Sawadogo serves the National Church of the
Assemblies of God in Burkina Faso as the assistant general
treasurer, administrative secretary, and the national director
of missions. He is also president of the World Missionary
Commission for the Alliance of Assemblies of God of Africa.
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1
Unidad
Lessons
1 Follow the Pattern
2 Be Prepared
3 Get Involved
4 Share Your Experience
1Follow the Pattern

LESSON
If you wanted to build a house, what would be the first step?

Before you can start the work, you must have a plan. You must
decide how many rooms you want and where to put the doors
and windows. You need a pattern to help you as you build.
In the Old Testament we read that God told His people to
build a place to worship Him. He gave them a plan. In fact, He
told them seven times to be sure and follow His plan exactly.
When they obeyed Him, the building was completed, and God
was pleased.
If we want to win people to Jesus Christ, we need a pattern,
or plan. God has given us the plan in His Word. We see this
plan in Jesus’ life and ministry and through the example of early
Christians. As you learn about God’s plan, you will be able to
apply it in your own ministry of sharing the good news about
Jesus Christ. This is personal evangelism.
The Plan
A. God’s Plan
B. Christ’s Life
C. Early Christians’ Example
The Goals
1. Explain what is God’s pattern for personal evangelism.
2. List ways in which Jesus showed us God’s plan for personal
evangelism.
3. State how the early Christians can be our example in sharing
the good news about Christ.
A. God’s Plan
Goal 1. Explain what God’s pattern for personal evangelism
is.
Have you ever wondered why God created the universe:
heaven and earth, stars and seas, mountains and valleys, and, of
course, man? God has a plan for everything. Nothing was created
without purpose. Right from the beginning, even before man’s
creation, God’s purpose was to share all He has and is with man.
This is the true pattern of personal evangelism—sharing what we
have!
In deciding to create humankind (Genesis 1:26), God shared
with man His personal being, His own nature. This was good
news, that God would share himself with man. God then gave
to man all that He had created. Later, in the Garden of Eden,
God came down and walked with that man—Adam. There was
perfect understanding between them.
The sharing love of God did not stop with Adam. When man
sinned, God introduced the good news of the coming Savior. In
Genesis 3:15 is the first announcement of this good news. God,
talking to the serpent, Satan, says, “He [Jesus] will crush your
head.” God was implying that He would send His Son Jesus to
defeat Satan.
Yes, God’s sharing love knows no limit. John writes, “‘For
God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life’”
(John 3:16) This well-known verse is the heart of God’s own
pattern for personal evangelism. His love is a personal, giving, and
sharing love for all people, including you.
Application
Choose the phrase that best completes each sentence. Circle the
letter in front of your choice.
1 God showed His plan of personal evangelism by
a) walking with Adam.
b) putting Adam in a beautiful garden.
c) sharing His own nature with Adam.
2 When Adam sinned, God continued to share himself with
humans by
a) giving us His Son Jesus.
b) punishing the serpent.
c) being sad.
3 Why did God want to share himself and His Son with all
people?
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Check your answers to these exercises now.
B. Christ’s Life
Goal 2. List ways in which Jesus showed us God’s plan for
personal evangelism.
Man has sinned. Sickness, sorrow, wars, and even death
have come as a result. Although God could no longer walk with
humankind as He once did, He still had a plan to continue His
sharing work with people. That plan was to send us Jesus.
Speaking about His own work and mission, Jesus said:
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has
anointed me to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the
prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to
release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the
Lord’s favor. (Luke 4:18–19)
Jesus taught us the pattern of personal evangelism by His own
example. He made no distinction among people. He received
well-educated people like Nicodemus and some Greek scholars.
He went to stay and eat with sinners. Lepers came to Him, and He
healed them all. Even demon-possessed people came to Him, and
He set them free. He took time to be with children, and soldiers
and widows found help from Him. Who would ever accuse Him of
being indifferent to people who needed His help?
Jesus had one goal: to do the work and the will of the One
who sent Him. The apostle Peter, speaking about Jesus’ life and
ministry, said, “He went around doing good and healing all who
were under the power of the devil, because God was with him”
(Acts 10:38). God was working in Christ, forgiving sin, bringing
people back to himself.
Christ was willing to make many sacrifices to accomplish His
Father’s plan. First, He left His home in heaven, His throne, His
glory, to come down to us. He was born in a manger because those
He came to help did not receive Him. But His greatest sacrifice
was willingly giving His life on the Cross. It was not until then
that Jesus cried out, “It is finished” (John 19:30). This was a
cry of completion. His work was done. The pattern for personal
evangelism—sharing the good news—was forever made clear.
Christ has tasted death that you and I may live. He has paid
our debt to God. Christ, the Lord of lords and King of kings,
walked on this earth as a servant with nowhere to lay His head.
He did this because He loved us. Is there any good news better
than this? Certainly not!
Application
4 Circle the letter in front of the true statements about Jesus.
a) He was sent by God.
b) He cared about people.
c) He did not help everyone who came to Him.
d) His power was limited.
e) His goal was to do God’s will.
f) He was willing to sacrifice.
5 Why was Jesus willing to give himself for us?
....................................................
C. Early Christians’ Example

Goal 3. State how the early Christians can be our example in
sharing the good news about Christ.
Christ came to tell us about God and His love. Wicked men
crucified Him, but He did not remain in the grave. He came back
to life, rose from the grave, and is now sitting at His Father’s
right hand in heaven.
God’s plan for sharing the good news did not stop with
Christ. Christ passed it on to the apostles and to His disciples.
He told them, “‘Go into all the world and preach the good news
to all creation’” (Mark 16:15). This command is not only to a
group of selected people such as the apostles, the evangelists, the

deacons, the pastors, or the teachers. This command is for all of
us.
How did Jesus send His disciples out? Praying to His Father,
Christ said, “‘As you sent me into the world, I have sent them
into the world’” (John 17:18). God sent Jesus with a mission
and with power and authority. He sent Him to all people—not
to condemn or judge, but to set people free. This is the mission
Christ has passed on to us. Isn’t it wonderful to realize that we
are God’s messengers?
Consider Peter as he talked about this same Jesus on the Day
of Pentecost. The story is recorded in Acts 2:14–39. See him
standing before the crowd, sharing Christ with others. Listen to
him as he talks before his judges. Now follow him to the house
of the Roman officer, Cornelius, a man who was seeking God.
You will see him once again sharing his testimony about Christ
with other people. (See Acts 10:34–43.)
The book of Acts gives many details about the apostle Paul.
Follow Paul in his travels and listen to him. He would speak of no
one but Christ, and Him crucified. The ever-burning desire of the
apostle Paul was winning people to Christ and sharing his personal
Christian experience with others.
Paul was willing to suffer in order to share this good news.
He was thrown into prison, beaten, chained, hungry, lonely, and
forgotten by his co-workers. But none of this stopped him from
sharing the good news with others. If he could not speak, he would
write his message or have someone write it for him. He did this
until the day he could say, “I am already being poured out like a
drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have
fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the
faith” (2 Timothy 4:6–7).
When Jesus revealed himself to the Samaritan woman, she
hurried back to her people and shared with them what Christ
had done in her life. (See John 4:5–29.) In times past in Africa,
when a hunter killed an elephant, he would run back home and

announce the good news to all. When the Americans landed
on the moon for the first time, radio, television, newspapers
spread this good news—by all the mass media—to all people
everywhere. It is the nature of people to want to share good
news. Should not you and I, who have far greater news, share the
good news of God’s salvation?
Application
6 What did the apostle Peter, the apostle Paul, and the Samaritan
woman have in common?
a) They were educated people.
b) They wanted to share Christ with others.
c) They wanted people to respect them.
7 Why did the early Christians have such a desire to share the
good news about Christ with other people?
....................................................
....................................................
By their testimonies and witnessing, the early Christians were

able to share the good news about Jesus with all of Jerusalem,
Judea, Samaria, and the entire Roman Empire. The believers
went everywhere. They preached and shared their Christian
experience with all people. It was actually the unbelievers who
saw them speaking, living, and acting like Christ that gave them
the name Christian, which means “like Christ” or “followers of
Christ.”
The early Christians had such love for Jesus and were so
thankful for what He had done for them that they could not keep
from telling the good news. We want to share with others what
Christ has done for us for the same reasons: because we love
Him, and we want to give His love to others.
Check Your Answers

5 Because He loves us
1 c) sharing His own nature with Adam.
6 b) They wanted to share Christ with others.
2 a) giving us His Son Jesus.
7 Because of their love for Christ and for others
3 Because He loves us so much
4 a) True
b) True
c) False
d) False
e) True
f) True
2Be Prepared
LESSON
Do you remember the day you started learning to read? You

may have had a difficult time. At first you knew nothing about
reading. Then you were taught to read the first letters of the
alphabet. Soon you could read a word, then a sentence. Step by
step you learned to read, until now it is a very natural thing.
Perhaps you remember also the time when you were being
trained for your job. You did not learn everything in one day.
You learned a little at a time. You practiced what you learned
until you were able to do your work well. It is the same in your
Christian witnessing. There is much to learn as you prepare to
share Christ with others.
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The Plan
A. Learn to Know Christ
B. Be Filled With the Spirit
C. Use the Best Tools
The Goals
1. Explain how we can know Christ better.
2. Describe how the Holy Spirit can help you in personal
evangelism.
3. Explain what tools are needed to resist the devil and share the
good news about Jesus.
A. Learn to Know Christ

Goal 1. Explain how we can know Christ better.
You and I have been saved for a purpose. We have been
called to witness, to share what the Lord has done in our lives.
But before we can witness for Christ, we must learn to know
Him personally. To know Him, it is necessary to spend time
with Him. For how can we speak of someone we do not know?
It is true that Jesus sent His disciples into the whole world
to spread the good news. But He told them to wait until they
were fully prepared. And preparation takes time.
It may not take a lot of time to memorize certain Bible
verses or to study ways to approach people. Watching how
other workers have brought people to Christ may not take
long. But learning to know Christ, to know the power of His
resurrection and the depth of His love, requires spending time
with the Lord.
We desire to know Him better when we are working for
Him. The apostle Paul wrote about this to the Corinthian
church. He had made up his mind to know Jesus Christ and

Him crucified. (See 1 Corinthians 2:2.)
The disciples also had their time of schooling. And this
learning time was the key to their success in spreading the
good news about Christ, their Lord. There is no doubt that
from the very day Christ called His disciples, they believed in
Him. It just takes a moment to believe in Jesus and to accept
Him. But just as a baby cannot grow up and walk in one day, it
took the disciples a long time to learn to know Jesus. It took all
of their lives!
We read in the Bible that Jesus turned water into wine at a
wedding ceremony. When His disciples saw this, they believed
in Him. When He spoke to the wind and to the raging sea,
the wind stopped blowing and the sea was quiet. His amazed
disciples asked themselves, “Who is this? Even the wind
and the waves obey him!” (Mark 4:41). They came to know
Him better that day. They saw more of His power, and this
knowledge of the unlimited power of their Lord gave them
peace.
Later, at the closing of Jesus’ ministry on earth, many of
His disciples left Him. But the 12 disciples who had come to
know Him so well did not leave. Peter, on their behalf, told
Him, “‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of
eternal life’” (John 6:68). This knowledge kept them close to
their Lord.
Thomas, one of the disciples, was completely shocked
by the death of Jesus, in whom he had believed. Overnight
he became a confused doubter. He refused to accept the fact
that Christ was risen from the dead. But when Christ showed
himself to Thomas, he fell down and said, “My Lord and my
God!” (John 20:28). That personal knowledge of Christ drew
Thomas closer to his Master.
Peter had seen all the splendor of Jesus on the mountain
during the transfiguration (Luke 9:29). God had revealed to
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Peter the true nature of His Son Jesus. Three times Peter was
given a charge by Jesus to help other believers. He spoke with
power and authority concerning Jesus’ name. Yet he did not
know the extent and the greatness of God’s love. He did not
know that God’s love was for all people, no matter what their
race or color. God had a hard time getting Peter to go to the
house of Cornelius. It was not until then that Peter realized
God treats everyone on the same basis (Acts 10:34).
Thus, it was through their continuing experience of being
with Jesus, listening to Him, and talking with Him that the
disciples got to know Him. We must learn to know Jesus in the
same way before we can share Him with others.
Application
1 Circle the letters in front of the correct answers to this
question: How can we best learn to know Christ?
a) Spend time with Him
b) Memorize facts
c) See how He worked in people’s lives
d) Listen to Him
e) Talk to Him
f) Talk to people
2 List two things the disciples learned as they got to know
Christ better?
They learned about His ______________and
His ______________________.
3 How long does it take someone to really know Christ?
....................................................
B. Be Filled With the Spirit

Goal 2. Describe how the Holy Spirit can help you in
personal evangelism.
You Need Power

To see results in our personal service for Christ, we need
power. Before Christ could start His ministry, He was given the
power of the Holy Spirit. (See Luke 4:18.) Christ knew that His
disciples would face difficulties and would need help. Before
leaving them to go back to His Father, He promised the disciples,
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;
and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit has
been sent to give us boldness and power. He helps us in our daily
personal witness for Christ.
When I was a college student, my country experienced a
great revival. On weekends, we would go out to witness. We saw
many churches grow, and many new ones were started. It was the
power of the Holy Spirit that caused this to happen.
So how can you be filled with the Holy Spirit? Simply open
your heart before the Lord. Tell Him of your weakness and of
your desire to share His good news with others. He will fill you
with His Spirit and power, and you will know the joy of being
well equipped for the task. This promise is for ALL who believe
in Jesus Christ. (See Acts 2:1–4, 39.)
Application
Choose the correct answer from the two given in the parentheses,
and write it in the blank space.
4 The result of being filled with the Holy Spirit is that we receive
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and we become
(power/good news)
effective .............................................................. .
(apostles/witnesses).
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5.Christ told His disciples to wait until they were filled with
the Spirit. He did this because He knew they would have
......................................................... and would need help.
(more fun/problems)
You Need Leading

The command of Jesus is to go throughout the whole world. His
working field is large. To avoid wasting time, we need the leading or
guidance of the Holy Spirit. Jesus assures His disciples that when the
Holy Spirit comes, He will lead them into all the truth (John 16:13).
People everywhere want direction. Some turn to their dead
ancestors for leading. Others are trying to find direction from the
stars, the horoscope, fortune-telling, or other means. But as we look
for places to serve Him, our leading comes from God. No matter
where He leads us, we can know that it is right, for He is the way.
The Holy Spirit leads believers to the right people at the right
time. For instance, Philip the evangelist was led by the Spirit to
a hungry, seeking man in the wilderness (Acts 8:29). The apostle
Paul was led by the Spirit to the right place so that he could hear
the cry of the man from Macedonia and help him (Acts 16:9). So
many other believers throughout time have ministered to lost and
hurting people because of the Holy Spirit’s leading in their lives.
In 1921, the Holy Spirit led the first Assemblies of God
missionaries to the West African country of Sierra Leone. From
there they moved across French-speaking Guinea, through Mali,
and into the heart of West Africa to Burkina Faso. If the Holy
Spirit had not preceded these missionaries, the gospel would
not have been spread to many people in Burkina Faso and
neighboring countries who believed and accepted Jesus.
Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to those who will listen as
you share the good news about Christ with them. I am glad that
God led evangelists to my country even before I was born, so
that I could know Jesus.
Application
6 Answer this question with YES or NO.
�� a) Can our dead ancestors help us know what to do in life?
��b) Should we worship the stars and seek them for direction?
��c) Will the Holy Spirit always lead us if we ask Him?
7 We have talked about different times when people allowed the
Holy Spirit to lead them. What was the result each time?
C. Use the Best Tools

Goal 3. Explain what tools are needed to be able to resist the
devil and share the good news about Jesus.
The Sword of the Spirit

Jesus has not sent us empty-handed into the world. He has
given us tools to work with. The task is great, and we cannot do
it with our own strength.
We must be alert because the devil is trying to stop us from
sharing the good news of Christ. He stopped Adam, the first man,
from doing God’s will. He stopped the people of Israel from
obeying God. He even tried to stop Christ from sharing God’s
love with humanity. Jesus fought the devil in the wilderness and
at the Cross and won the victory over him. In defeating the devil,
Jesus used the Word of God. If we use the Word of God—also
referred to as the sword of the Spirit—we, too, will have victory
over Satan. Hebrews 4:12 affirms,
The word of God is living and active. Sharper
than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to
dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges
the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Jesus himself used that sword, God’s Word, when He was
tempted in the desert (Matthew 4:4). Stephen, the evangelist,
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used the same sword and his accusers were filled with conviction
and confusion (Acts 7:54).
Stand
firm then,
Belt ofTruth
with the Belt Truth
buckled around your waist,
with the Breastplate
Breastplate of
Righteousness inplace,and
Righteousness
withyourFeet
Feet fittedwiththe
Readinessthatcomesfrom
Readiness
thegospelofpeace.Takeupthe
Shield ofFaith
Shield Faith...
Take the Helmet
Helmet of
Salvation
Salvation and the
Sword
Sword oftheSpirit,which
istheWord
Word ofGod.
Paul instructed the Ephesians to put on all the armor of God,

for the battle against Satan is great. We are not fighting against
human beings, but against wicked spiritual forces. Paul gave the
illustration of a soldier putting on his armor, which protected him
from the enemy. He lists the armor in Ephesians 6:14–17.
When you believed in Jesus as your Savior, you received the
helmet of salvation. Your faith is your shield. As you speak the
truth, you put on the belt. Your new life is clean and pure; it is
your breastplate of righteousness. Your shoes are your desire to
share the good news about Christ. The Bible is your sword of the
Spirit. Without this armor, it is impossible to win the battle!
The Name of Jesus

Sharing the good news about Jesus Christ is a privilege. We
speak not in our own name, but in His name. An ambassador does
not speak of himself or herself, but on behalf of his or her country.
It is the name of Jesus that saves. In defense of the Gospel,
Peter proclaimed, “‘Salvation is found in no one else, for there
is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must
be saved’” (Acts 4:12). Therefore, outside of His Name there is
no salvation. If we go to God through Jesus’ wonderful name,
God will hear and answer our prayers. No wonder thousands of
Christians all over the world sing joyfully about the name of Jesus.
Application
8 What tool did Jesus use to keep the devil from stopping His work?
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9 What special tool did Jesus leave with us?
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10 Put an X in the blank space to show the armor you have put on.
Yes No
Belt
Breastplate
Shoes
Shield
Helmet
Sword
I hope you have enjoyed Lesson 2. Before you go on with

your study, think of someone whom you would like to help find
Christ. Pray that God will help you to share with this person your
experience of accepting Christ as your Savior. Write the person’s
name here, and pray for him or her. _______________________
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1 All but b) and f) are true.
2 power, love.
3 A whole lifetime.
4 power, witnesses.
5 problems.
6 a) No
b) No
c) Yes
7 They led other people to Christ.
8 The Word of God
9 His Name
10 If you could not put an X under Yes for all of this armor, ask
God to help you now to put on all of His armor.
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LESSON
An African proverb says, “One hand will never build a

house.” A French proverb says, “Union makes strength.” An
English proverb says, “Two heads are better than one.” And
the Bible says, “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken”
(Ecclesiastes 4:12).
Indeed, Christ said He will build His church (Matthew 16:
18), but He has called us to work with Him in this great task.
Each one of us has a part.
In Lesson 2 we saw the necessity of being prepared. Now you
will see that you must also be personally involved. May the Lord
bless you as you study and work for the Master.
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The Plan
A. Be Obedient
B. Be Like Salt
C. Be Responsible
D. Be Committed
The Goals
1. Discuss the importance of obedience in personal witness.
2. Show ways in which the nature of a Christian is like salt.
3. State the Christian’s responsibility to help others know Christ.
4. Give reasons why we should want to be committed to sharing
the good news.
A. Be Obedient
Goal 1. Discuss the importance of obedience in personal witness.
Previously we talked about a wedding ceremony where
Jesus turned water into wine. The advice that Mary, the mother
of Jesus, gave to the servants should be the motto of every
Christian. She said, “‘Do whatever he tells you’” (John 2:5).
Unless there is obedience, there can be no personal involvement
or success in personal evangelism. Why did Philip leave a great
revival in Samaria to go to a desert? Philip was obeying God’s
instruction (Acts 8:26). And why did Abraham leave his country,
his friends, and his fields for an unknown destination? He did it
because the Lord told him to. Why did he take his only son, whom
he loved, and offer him for God’s purpose? Simply because God
commanded it, he obeyed (Genesis 22:9–10).
Through the ages, many people have suffered because they
obeyed Christ. Some of them have chosen to die rather than to
deny Christ. Total obedience to God was their rule.
The Bible compares us to soldiers (2 Timothy 2:3). Christ

is our Captain, and as soldiers of Christ we owe complete
obedience to Him. Obedience is the key to victory for any army!
Application
1 What should be the rule for every Christian who does personal
evangelism? (Choose one answer.)
a) Do what seems most reasonable.
b) Do what Christ tells you to do.
c) Do what will reach the most people.
2 A Christian is like a soldier when he or she practices
a) complete obedience.
b) obedience only to what he or she understands.
c) ways to keep from suffering.
B. Be Like Salt
Goal 2. Show ways in which the nature of a Christian is like salt.
Witnessing for Christ is not just doing, but more than
anything else it is being. It is not just our work but our nature.
This is why Jesus said to His disciples, “‘You are like salt of the
earth’” (Matthew 5:13). Why did Jesus compare the disciples to
salt? Following are some purposes of salt.
Salt unites people. In Burkina Faso, Africa, salt is used to unite
two people, two families, or even two tribes. Before a young man
marries, he gives a symbolic gift of salt to the parents of his bride.
In this way their union is sealed. In the same way, Jesus has made
us salt, so that we will be able to unite people with God.
Salt creates friendship. Salt was one of the first gifts used
by white explorers to win the friendship of African chiefs. Sin
has made all men enemies of God. We are His salt to bring them
back to God. Jesus has sent us into the world to be peacemakers.
If we let people see that we care for their needs, we will be able
to share God’s peace with them.
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Salt preserves. All over the world, and especially in

developing countries, salt is used to preserve meat. Had not God
put salt into the sea, it would not have been possible for people
to live on the earth. There would have been too much pollution
in the water. Our presence as God’s salt will preserve people, as
we share Jesus Christ with them and they accept Him.
Salt flavors. Salt flavors food. There is no long-lasting joy
for those who do not know Christ. By being salt to the people
around us, we will help them find new meaning in their lives. If
you live a Christlike life, your being will make others aware of
Christ. Your presence may bring a message more important than
the one you speak.
Salt is found everywhere. There is no country, home, or
family where salt may not be found. Even so, Christ’s salt
reaches all nations and peoples. Christ wants to make you salt in
your family and where you work, so that people will see Christ’s
wonderful work in you and glorify God.
Application
3 Write down four ways you can be like salt where you live.
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4 Draw a circle around the letter in front of sentences that show
how Christians can be like salt.
a) A Christian makes enemies.
b) A Christian helps people find God.
c) Our nature is to be like Jesus.
d) Our words are more important than what we are.
e) My life should make people want to know Jesus.
f) Life without Christ is like flavorless food.
C. Be Responsible
Goal 3. State the Christian’s responsibility to help others
know Christ.
In the book of Ezekiel, God warns of the responsibility of His
servants:
Son of man, I have made you a watchman for
the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and
give them warning from me. When I say to the
wicked, “O wicked man, you will surely die,”
and you do not speak out to dissuade him from
his ways, that wicked man will die for his sin,
and I will hold you accountable for his blood.
But if you do warn the wicked man to turn from
his ways and he does not do so, he will die
for his sin, but you will have saved yourself.
(Ezekiel 33:7–9)
At times, Christians are not aware of their responsibility or
duty to other people. Each of us has definite responsibilities
that we cannot afford to neglect. Think about the people in our
family, at our workplaces, and in public places. How many of
them are struggling without Christ. Will we just let them die?
No, a thousand times No! Instead, we must respond like Isaiah,
“‘Here am I. Send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8).
One day Jesus healed and freed a man who had been bound
by the devil and was living in a graveyard. After healing him,
Jesus told him, “‘Return home and tell how much God has done
for you’” (Luke 8:39). I can imagine this man going from house
to house, spreading the good news about the wonderful power of
Jesus! With similar vigor, we must tell the Christ message to our
own people, our friends, and our community. They may never
hear about the wonderful things of Christ unless we tell them.
The apostle Paul felt this responsibility. Even though he was
chosen by God to take the message to the Gentiles, who were not
his own people, he did not neglect anyone. Everywhere he went,
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he took the message to his own people first, and then he went
to the Gentiles. In Acts 1:8, Jesus instructs the believers to be
witnesses first in Jerusalem (their home), then in all Judea (their
country), then in Samaria (neighboring country), and finally to
the ends of the earth (the whole world). Similarly, Christ wants
to speak to your people. He wants to save them and write their
names in His book of Life. But He will not do it by himself. He
wants to work with and through you.
Paul, speaking to the leaders of the church at Ephesus, said,
For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the
whole will of God. Keep watch over yourselves
and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has
made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church
of God, which he bought with his own blood.
(Acts 20:27–28)
In like manner you and I should speak the message of
salvation, thus helping people to make a commitment to Christ.
This vital step should not be imposed on anyone. But when
someone is searching, inquiring, and the opportunity is open, it
is our responsibility to lead that person to the Savior. Through
dialogue, friendship, or conversation, people can be more
receptive than preaching to them.
Following are the essential elements of sharing the message
of salvation with non-believers:
BELIEVE that Jesus died and rose again.
• John 3:16 “‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one
and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but
have eternal life.’”
• Acts 4:12 “‘Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no
other name under heaven given to men by which we must be
saved.’”
• John 17:3 “‘Now this is eternal life: that they may know you,
the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.’”
ADMIT you have sinned and repent of your sin, which means
a change of attitude.
• Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory
of God.”
• Luke 24:46–47 ““This is what is written: The Christ will suf-
fer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and
forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations,
beginning at Jerusalem.”
• Acts 2:38 “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one
of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your
sins.’”
• Acts 3:19 “‘Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins
may be wiped out.’”
CONFESS and choose to not sin.
• 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and
will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteous-
ness”
• Romans 10:9–10 “‘If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is
Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the
dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you be-
lieve and are justified, and it is with the mouth that you confess
and are saved.’”
When leading someone to Christ, let us be reminded that
every person is different. Some individuals believe or understand
sooner than others. Some people share their concerns, questions,
and even their doubts about the gospel message. Never be
offended by this, but answer with kindness. Remember that
only the Lord by the Holy Spirit and the Word may produce
conviction, repentance, understanding, and faith.
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Application
5 As God’s appointed watchman, what is your most important duty?
a) Study the Bible
b) Warn unbelievers of their condition
c) Save people
6 Suppose God gave you an opportunity to tell someone about
Christ, and you did not do it. Then that person died without being
told of God’s gift of salvation. How would you feel?
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7 Suppose you did tell someone about Christ, and he or she did
not listen to you. Later that person died. How would you feel?
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D. Be Committed
Goal 4. Give reasons why we should want to be committed
to sharing the good news.
Even though the task is great, it has pleased God to use a
human tool, a human witness, to spread the good news to all who
would believe. Just to know that God wants to use you and me
should make us willing to be involved in witnessing about Jesus.
God is not short of workers. Had He wanted to, He could have
sent many angels to tell about Christ. And they could have done it
overnight. It is true that He sent angels to announce the good news
of Christ’s birth to the shepherds. It is true that angels announced
the news of Christ’s resurrection that Easter morning. He still may
send angels to minister to His people. But He has not chosen them
to witness about the Cross. He has chosen you and me—simple,
weak human beings, to announce this good news everywhere!
Isn’t it wonderful to know that Almighty God has chosen to

depend on us to bring people to Christ? He does not want the
unbeliever to die in sin. That itself is good news worth talking
about! But He needs more people to share this word of life with
those who have not yet found Him.
Christians often say they are looking forward to the time when
Christ will come again. Many hymns, choruses, and books have been
written about His Second Coming. And often we have even prayed,
like the apostle John, “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20).
We often forget the condition Jesus gave us: “‘This gospel of
the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony
to all nations, and then the end will come’” (Matthew 24:14).
Do you want Him to come quickly? Do you want to be
forever with Him? Then, without losing any more time,
become involved in spreading the good news. Make a personal
commitment to be involved.
The apostle Paul wrote to the Romans, “In view of God’s
great mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and
pleasing to God” (Romans 12:1). The word dedicated means
the same thing as the word committed. It means that you have
given yourself completely to something. Let us give ourselves
completely to spreading the good news about Jesus Christ.
Application
8 List two reasons why we should be committed to sharing the
good news about Jesus.
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9 Do you want to give yourself completely to the work of
spreading the good news about Jesus? ............................................
Why don’t you pray about it right now?
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Check Your Answers

1 b) Do what Christ tells you to do.
2 a) complete obedience.
6 Very sad, because he or she died without a chance to know
Christ, and I did not do my best.
3 You may have said: I can bring people to God. I can help
people be friends. I can be a peacemaker. I can fight sin by my
example. I can show how wonderful life is for a Christian. I
can be like Jesus.
7 Sad, because he or she did not receive the warning. But I
would be glad that I did my best to win that person for Christ.
4 All except a) and d) show how Christians can be like salt.
8 Because God has chosen us to do this work
Because we want Jesus to come quickly
5 b) Warn unbelievers of their condition
9 I hope you answered “Yes.” God wants to use you.
4 Share Your
LESSON
Experience
Many years ago, the Lord led me to an elderly man. I shared

with him my experience of hearing about Jesus Christ and how
He became my personal Savior.
One week later, the old man sent for me. When I went to his
home, his entire family was there. He and his household were
prepared for my visit. That evening a family of 16 people gave
their lives to Christ. Their number has grown since, and today
they meet to glorify God as a congregation!
My introduction to Christ also came as a result of someone
sharing his own salvation experience with me. Do you know
why I am still a Christian? It is because I have experienced Jesus
personally in my own life. You can have the same reality.
We have talked about the need to be involved. Now we will
see how to get involved—by sharing with others what Christ has
done for us. How can we keep such good news to ourselves? We
must share it with others!
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The Plan
A. Sharing at All Times
B. Sharing Without Shame
C. Sharing to Change People
D. Sharing When It Costs
The Goals
1. State the importance of being ready to share your testimony
at all times.
2. Identify ways people’s lives are changed when we share
Christ with them.
3. Give examples of those who have shared the good news even
when it cost them.
A. Sharing at All Times

Goal 1. State the importance of being ready to share your
testimony at all times.
There is nothing that brings greater results in personal
evangelism than sharing one’s own experience. It is the heart
of the whole task. You may have known Christ and His saving
power in your life. You may have received the power of His
Spirit. Christ may have done great and marvelous things for you.
But unless you have shared this with others, how will they hear?
And unless they hear, how can they believe and be saved?
Jesus talked to people everywhere He went. In the four
Gospels, we see Him talking with people in their homes and
receiving people wherever He went. He once said to His
disciples, “‘Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—
so I can preach there also. That is why I have come’” (Mark
1:38). Later, in His ministry, Jesus sent His disciples throughout
the whole world—to the ends of the earth.
Christ took every opportunity that came His way to preach

and share the good news. Even on the Cross where He died,
He shared the good news with the dying criminal beside him.
He said, “‘I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in
paradise’” (Luke 23:43).
The apostle Paul instructed Timothy, “I give you this charge:
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season;
correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful
instruction” (2 Timothy 4:1–2).
Paul would not let pass any opportunity to share the good
news of His Lord. Even with chains on his hands and feet, he
still proclaimed the good news. He stood in chains before King
Agrippa and told him about Christ (Acts 26:29). He called from
the prison to tell the good news of Christ to the jailer who was
about to commit suicide (Acts 16:27–28).
There are some opportunities which come our way only once.
Had Paul been slow to shout to this needy jailer, the jailer might
have died in his sin. Likewise, we must be ready at all times to
share with anyone who needs to hear the good news about Christ.
On a certain occasion, my wife and I had the great joy of
leading eight people to Christ, just by sharing with them what the
Lord has done for us. How could we keep silent when we have
such good news to share?
Application
1 (Choose the two best answers.) If I miss an opportunity to tell
a friend about Christ,
a) I may not have another chance.
b) someone else will tell my friend.
c) God will punish me.
d) my friend may never find the Lord.
2 (Choose the best answer.) What was Jesus’ method of sharing

with people?
a) He shared with them only if they came to Him.
b) He went to them and made opportunities for sharing.
3 Where is the best place for sharing with others the message of Christ?
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B. Sharing Without Shame

Goal 2. Analyze the value of not being ashamed of the
Gospel.
Many Christians are ashamed to speak about Christ. It
is true that when we share our faith with people, we may be
misunderstood and some may even laugh at us. But consider
how Christ was willing to suffer many hardships without being
ashamed. He is our wonderful example.
Think for a moment of Jesus on the Cross. The people
walking by laughed at Him. The very same people that He had
fed, healed, and taught were mocking Him and celebrating His
death. Yet, He was willing to die shamefully because it was the
only way people could be saved.
The apostle Paul, also, was not ashamed of the Cross. He
was beaten, chained, and put into prison. There, at midnight, he
shared God’s good news with the other prisoners (Acts 16:25).
Since Jesus was not ashamed to plead my case before God,
can I be ashamed to speak about this wonderful Savior? Neither
must you be ashamed to share your Christian experience,
because it is the way God has chosen to draw people to himself.
Application
4 Robert wanted to tell his new friend John about Jesus and His
love. But he was afraid John would laugh at him. Of what two
things should Robert remind himself?
a) ...................................................................................................
b) ...................................................................................................
5 Memorize the following Scripture verse and use it whenever
you feel embarrassed about witnessing for Christ.
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the
power of God for the salvation of everyone who
believes (Romans 1:16).
C. Sharing To Change People

Goal 3. Identify ways people’s lives are changed when we
share Christ with them.
Sharing Christ with people gives us first hand opportunities
to witness the changing power of God. If you want people to
turn from a life of sin, inward emptiness, and uncertainty, share
Jesus Christ with them. Share the certainty of forgiveness and a
new life. Jesus is the Living Water for those who thirst. He is the
Living Bread for those who are hungry. He is Healing for those
who are sick. He is Light to those in darkness. He is Father to the
fatherless, the beginning and the end for all those who trust in
Him. He is everything that humans need!
The apostle Paul was an educated leader within his
community before he encountered the Lord. He was very
involved in defending his religion and traditions, and no one
expected him to turn from his father’s religion. Yet, after he met
the Lord personally, he abandoned his past life and surrendered
to Jesus. Later, Paul speaks of his journey:
If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put

confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised
on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of
the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews;
in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal,
persecuting the church; as for legalistic
righteousness, faultless. But whatever was to my
profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.
(Philippians 3:4–7)
Paul considered everything as worthless because he met
Christ. Who could ever understand such a miracle? He had a
personal experience with Christ that changed him.
Another person who changed as a result of meeting Jesus was
Zacchaeus. Though a rich man, Zacchaeus was also a thief because
he charged more taxes than was required. But when he met Jesus,
he had a personal experience and was completely changed (Luke
19:1–10). Without Jesus’ prompting, Zacchaeus offered to repay
those he had robbed. He even repaid more than he had stolen.
Moses had been brought up in a palace and was taught about
all the knowledge of Egypt. He was mighty in words and deeds.
Through circumstances, he left the life he once knew. But later,
Moses saw the glory of God, and he was willing to change.
There is transforming power in a personal experience with God.
The power of the gospel is equally transforming. Paul writes,
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone,
the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). This is indeed true. A
personal meeting with Christ will bring both outward and inward
change in people.
My hometown pastor, whom God had used mightily, died
while I was in Bible school. Something amazing happened on
the day of His burial. Many people had come, both Christians
and non-Christians. Two of his enemies also came. They would
never speak to one another or shake hands. Yet that day for the
first time in over 20 years, they shook hands over the grave of
this man of God. That was wonderful to see, for true forgiveness
had taken place. It reminded me of a far greater change that took
place between God and humanity after Christ’s death on the
Cross. Whether we live or die, our testimony can change lives.
Application
6 What is the best way to get a person to leave wrong beliefs
and accept Christ?
a) Explain that his or her beliefs are not good.
b) Explain that his or her life is sinful.
c) Show all the wonderful things Christ will do for him or her.
7 When we say that Christ is Living Bread for those who are
hungry, what do we mean?
a) He will never let us be hungry.
b) He satisfies the hunger or desire deep within us to know God.
c) If we have no food, He will provide it through a miracle.
8 List at least three ways your life has been changed because
you know Christ.
a) ...................................................................................................
b) ...................................................................................................
c) ...................................................................................................
D. Sharing When It Costs

Goal 4. Give examples of those who have shared the good
news even when it cost them.
Sometimes sharing our Christian testimony is costly. The first
Christians in Burkina Faso, Africa, were made to suffer for their
faith in Christ. Some of them are still alive and faithful to Christ,
but many of them were cursed and cut off from their families.
This is very hard for an African. To be cursed and cut off means
to be considered as dead. No one in their family or village
communicated with them. For many, going to church on Sunday

required fasting, since they were not given food if they went to
church.
But the Christians in Burkina Faso were faithful to Christ
even when it cost them many hardships. Because of them, I, too,
have experienced Jesus Christ in my life.
Consider, also, three Hebrew young men in the Old
Testament. (Read Daniel 3:8–25.) These three men decided
to serve God no matter what happened. They faced difficult
decisions and hardship, and because of their testimony before the
king, they were thrown into a burning furnace. The young men
had chosen to die rather than deny their faith in God. They set
the example, so we also can be inspired to share our Christian
faith and life.
Sharing cost God His Son. To share His great love with
humankind, God sent us His only Son. Because Adam and Eve
sinned and every human thereafter sinned, there was no other
way for God to have fellowship with humans. But because of His
love for us, He gave up His only Son to die for all humankind.
Sharing cost Jesus His life. Jesus knew many hardships.
The prophet Isaiah called Jesus a Man of sorrows (Isaiah 53:3).
During His ministry, Jesus was faced by people who wanted to
kill Him. But there was no other way for Him to save people
from sin. So He took upon himself our sin. He knew what it cost
to face death, to be separated from God. But because He loved
us, He paid with His life for our salvation.
Jesus said to His disciples, “‘If anyone would come after
me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me”
(Matthew 16:24). There is a price to pay if you really want to
share with other people your Christian experience. You may lose
friends and family, but do not let any hardships keep you from
sharing your faith. Remember what Christ was willing to do for
you. This will help you to share Him with others, no matter what
it costs.
Application
9 Do you think God suffered when Jesus was crucified?
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10 Why was Jesus willing to suffer?
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11 Do you know someone who has suffered in order to be a
Christian? How has that person suffered?
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12 How can these examples help you in sharing the good news
about Jesus?
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Now that you have completed the first unit, you are ready to
answer the Unit One Evaluation. Review the previous lessons,
then follow the directions on the Unit One Answer Sheet. You
should complete and send your answer sheets to your instructor
for corrections.
Check Your Answers

1 a) I may not have another chance.
d) my friend may never find the Lord.
7 b) He satisfies the hunger or desire deep within us to know
God.
2 b) He went to them and made opportunities for sharing.
8 Your answer
3 There is no best place. We can share Him anywhere!
9 Yes, I believe God suffered just as a parent suffers when his or
her child is hurting.
4 a) Jesus was not ashamed to die for our sins.
b) We must not let ourselves be ashamed to talk about Jesus,
because this is the only way God has chosen for people to
know about Him.
10 Because He loves us so much, He wanted to make it possible
for us to be saved from sin.
5 Now that you have learned this verse, ask God to help you
never to be ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
11 Your answer
6 c) Show all the wonderful things Christ will do for him or
her.
12 When we realize that others are willing to suffer for Christ, it
gives us strength to serve Him whatever the cost.
2
Unidad
Lessons
5 Understand the Task
6 Overcome the Barriers
7 Consider Your Approach
8 Expect Rewards
5Understand the Task

LESSON
It was at the end of three months of hard work in the fields

in Burkina Faso. There had been enough rain that year, and the
harvest was good. The chief called for a big celebration day.
Men, women, and children covered the big marketplace.
Many dancing groups were performing. The whole village
seemed to have moved into the market. Then, about midday, a
loud, deafening cry was heard from among those in the crowd.
A person cried out as if he were in danger. All attention was
directed to him.
“What happened?” The question went from one person to
another. Some thought a person had become insane, but the man
explained the reason for his cry. He said, “When I looked at this
crowd, I thought how the day is coming when all of us will be
under this earth we now walk on. The feeling of loss was so great
upon me that I could not help but cry out. I meant to cry deep
within myself, but I could not control it. It just came out!”
This story reminds me of the last day of a festival in
Jerusalem. People from all nations were about to leave Jerusalem
without meeting God. Christ, sensing a great loss, could not help
but call out to them: “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and
drink” (John 7:37).
Jesus’ invitation came from a desire to help. The need is
great around us. People are dying without Christ. Unless we
realize that, we will not do our utmost to pass on our experience.
May this lesson open your eyes to the great need for personal
evangelism—sharing the good news!
U n d e r s t a n d t h e Ta s k 57
The Plan
Essentials of Personal Evangelism
Vision Is Needed
Dedication Is Needed
Prayer Is Needed
Humility Is Needed
Understanding Is Needed
The Goal
Identify the essentials of personal evangelism.
Essentials of Personal Evangelism

Goal. Identify the essentials of personal evangelism.
Workers Are Needed

Millions of people live without knowing or believing God’s
gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. If we go to the hospitals,
we will see that great numbers of people are dying without Christ.
Many more have never heard of Christ and His good news.
When Jesus spoke to His disciples about the greatness of the
task, He compared it to a very large field ripe for harvest. But
He added that the workers are few. (See Matthew 9:37.) Many
Christians are not aware of this great need. Some have even said
that it is not their business to win souls. Some are stopped by fear
or because they do not know how to approach people. Yet more
than at any other time in the church’s history, the Lord of the
harvest is short of workers. He is calling and pleading every day,
“Who will go for me? Who will tell the unbelievers of my sacrifice
for them? Who will be my feet to walk, and my mouth to speak?”
Angels would have been willing to do the job, but God has
not chosen to use them. His will is to use people. If only every
Christian would be involved in personal evangelism, many

people would not die in their sin.
The command of Jesus was not given to just one nation. It
was given to the whole world. It was to all nations. It was to
include the ends of the earth. The task Jesus gave us certainly is
not small. It is greater than we can even imagine. There is a need
for workers everywhere.
It is true that we hear of many people coming to Christ today.
Millions are praising Him all over the world. We thank Him for
this wonderful work. But the world’s population is growing very
fast, so the harvest field keeps on increasing. When we look at
what remains to be done, we cannot help but cry out in sorrow,
because many millions are still living in sin.
Our efforts at times seem unfruitful, but when each believer
seeks to follow God’s leading, God will give opportunities to
speak for Him. Our sense of responsibility and obedience to His
Spirit will bring results. When each of us becomes a personal
evangelist, fully aware of our God-given burden for lost people
around us, we will see a wonderful spiritual harvest.
Let us pray to the Owner of the harvest, that He will send out
workers to gather in His harvest. And when you do pray, also be
willing to answer, “Lord, here am I, send me.” Then, you will
know the joy of being a co-worker with Christ.
Personal evangelism is for every Christian. As someone said,
“Personal evangelism is the whole work of the whole church for
the whole world.” We have been born again. We no longer belong
to ourselves. Let us then wholly serve our new Lord and Master.
Application
1 Who is the Owner of the harvest?...............................................
2 Who are the workers in the harvest?...........................................
3 What is being harvested?............................................................
4 Circle the letter in front of each true reason why there is a

shortage of workers in personal evangelism.
a) Christians do not know what to do.
b) There are not enough Christians to do the work.
c) Many Christians do not realize how many people are dying
without Christ.
d) Christians are sometimes afraid to witness.
e) God has only chosen a few workers in each area.
5 What is God’s answer to the need for workers in His harvest
field?
a) He wants us to pray that workers will go.
b) He will send angels to do the work.
c) He wants the Holy Spirit to do the work.
6 List three reasons why each of us must be involved in personal
evangelism.
a) ...................................................................................................
b) ...................................................................................................
c) ...................................................................................................
Vision Is Needed
We are living in troublesome days with great needs
worldwide. Regardless of the country or place, the needs are the
same—economical, spiritual, emotional, social, and political.
Some people are giving up their faith in God. Others are obeying
deceiving spirits and following ungodly teaching. Moral values
are changing as social institutions break down. Media reports
of crimes, wars, famines, and starvation are ever-increasing as
urgent cries of helpless souls are heard.
But unless God gives us vision (a specific burden and reality),
we will not be able to see the need and hear the cries. As a
personal witness, we need to have clear vision or understanding
of the condition of the unsaved. This vision will give us the

desire to help these needy people.
When the apostle Paul saw the vision of the begging
Macedonian man (Acts 16:9) he did not waste time. He and his
co-workers went over to Macedonia, and, as a result, that part of
Europe heard of the saving grace of God through Jesus Christ.
Since then, hundreds of thousands of people have been won to
Christ.
It was when He saw the general condition of the people in
Jerusalem that Jesus wept with compassion. He knew that if they
had understood His love, they would have accepted Him, and He
would have sheltered them (Luke 13:34).
Vision gives us strength and courage in our daily battle
against sin. Vision helps us keep our eyes on the nearby harvest
and see people the way God sees them. Vision will help us rescue
people from death. So unless we have this powerful vision, the
people around us will die in their sin. Let us ask the Lord of the
harvest for this vision, so that we may do His will.
Application
7 To have vision means to see
a) all the things that are wrong with the world today.
b) lost and dying people as God sees them.
8 We need to have vision because
....................................................
....................................................
9 Be honest with yourself as you put an X in the box that

describes you.
Most Not
MY VISION Always of the Very
Time Often
I feel the needs of others.
I care what happens to people.
I have courage to witness.
I want to tell others about Jesus.
I want to help others find Christ.
Dedication Is Needed
Jesus was so dedicated in His mission that He said to the
disciples, “‘My food . . . is to do the will of him who sent me
and to finish his work’” (John 4:34). Jesus, the greatest personal
evangelist who ever lived, went on eating this food until the day
He cried, “It is finished!” He had completed the work for which
He was sent.
The apostle Paul was also dedicated to personal evangelism.
His life and writings demonstrated this. The Holy Spirit revealed
that Paul would go through many hardships in Jerusalem, so his
co-workers tried to keep him from going to Jerusalem. But Paul
insisted on doing the will of his Lord:
“‘Why are you weeping and breaking my heart?
I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die
in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.’”
(Acts 21:13–14)
Paul saw the work as more important than even his own life. For
him it did not make any difference whether he lived or died. He
did what he was sent to do.
Application
Choose the correct word in parentheses and write it in the blank
space.
10 The apostle Paul saw his ............................................................
(work/food) as more important than his ..........................................
(health/life).
11 The secret to true dedication in doing God’s work is that I
a) put God’s will ahead of my own desires.
b) do what I think is best for me.
Prayer Is Needed
When Jesus showed His disciples the great size of the
harvest, what do you think He did next? We might think that
He should send them immediately into the harvest field. But no,
He said, “‘Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out
workers into his harvest field’” (Luke 10:2).
When we pray to the Owner of the harvest, we show great
concern, love, and compassion for the spiritually lost. This will
lead us to pray and share the message of Christ.
When Israel disobeyed and God was about to bring judgment
upon the nation, Moses interceded in prayer and compassion.
God heard his prayer, and the request was granted (Exodus
32:30–32).
God poured out His Spirit on 120 believers on the Day of
Pentecost because Jesus had promised it. The result of that
outpouring was great concern for the lost (Acts 2:1–4). The
disciples had seen Jesus go up to His Father in heaven. They
heard Him when He commanded them to wait in Jerusalem
for the coming of the Spirit (Acts 1:1–5). Then, 120 of them
gathered to wait in prayer to receive the promise. Those were the
first ones whom the Lord sent out into His harvest.
Application
12 Christians who are really concerned about lost souls will
a) pray.
b) worry.
13 Those believers who prayed on the Day of Pentecost were
a) the ones God chose to send out into His harvest.
b) not really dedicated to God’s work.
14 When we pray that God will send out workers we must realize that
a) He may not answer our prayer.
b) He may send us.
Humility Is Needed
One of the greatest dangers in personal evangelism is for the
workers to look at their success as something they have done
themselves. You and I have been sent by God. We are using
our Lord’s name in all our work of witnessing. If the Owner of
the harvest blesses our work and causes it to produce results,
we should be careful not to take pride in ourselves. Rather, we
should rejoice in our Lord who was willing to humble himself,
and we must give all the glory to His Father.
When David offered to fight Goliath, David’s goal was to
glorify God. Read what he said to Goliath:
“You come against me with sword and spear
and javelin, but I come against you in the name
of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies
of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the
LORD will hand you over to me, and I’ll strike
you down and cut off your head. Today I will
give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the
birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and
the whole world will know that there is a God in
Israel. All those gathered here will know that it
is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves;

for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all
of you into our hands.” (1 Samuel 17:45–47)
David did not say that the whole world would know that he, David,
was brave or courageous. His desire was that people would know that
God was not limited—that He does save in all circumstances.
As workers in the harvest field, we must be humble and never
take glory for what is done. We must give all the glory to the
Owner of the harvest. We must be willing to let Him use us so
that others will see His glory. This is the true spirit of the worker
in personal evangelism.
Application
15 The word humility means the opposite of
a) unselfishness.
b) pride.
16 A Christian worker should be humble and give all the glory to
God because
a) without God the worker could do nothing.
b) the worker’s part is greater than God’s.
Understanding Is Needed
Know the Assignment
Trying to do a job that is not ours will lead to difficulties. We
are workers together with God (1 Corinthians 3:9); we are not
just working for God. In personal evangelism, just as in any other
ministry in the church, we have a part to play, and so does God.
Good results come when the two parts fall into their proper places.
We are sent to sow the seed, to plant, and even to water. This
means that we share the good news of what Christ has done for
us, and we take every opportunity to do so. The rest belongs to
God, to His Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
It is good to see people saved. It is good to see them turning

to God through our testimony. But remember that we cannot
convict people of sin through our speaking. It is the Spirit of God
who convicts them when we speak. We cannot save people from
sin. But Christ can through us.
So, whether you see many results or not, our job is to spread the
good news and to warn people of the danger of dying without Christ.
For He who sent us has told us that His Word will never fail to reach its
goal (Isaiah 55:11). Let us not try to trade responsibilities with God.
Know the Bible
A worker in personal evangelism cannot expect to be effective
without at least a general knowledge of the Bible, the Word of God.
We should know its major and minor divisions. We should know
where to find key verses that will help us in talking with people
about Christ. We should be able to interpret and apply these verses.
Every Christian soul winner should have a basic knowledge of the
Bible for the sake of Christian growth and experience.
As personal evangelists, we should also keep in mind that it is the
Word that gives faith. It is the Word that brings conviction, changes
lives, teaches holiness, and keeps us from falling into sin. When we
know the Word, it will help us to speak the right words at the right time.
Application
17 Circle the letters in front of the TRUE statements.
a) Our work for God is to convince people that they are sinners.
b) As workers with God, we have our part, and He has His part.
c) We need perfect understanding of the Bible in order to be
personal evangelists.
d) If we do not see results in our personal work, that means we
are not doing our part.
e) The main work of the Christian is to spread the good news
about Jesus Christ.
f) We know that the Word of God will always reach its goal in
bringing people to Christ.
18 In your own words, write one sentence to explain what each of

these statements means.
a) Know the assignment
....................................................
....................................................
b) Know the Bible
....................................................
Check Your Answers

10 work, life.
1 God
2 Believers in Christ
11 a) that I put God’s will ahead of my own desires.
3 The souls of men, women, and children
12 a) pray.
4 a), c), and d) are true
13 a) the ones God chose to send out into His harvest.
5 a) He wants us to pray that workers will go.
14 b) He may send us.
6 (In any order)
a) People are dying without Christ.
b) Population is increasing.
c) God has chosen to use us as His workers.
15 b) pride.
7 b) lost and dying men and women as God sees them.
16 a) without God the worker could do nothing.
8 that is the only way we will see the great need of those who
are without Christ.
17 b), e), and f) are true
9 Think about people you know who are lost and dying. Ask God
now to give you more vision to go to them with the good news.
18 Your answer should be something like:
a) We are to share the good news about Jesus Christ and let
God do the rest.
b) We need a general understanding of the Bible and its key
verses to be effective witnesses.
6 Overcome the
LESSON
Barriers
There are many barriers or roadblocks that we experience in

sharing the good news of Christ. These barriers will be different
from one country to the next and from culture to culture. We
cannot ignore these problems if we are to win people to Christ.
Since having witnessed Christ’s wonderful power, I believe
there is no barrier strong enough to prevent the spreading of the
gospel. God’s Word is for all people everywhere. Christ’s good
news knows neither border nor nationality.
The more we know about the barriers, the better we will
be able to overcome them. We saw in our last lesson some of
the needs for sharing the good news. Now we will see how to
overcome some of the barriers to sharing the gospel. Remember
that with God the impossible becomes possible!
Overcome the Barriers 69
The Plan
A. Identity Barriers
B. Religious Barriers
C. Language Barriers
D. Social Barriers
The Goals
1. Identify barriers to personal evangelism.
2. State how a Christian worker can best overcome religious
barriers.
3. Identify two language barriers and ways to overcome them.
4. Explain what a personal evangelist should do when faced
with social opposition.
A. Identity Barriers
Goal 1. Identify barriers to personal evangelism.
There is a great desire in the hearts of people to find their true
identity. Every person wants to be recognized by the country of his
or her birth, and everywhere people are proud of who they are.
As Christian workers, we should look at people as God sees
them. The love of God covers all. He has so loved the whole
world, and this means all nations and all races, whatever the
language or color might be. When the Holy Spirit came to give
the disciples power to witness about Christ, people from all
nations of the earth were present in Jerusalem. All of them heard
the disciples glorifying God in various languages (Acts 2:1–12).
As a country, Israel has had a unique position in the world. In
Bible times it was said to occupy the central part of the known
world and was a crossroads for communication. Ships from
many nations traveled the seas around this small country. God
surely had all nations in mind when He sent Jesus there. This put
the gospel within reach of the entire earth.
Furthermore, the same Jesus who saved me is the One who
saved you, no matter what nationality you are. We may eat
different types of food, talk differently, and wear different forms
of clothing, but Jesus makes us all one. The Holy Spirit unites us.
In some countries it has been the practice for people to
take a Christian name when they become Christians. But we
must remember that taking a Christian name does not change a
person’s life. Christ has not sent you to change people’s names
or their culture. He has sent you to share your Christian life and
faith with them, so that their lives will be changed.
The same Spirit that led Philip to the African in the desert
(Acts 8:26) also led Paul to Europe (Acts 16:6–9). The same Spirit
that came upon the disciples on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4) is
the One that came down in Cornelius’ house (Acts 10:45). If we
are aware that God treats all people alike, we will be able to see
every person as God does. We will be able to overcome barriers of
race and color. Then God can use us not only in our own home and
country, but also among people who are very different from us.
John’s vision indicates that in heaven there will be people
from all nations, singing and praising God in every language.
(Read Revelation 7:9.)
Application
1 God wants to change our ...........................................................
(identity/life).
2 In the eyes of God, all people are ..............................................
(alike/in classes).
3 When we talk about our identity, we mean .........................................
(how we act/who we are)
4 As Christians, we need to get rid of . .........................................
(unity/barriers).
B. Religious Barriers
Goal 2. State how a Christian worker can best overcome
religious barriers.
There are many religions in the world. In some of the
developing countries, each tribe or area has its own or several
religions. This is, of course, one of the greatest barriers we will
meet in trying to win people to Christ.
Several times people have said to me, “I cannot leave my
father’s religion. I must be loyal to my father’s traditions.
Christianity is foreign to my ancestors, and it is a white man’s
religion. I cannot believe it.” What can you do when you face a
barrier like this?
First, let the people who say this see the change in your life.
Tell them that God loves them. Do not argue—you will not get
anywhere! Remember what the apostle Paul said. He was also
like these people. He had his father’s religion. He was loyal and
committed to all the traditions of his family. He had imprisoned
men, women, and children who were speaking about Jesus. For
him Christianity was something new and totally against his culture
and his father’s religion. Yet this same man met Christ and became
a servant of the living God.
Some people seem to have great magical power in their
religious practices, and they are treated almost like gods in their
culture. No celebration, no sowing of seed, no marriage or burial,
could be done without their advice. Yet some of these sorcerers
have repented of the witchcraft and have accepted Jesus as their
personal Savior. Their lives were completely changed. They
destroyed all their idols and quit practicing magic. No one forced
them to do this. They did it because they had found Christ.
There is no barrier that the power of the good news cannot
break. Do not be discouraged in your witnessing. Do not be
afraid to share what Christ has done for you. Our Lord is forever
the same. He said, “‘All authority in heaven and on earth has
been given to me’” (Matthew 28:18). Not even death or hell can
stop the spreading of the good news. The Roman Empire tried
but failed. There is no religious barrier that the power of the
gospel cannot break. We cannot do it alone, but the Holy Spirit
working in us will do it!
Application
5 The best way to overcome a religious barrier when talking to
people is to
a) try to convince them that their religion is wrong.
b) tell them you tried their religion and it did not work for you.
c) show by your life that you have something better to offer.
6 We do not need to be afraid to share the good news with
religious people because
a) the power of the gospel is greater than any other force.
b) they are basically good people.
7 Have you or someone you know come to Christ from another
religion? If you answered yes, why did you decide to change?
....................................................
....................................................
C. Language Barriers
Goal 3. Identify two language barriers and ways to overcome
them.
You know your own people better than anyone else. You
know their language. That is why it is easy for you to follow
Christ’s pattern for personal evangelism by witnessing at home.
When Christ saves us and sends us out to be witnesses of His
love, He can also help us to overcome language barriers. He can
help us to learn other languages, to share with people of other
cultures what Christ has done for us.
Many Christian workers in my country have been able to

learn other languages in order to reach people of other tribes for
Christ. If the Lord gives you an opportunity to study another
language, do it. This will give you more opportunities to pass on
the good news of Christ’s saving power.
The apostle Paul did not need an interpreter, for he knew how to
speak both Hebrew and Greek and perhaps other languages as well.
If God leads you to share the good news with those who speak
another language, you have no reason to let this barrier stop you.
There is another language barrier, which we face with
two-thirds of the world’s population. That is the problem of
illiteracy—not being able to read or write one’s own language.
The United Nations spends large amounts of money for
educational programs globally. Yet, according to the UNESCO
2000 report, 20.3 % of the world’s people (15 years old and
over) are illiterate. Women make up 2/3 of the world’s illiterate
population. In my country, according to the same report, 66.1%
of the men and 85.9 % of the women cannot read.
How can we overcome such a strong barrier? We cannot give
the Bible or Christian literature to those who cannot read it. Will
this stop us from trying to win them to Christ? Far from it!
Our Lord overcame this barrier. When speaking to the educated
Pharisees, He referred to the written Word of God: “‘Haven’t you
read . . .?’” (Matthew 19:4). But when speaking to the common
people, He spoke of things from their daily life. He did this to
get them to understand the love of God. For example, Christ said
that God cared for us so much that even the hairs on our head are
numbered (Matthew 10:30). In describing the kingdom of God,
He told them stories about a man sowing a seed, about a wedding
feast, and about a lost coin. He was so practical that the common
people listened to Him gladly (Mark 12:37).
People who cannot read and write can be taught to memorize
Scripture verses. When they have the Word in their hearts, it will
keep them from sin (Psalm 119:11).
Application
8 Two language barriers are
a) ��
b) ��
9 If God sends you to people whose language you do not know,
what is the best thing to do?
a) Try to learn their language.
b) Find someone you can talk to who will pass your message on
to the people.
D. Social Barriers
Goal 4. Explain what a personal evangelist should do when
faced with social opposition.
The way certain groups are organized may be a barrier to
personal evangelism. For instance, in most African countries,
wisdom is associated with age. It is believed that the older
you are, the wiser you are. So it is not considered proper for a
younger person to speak on matters like faith to an older person.
A young person needs boldness and courage to speak in this
situation.
We are not alone in facing barriers like this. Even Jesus faced
them. At the age of 12 he talked to the doctors of the law, and
they were all amazed. For them, it was very unusual to see such
wisdom in a lad (Luke 2:47). Later in his ministry, those who
were trying to stop him from spreading the good news of God
talked about His humble social background. Even His friends
were beginning to ask themselves whether He knew what He
was doing (Mark 3:21).
When the blind man whom Jesus healed tried to tell the
Jewish religious leaders that Jesus must have come from God,
they would not accept this. They did not even think He was
worthy to speak to them about God. They were the elders, and
therefore wiser than He (John 9:28–29, 34).
Timothy, the young pastor the apostle Paul put in charge of
the church at Ephesus, also faced this social barrier of youth.
That is why Paul wrote to encourage him. Paul charged him
before the Lord and His holy angels to accept his responsibility
(1 Timothy 4:11–12).
You may also face social opposition. You may be led to
witness to people of higher position, to people with more
education, or to those with great riches. They may treat you as
unworthy to speak to them. But do not ever stop sharing the
good news. Just remember that He who has sent you is always
with you. He will give you wisdom. Christ overcame. Timothy
overcame. You will overcome too!
Application
10 Circle the letter in front of the true statements.
a) If I follow Jesus’ example, I will not be afraid to witness to
people of a higher position in life.
b) I must speak about Christ only to those younger than myself.
c) Wisdom and boldness are needed in sharing the good news
with people who are different from us.
d) I should be ready at all times to speak to anyone about Christ.
e) If we feel unworthy to talk to someone about Christ, we
should keep silent.
11 What is the most important truth you have learned in this
lesson?
....................................................
Check Your Answers

7 Your answer
1 life.
8 a) wanting to share the good news with someone, but not
knowing their language.
b) illiteracy.
2 alike.
3 who we are.
9 a) Try to learn their language.
4 barriers.
10 a), c), and d) are true
5 c) show by your life that you have something better to offer.
11 Your answer should indicate that you have learned that God’s
Word cannot be chained, and there is no power that will keep
the good news from spreading to all people everywhere.
6 a) the power of the gospel is greater than any other force.
7 Consider Your
LESSON
Approach
People are all different. Even within one nation, one people
group, or one family, you cannot treat everyone alike. What is
effective in one country may not work in another. Very often we
must use several different approaches with one person. When we
speak of approaches in personal evangelism, we mean the steps
we take to reach a person for Christ.
You may ask what specific method can be used for a certain
person. There is no single method that always works. You must
keep trying until you find the right approach. Be willing to
change your method when necessary, and let the Holy Spirit lead
you.
We have just studied how we can overcome some important
cultural barriers. Do keep that in mind as you study how to
approach people.
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The Plan
A. Be Natural
B. Do Not Condemn
C. Show Respect
D. Have Concern
The Goals
1. Show a positive, natural approach in sharing the good news.
2. Give two biblical examples of God’s attitude towards sinful
men.
3. Give an example of how a respectful attitude can bring results
in personal evangelism.
4. Explain why we need to show concern for people.
A. Be Natural
Goal 1. Show a positive, natural approach in sharing the
good news.
If we are to win souls, we need to understand what
approaches will help us to share the good news. First, we must
let our words and actions be living examples. Then we must be
natural, and look for ways to share with people from a point of
view they will understand.
Jesus approached the Samaritan woman as a traveler in need
of help. Even this sinful woman could be of help to Jesus. He
did not think of himself as too important to be helped by her. On
the contrary, He asked, “‘Will you give me a drink?’” (John 4:7).
In my country this kind of approach is called the stranger or
traveler approach.
By using such a natural approach, Jesus was able to meet
the innermost need of this woman. He was able to give her
His living water. We read in the Old Testament that Abraham’s
servant used this same approach at the well when he asked

Rebecca, “‘Please give me a little water from your jar’”
(Genesis 24:17).
People are often eager to help others in need. If you give
them the opportunity to do just a little service for you, they are
likely to listen to you as you share the good news.
The apostle Paul used the natural approach. On visiting Athens,
he was very sad when he saw that the entire city was full of idols.
Yet when he spoke to the people, he used wisdom:
“I see that in every way you are very religious.
For as I walked around and looked carefully at
your objects of worship, I even found an altar
with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.
Now what you worship as something unknown I
am going to proclaim to you.” (Acts 17:22–23)
By this simple method of talking about something in their
lives, Paul got their attention. Even though they were idol
worshippers, he was able to pass on the good news by making
use of their worship of idols. As a result, some of them joined
him and believed (Acts 17:34).
Suppose the apostle Paul had said, “You are sinners. You will
go to hell. An idol worshipper will never see God.” Maybe the
people’s response would have been much different. Probably no
one would have believed him that day.
We cannot win people with a negative approach. We must
identify with them by being natural and positive. Several years
ago I led my blind uncle, a pastor, to a village. The people in this
village made animal sacrifices in hopes that their gods would
be pleased with them. My uncle told them that animal sacrifice
was not a new thing. He told them that God was pleased with
sacrifice, and that at one time He told His people to do this
regularly.
Up to this point, the whole village just stood there listening.
They had never heard such a thing before. They were used to
negative approaches. Then my uncle went on to explain that
when the time came, God sent His Son Jesus as a sacrifice. He
told them that Jesus died on the Cross to save all humanity. And
from that time until now, God no longer wants animal sacrifices.
Jesus has taken care of it all. We can come to Him, speak to Him,
and He will hear us.
My blind uncle used a positive approach to a subject of
interest to all the people and was able to draw many of them to
Christ. Some of these people are now spreading the good news
about Christ.
Application
1 How can we best help those who are living a sinful life?
a) Tell them they will go to hell if they do not change.
b) Join them in what they are doing so we can help them more.
c) Show how our sinful life has been changed by Christ’s love.
2 Write l in the blank space in front of each approach that is
positive. Write 2 in the space if the approach is negative.
�� a Being critical
�� b Being natural
�� c Being helpful
�� d Receiving help
�� e Judging
�� f Showing love
B. Do Not Condemn
Goal 2. Give two biblical examples of God’s attitude
towards sinful men.
God has not condemned us. When Adam and Eve sinned,
God could have destroyed them at once. But He did not. Instead,
He sought them, “‘Where are you?’” (Genesis 3:9).
During the time of King David, the world was filled with sin.
People of all nations were worshipping idols, and some were
sacrificing their children to their gods by putting them into fire
(Leviticus 18:21). Even the people of Israel had abandoned their
God and had become like other nations. Of such widespread evil
King David wrote:
They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no
one who does good. . . . All have turned aside,
they have together become corrupt; there is no
one who does good, not even one. (Psalm 14:1,
3)
You would think that when God looked upon the world, then
and now, and saw its sin, He would have condemned us. But no,
listen to what He says:
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the
LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they
shall be as white as snow; though they are red as
crimson, they shall be like wool.” (Isaiah 1:18)
God is pleading with the human race. He does hate sin, but
He loves the sinner. When He looks down from heaven, He does
not see merely sinful people. He sees people sitting in darkness,
not knowing where to go and what to do. He sees them damaged
by sin. In spite of all this, He loved the world so much that He
gave us His only Son. He did not want to condemn the world, but
He wanted to save it (John 3:16–17).
Jesus did not condemn us. It was not part of His mission.
When He talked to the Samaritan woman, He knew she was
living in sin. He knew that according to the law she should have
been stoned to death. But He had compassion, and He offered
her eternal, living water. He knew that this living water would
draw her to God and away from sin (John 4:10).
We read in the Bible about another woman charged with
adultery. There were more than two witnesses against her. No
one, not even her husband or the cry of her children, could have
saved her from being stoned to death. But Jesus came to her
rescue and said to her accusers, “‘If any of you is without sin, let
him be the first to throw a stone at her’” (John 8:7). No one was
found without sin to cast the first stone. Jesus alone would have
been the one to do it. But He said to the woman:
“Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,”
she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,”
Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of
sin.” (John 8:10–11)
Imagine this woman going back to her home, rejoicing
because she had been set free! Jesus was not sent to condemn but
to give life to all those who will believe on Him.
Let us follow our Lord’s example. Our work is to give the
message of hope to those whose sins have already condemned
them. We must approach them with His love, seeing them
through His eyes.
Application
3 What was Jesus’ attitude to the two sinful women?
a) He punished them.
b) He forgave them.
4 What was God’s attitude toward the Israelites when they
sinned?
a) He wanted to punish them
b) He wanted to wash them white as wool.
5 What was God’s answer to humanity’s sinful condition?
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6 Why did God send Jesus to die for our sins?
a) Because He hated sinners so much
b) Because He loved us so much
7 What should be our attitude toward sinners?

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C. Show Respect
Goal 3. Give an example of how a respectful attitude can
bring results in personal evangelism.
We have already talked about the importance of knowing how
to approach those whose age or position are different from yours.
We see many examples of this in the Bible.
Look at the way a little Israelite girl approached her mistress.
She said, “‘If only my master would see the prophet who is
in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy’” (2 Kings 5:3)
There is great wisdom in such an approach. Being young, being
a servant, and living in a foreign land, the young girl could only
suggest to them what she felt would help. When she did so, the
result was positive, and her master, Naaman, went to the prophet.
Again, when the prophet told Naaman to go and wash himself
in the River Jordan, he could have made the wrong decision.
Because of his position, he did not want to wash himself in the
dirty water. He was going to go back home without doing as the
prophet said. But his servants approached him: “‘My father, if
the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not
have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, “Wash
and be cleansed”!’” (2 Kings 5:13).
This careful, positive approach to their master made him
willing to humble himself and go down into the muddy waters of
the Jordan River. As a result, he was healed completely!
In my country, many villages have been opened to the gospel

because the approach was positive. Some are still closed because
of a wrong approach, even though the Christian workers had the
right intentions. There may be times when the right approach is
straight or direct. But we must be certain that we are led by the
Holy Spirit at all times.
Application
8 Give an example of how your respectful attitude helped you
witness to someone.
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9 The story of the little Israelite girl teaches us that we can show
respect by
a) showing concern.
b) not saying what we think.
10 What do you think would have happened to Naaman if his
servants had been afraid to speak the truth to him?
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D. Have Concern
Goal 4. Explain why we need to show concern for people.
In personal evangelism, more than anywhere else, we should have
concern for other people’s needs. As those sent by Christ, we should
learn to walk where He walked and let our hearts be touched with the
needs around us. Human needs are basically the same everywhere.
Jesus attended a wedding ceremony that He was invited to, and
because He was there, He was able to meet a need. Suppose He had
refused the invitation. The joy of the wedding might have turned to
sorrow, and His disciples might not have believed in Him so soon. We
would not have known of His loving care in this situation (John 2:11).
When a woman from Sidon cried out to Jesus on behalf of

her daughter who was possessed by devils, He met her need.
Though His earthly ministry was demanding, He did not remain
indifferent to her cry. Jesus wept with those who wept, and He
rejoiced with those who were happy. You and I have been given
the same mission.
During an evangelistic campaign many years ago, a deacon
and I were going from compound to compound, inviting
people to our evening service and sharing with them Christ’s
good news. In one compound, we found a woman whose child
had just died. Many people were there to comfort her. We
talked to the woman and her husband and shared with them
the experience that Eve had when she lost her son, and how
God had comforted her by giving her another son (Genesis
4:25). We talked about King David who knew sorrow too,
and how God had comforted him. The hearts of these parents
were opened as they both asked for prayers. We asked God to
comfort them even as He had done for Eve and others.
One year later, this same woman gave birth to a lovely daughter.
She had experienced God’s comfort in a personal way. The only
thing these parents regretted was not having met Christ before.
Because we were concerned with their need, God was able to
do wonderful things in their lives. And through their testimony,
other people in the village have accepted Christ.
Application
11 Now it is time to practice what you are learning. In an earlier
lesson you wrote the name of someone with whom you would
like to share the good news. You have been praying for that
person. Now begin to share your Christian experience with this
person. Write his or her name here, and the date you first shared
your experiences with him or her. Then add other names and
dates as you share with people.
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8 Your answer. I hope you are always respectful. Remember that
you can be truthful with people about their spiritual needs if
you speak in love.
1 c) Show how our sinful life has been changed by Christ’s
love.
9 a) showing concern.
2 a 2
b 1
c 1
d 1
e 2
f 1
10 Probably he would not have been healed.
3 b) He forgave them.
4 b) He wanted to wash them white as wool.
5 He gave His Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for our sin.
6 b) Because He loved us so much
11 Remember that you are to plant the seed and water it. God will
do the rest
7 We should follow Jesus’ example and love them, not condemn
them.
8Expect Rewards
LESSON
Do you know of a street or building that has been named to

honor a person? Look around you and see that streets, buildings,
planes, airports, boats, towns, villages, rivers, and other things
have been given the names of people. This is done to reward and
pay tribute to them. They have been rewarded because they have
done something to help their people or their community.
The Nobel prizes are awarded each year to those whose work
has helped all humanity. An ambassador from another country
was highly honored by being given the golden key of our capital
city. All of these are great and priceless rewards. No salary can
be compared to such honors. And yet all these rewards will one
day pass away.
But what about rewards that come from God? If we know
how to pay tribute to each other, will not God do much more for
all those who love Him? Of course He will! Just the thought that
Christ will honor us before His Father should keep us faithful to
the end. Jesus encouraged His disciples, “‘Blessed are you when
people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil
against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is
your reward in heaven’” (Matthew 5:11–12).
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The Plan
A. Present Rewards
B. Future Rewards
The Goals
1. Discuss rewards we can expect as we do personal
evangelism.
2. Identify the kinds of rewards we can expect in the future if
we serve Christ.
A. Present Rewards
Goal 1. Discuss rewards we can expect as we do personal
evangelism.
Personal evangelists do not work for reward. They work
because God has loved them and Christ has saved them. They
reach people in obedience to Christ’s command. They work
because they love people and want them to have the same hope
and the meaning in life that they have found in Christ Jesus.
Yet, even though rewards are not the goal of the Christian
worker, it has pleased God to give many rewards. The rewards of
personal evangelism are present and future, temporal and eternal,
material and spiritual.
The Lord’s Presence

One of the greatest present rewards in personal evangelism
is our assurance of the continual presence of the Lord. After His
death and resurrection, Jesus sent His disciples throughout the
whole world to share His good news with all people. The task
was indeed great, and there were many difficulties. The disciples
probably wondered how they, just ordinary men filled with fear,
could ever cover the world with Christ’s good news.
But even before they could express their fear, Christ assured
them of His continuous presence: “‘Surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age’” (Matthew 28:20).
Jesus has all power in heaven and on earth. His power knows
no limit or barrier. Death and the grave were not able to keep
Him. To have such a Person always in our daily life and service
is surely the greatest reward that we can ever have.
God always makes it possible for faithful workers to do His
will. He sent Moses to deliver the people of Israel from slavery
in Egypt. Moses knew the work was too heavy for him, so he
began to have doubts and questions. How could he carry the
nation by himself? It was impossible. Moses, after realizing
his weakness, went to God. God promised that His continuous
presence would be with them all the way through that great
desert until they reached the Promised Land. In reply to God,
Moses said, “‘If your Presence does not go with us, do not send
us up from here’” (Exodus 33:15).
For Moses, the only way he could do his work was to be
assured of the continual presence of God. Likewise, the only
way for us to be able to share our Christian life and experience
successfully and courageously is to have the constant presence of
the Owner of the harvest with us day and night.
The apostle Paul was put in prison and knew many hardships
because he proclaimed the good news of Christ. But after
appearing before the judge to present his case, he wrote to
Timothy, “‘The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so
that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all
the Gentiles might hear it’” (2 Timothy 4:17).
Do you want to have this full confidence in your daily life
and service for Christ, even in loneliness and hardship? The
reward is truly great, but there is one condition. You must go
first.
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Application
1 What wonderful promise did Jesus give His disciples when He
sent them out to share the good news?
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2 How can we receive the same promise?
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3 Who stayed with the apostle Paul when he was put in prison?
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4 How was Moses able to lead the Israelites through the desert
to the Promised Land?
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5 What should be our goal in sharing the news about Christ?
a) Rewards
b) Bringing people to Christ
Satisfaction
If there is a reward any diligent worker likes to have, it is
certainly the joy of a job done well. It is better than a high salary.
Jesus gave us a good example of this in the story of the three
servants (Matthew 25:14–30). All three were given tasks to do,
each one according to his ability. But only two of them had the
joy of hearing “‘Well done, good and faithful servant!’” The
third one received no reward because he had not done what was
expected of him.
For four years, I served as a schoolteacher in my French-
speaking country of Burkina-Faso. One year, I was given a class
of beginners. There were about 70 children in the class. All came
from the villages, and not one of them could speak a word of
French. I had to start from nothing!
At the end of the school year, they could understand French

and even talk to each other, read, and write in French. For me,
there was no greater reward than to feel the joy of a job well
done.
This is also true in personal evangelism. When we see a
new convert living a Christian life, singing hymns, speaking
to a group of young people, or doing personal work of sharing
Christian experiences with someone else, this is indeed a
reward that cannot be measured in terms of earthly riches. It
is rewarding to know that we have been used to rescue a soul
from eternal loss, and that the angels in heaven are rejoicing.
Jesus told Peter, “‘Everyone who has left houses or brothers or
sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will
receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life’”
(Matthew 19:29).
Many early African Christians in my country went through
hardships. Some of them were cut off from their families and
friends. But the Lord was faithful. They were brought into a new
family, the family of God and have been blessed with all sorts of
wonderful blessings.
Everywhere you go, you will find brothers and sisters in Christ.
You may not speak their language, and the color of your skin may
be different from theirs. But you will know and feel love uniting
you all. If you lose one friend for accepting Christ or for sharing
your personal Christian experience, you will be rewarded with
many friends in God’s family.
Abraham left his home, his friends, his family, and his fields
to obey God. As a reward, he was made the father of many
nations. Indeed, he was blessed with all kinds of earthly and
heavenly riches. One of his servants spoke to him:
“The LORD has blessed my master abundantly,
and he has become wealthy. He has given him
sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants
and maidservants, and camels and donkeys. My
master’s wife Sarah has borne him a son in her
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old age, and he has given him everything he

owns.” (Genesis 24:35–36).
The 70 disciples Jesus sent out came back rejoicing at what
they were able to do in the Lord’s name. Indeed, there is no
greater satisfaction than to be used of God in bringing other
people to Him.
Application
6 What happened to Abraham when he left his home to follow
God?
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B. Future Rewards
Known Rewards
Goal 2. Identify the kinds of rewards we can expect in the
future if we serve Christ.
Besides our present rewards that we can enjoy right now,
many future eternal rewards are also promised to those who
follow Christ’s command to share the good news. The first of the
two kinds of future rewards are those that are clearly revealed
to us in the Word of God. These are the known rewards. We will
consider some of them.
1. “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the
heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the
stars for ever and ever” (Daniel 12:3). Stars are very far from
the earth, and it would take months for a spacecraft traveling
at the speed of light to reach the nearest ones. Yet from here
on earth, we see them shining! Isn’t it wonderful to know
that one day you and I will shine like stars forever in God’s
kingdom, if we have led many people to Christ?
2. We will reign with Christ! Christ has saved us so that we can

have eternal life. There is no greater gift or reward than that.
But He has also promised us His throne. Yes, we will reign
with Christ and be like Him.
3. The Lord has also promised the following crowns to all those
who love Him:
• A crown of righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8)
• A crown that will last forever (1 Corinthians 9:25)
• A crown of life (James 1:12)
• A crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4)
All of these rewards will be ours if we do the work the Lord
has given us to do. We must do it with zeal and faithfulness until
the end. Remember that you are not losing time in serving Christ.
Fix your eyes on heavenly things, for this world and all its riches
will disappear. But our work for the Lord will stand forever.
Application
7 What does it mean to say that we will reign with Christ?
a) We will share in His heavenly kingdom.
b) Many people will bow down and worship us.
8 The most important work we can do is what we do for the
Lord because that work will
a) soon be over.
b) stand forever.
9 Read 2 Timothy 4:8; 1 Corinthians 9:25; James 1:12; and 1
Peter 5:4. What is the subject of these verses?
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Unknown Rewards
In His revelation to John, Jesus said, “‘I am coming soon! My
reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he
has done’” (Revelation 22:12). Speaking to His disciples, He said:
“Blessed are you when men hate you, when they
exclude you and insult you and reject your name
as evil, because of the Son of Man. “Rejoice in
that day and leap for joy, because great is your
reward in heaven.” (Luke 6:22–23)
The apostle Paul reminded the Corinthians of the great
promises of God: “‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind
has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him’”
(1 Corinthians 2:9).
We do not know all the rewards God has planned for us. One
of the joys of heaven will be to see what He has prepared for us.
A greater joy will be to see in heaven men and women, boys and
girls with whom we have shared the good news of Jesus Christ.
What a day that will be!
Application
10 We know it is worthwhile to serve Jesus even when it causes
us hardships because
a) God will punish those who persecute us.
b) we will be rewarded if we suffer for His sake.
CONGRATULATIONS
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1 He promised always to be with them.
7 a) We will share in His heavenly kingdom.
2 By being faithful in sharing with others what Christ has done
for us.
3 The Lord.
8 b) stand forever.
4 God was with them.
9 The crowns we will receive because we love and serve Jesus
5 b) Bringing people to Christ
10 b) we will be rewarded if we suffer for His sake.
6 He received more than he ever had before.
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UNIT ONE EVALUATION

1 God revealed how He felt about people by
a) making provision for them to be saved.
b) condemning them for their sin and disobedience.
c) providing many ways to find forgiveness for their sins.
2 The one purpose of Jesus in His ministry was to
a) help people who needed Him most.
b) do the work and will of God the Father.
c) visit Samaria.
3 Jesus’ command to go to all people everywhere with the good
news of the gospel was for
a) His disciples only.
b) preachers and missionaries.
c) all believers who love Him.
4 What did Jesus mean when He prayed, “‘As you sent me into
the world, I have sent them into the world’” (John 17:18)?
a) He sends us into the world with His mission—to set people free.
b) He sends us into the world to rule and to judge those who are
wicked.
c) He sends us into the world to live our own lives.
5 Jesus told us to witness
a) only in our own country.
b) to people we like.
c) in all of the world
6 To know Christ personally, you must
a) spend time with Him.
b) memorize only scripture verses that talk about Him.
c) learn effective ways to bring others to Him.
7 Jesus told His disciples to wait until they were prepared to
witness for Him because they needed to
a) memorize Scripture.
b) know Him better.
c) watch other workers.
8 When Christians share the gospel, they can be sure

a) everyone will believe it.
b) the Lord’s presence will be with them.
c) they will never have hardships.
9 For us to fight the devil and share the good news, we must
confide in
a) our strength and power.
b) Jesus’ name and the Word of God.
c) our ability to sing praises to God.
10 What is our most important tool in personal evangelism?
a) Training
b) The church
c) The Bible
11 Perhaps the most vital requirement for personal witnessing is
a) obedience.
b) knowledge of Scripture.
c) being willing to endure suffering.
12 In what way is salt like the nature of a Christian?
a) Salt is a beautifully formed, white, crystal substance.
b) Salt is necessary for life in all cultures and nations.
c) Salt in its purified form reminds us of holiness.
13 In personal evangelism we are responsible to
a) tell our own people about Christ, and let others do the same.
b) hope that somehow others will learn about Christ.
c) tell our own people and then share the good news with others.
14 To be committed means to
a) give yourself completely to something.
b) make a promise and try to keep it.
c) be admitted into a hospital.
15 Whom has God chosen to tell the world about Jesus?
a) Preachers
b) Angelic beings
c) All of us who love Him
16 Which statement describes Jesus’ method in sharing with

others?
a) He went everywhere sharing with those who needed Him.
b) He waited for the people to come to Him.
c) He wrote all His thoughts in a book.
17 People will be more likely to listen to you when you share
Christ, if you
a) give new ideas about religion.
b) tell them their beliefs are wrong.
c) show that Christ is the solution.
18 Why should we NOT be ashamed to share our testimony of
Jesus?
a) Our testimony will be received if we are well prepared.
b) Personal sharing is God’s way of drawing people to himself.
c) We cannot all be great preachers or evangelists.
19 When Paul was in prison, he
a) shared the good news.
b) only wrote books.
c) made plans about what he would do when he was released.
20 What is our main reason for sharing Christ with those who do
not know Him?
a) So we will be pleased.
b) So their lives will be changed for Christ.
c) So we can be highly rewarded.
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Directions
When you have completed your study of each unit, fill out the
Unit Evaluation answer sheet for that unit. Read each question
carefully. There is one best answer for each question. Blacken
the space for the answer you have chosen. Be sure the number
beside the spaces on the answer sheet is the same as the number
of the question you are answering.
Example
1 To be born again means to
a) be young in age.
b) accept Jesus as Savior.
c) start a new year.
The correct answer is b) accept Jesus as Savior, so you
would blacken space like this:
1. D
Turn page over when you are ready to begin.

Unit Two Answer Sheet

Carefully blacken the correct space for each numbered item.
1 D 11 D
2 D 12 D
3 D 13 D
4 D 14 D
5 D 15 D
6 D 16 D
7 D 17 D
8 D 18 D
9 D 19 D
10 D 20 D
This is the end of the requirements for Unit Two. For grading,
return your Unit Two Answer Sheet to your instructor or office in
your area.
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Only
Date ................................
Score ................................
UNIT TWO EVALUATION

1 What is God’s answer to the need for workers in His harvest
field?
a) He wants us to pray that workers will go.
b) He will send angels to do the work.
c) He wants the Holy Spirit to do the work.
2 Why is vision necessary in personal evangelism?
a) Moral values and social institutions will change and break
down.
b) People will give up their faith in God.
c) We will not be able to see the need, and people will die
without experiencing Christ’s forgiveness personally.
3 What is the secret to true dedication?
a) Obedience
b) Fasting
c) Prayer
4 What should we do to obtain workers for God’s harvest?
a) Make every effort to recruit workers.
b) Cease our present occupations and become missionaries.
c) Pray that God will send out workers.
5 What should be our response to success as a Christian worker?
a) Be careful not to take pride in ourselves.
b) Review our techniques so that we can instruct others.
c) Double our efforts to do more.
6 If we are to witness effectively for Christ, people must
a) like what we say.
b) be able to see that our lives have been changed.
c) know that we have a good knowledge of the Bible.
7 God wants to change people’s
a) customs.
b) hearts.
c) personalities.
8 The best way to overcome religious barriers to accepting

Christ is to
a) understand the teachings of the other religions.
b) let people see the changes in your life.
c) be ready to debate the superiority of Christianity.
9 A good way to overcome language barriers is to
a) ask God’s help in learning the other person’s language.
b) study the Bible in Greek and Hebrew.
c) confine your ministry to countries that speak your language.
10 We can communicate the Gospel to those who cannot read or
write by
a) joining the United Nations literacy program.
b) speaking of things in daily life that they are familiar with.
c) avoiding references to Paul’s epistles and the book of
Revelation.
11 How might we respond when we encounter social opposition
to our witness?
a) Pray for wisdom.
b) Attempt to get someone else who would be socially
acceptable.
c) We should concentrate on our own social circle when
witnessing.
12 By approach in personal evangelism we mean the
a) methods we use to win people to Christ.
b) times of fellowship we have with other Christians.
c) type of personality we have.
13 Which is the best approach when sharing the good news?
a) Be thoroughly aware of their language and thought patterns.
b) Be a learner; ask questions in a natural and positive way.
c) Let people know that you have become righteous.
14 What is God’s attitude toward sinful people?
a) He forgives those who really try to improve.
b) He blesses righteous people who condemn sinful people.
c) He loves the sinner and wants to save him or her from death.
15 Naaman’s servants told him to obey the prophet because they

were
a) afraid of the prophet.
b) concerned about their master.
c) passing by the Jordan River on their way home.
16 Why must we show concern for those to whom we preach?
a) So they will understand that God loves them
b) So they will have a good example of how Christians act
c) To insure that God will honor our prayers for their salvation
17 Present rewards for the Christian include
a) a crown of glory.
b) reigning with Christ.
c) great joy because a soul has come to Christ
18 A sure reward for personal evangelism is
a) going to heaven when the church is raptured.
b) the assurance of the continuing presence of the Lord.
c) being given the skills necessary to preach and teach
19 Future eternal rewards for the Christian worker include
a) earthly fame and power.
b) earthly riches.
c) reigning with Christ.
20 Which is specifically identified in the lesson as a future or
heavenly reward for witnessing?
a) Shining as stars forever
b) A resurrected body
c) A permanent dwelling place in heaven
End of requirements for Unit Two. Please return your Unit

Two Answer Sheet to your instructor. Now that you have
completed your study of this course, ask your instructor to
recommend another course of study.
Final Words 111
Final Words
Dear Student,
We hope this study has made you think about your
relationship with God. After studying the lessons and answering
all the questions, have you wondered, “Am I really a Christian?
Do I know God? Is He real in my life?” We want to give you the
opportunity now to have a relationship with God.
We have all done wrong things. We have hurt ourselves and
others. The Bible calls that sin and we are all guilty: “For all
have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
Our sin keeps us from knowing God as a loving Father. But God
loves us in spite of our sin. He loves us so much that He sent
His Son to die for us. “For God so loved the world that He gave
His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall never
perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Jesus took the
punishment we deserved for our sins when He died.
Do you want to make sure that Jesus is your Savior? It is
really so simple:
• Admit that you are a needy sinner separated from God and ask
Him to forgive you.
• Believe in Jesus with all your heart and let Him know that you
accept Him as your Savior.
You can talk to God in your own words by saying a prayer
like this:
Dear Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner. Please forgive me. I believe you are
the eternal Son of God. Thank you for dying on the Cross for my
sins. Come into my life. Make yourself real in my life. Be Lord of
my life today. Thank you for saving me! Amen.
If you prayed this prayer and meant it with all your heart,
your sins are forgiven and you have eternal life. Jesus is Lord of
your life. The Bible says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful
and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all
unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
Welcome to the family of God. We want to rejoice with

you, so please write and tell us what God has done in your life.
Blessings to you!
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Personal

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School for Evangelism and Discipleship

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE SERIES

Personal Evangelism is one of 18 courses in this practical

Spiritual Life Your When God’s Design–

The Bible How to Study John’s

Who Jesus Is Your

The Church The Christian What

Service Personal Christian Teaching

Before You Begin

How to Answer Study Questions

Suggestions for Studying

Ways to study this course

you are studying through a National Office or Discipleship

About the Author

1Follow the Pattern

If you wanted to build a house, what would be the first step?

C. Early Christians’ Example

group of selected people such as the apostles, the evangelists, the

when a hunter killed an elephant, he would run back home and

By their testimonies and witnessing, the early Christians were

Check Your Answers

Do you remember the day you started learning to read? You

A. Learn to Know Christ

church. He had made up his mind to know Jesus Christ and

B. Be Filled With the Spirit

You Need Power

You Need Leading

C. Use the Best Tools

The Sword of the Spirit

Paul instructed the Ephesians to put on all the armor of God,

The Name of Jesus

I hope you have enjoyed Lesson 2. Before you go on with

Check Your Answers

An African proverb says, “One hand will never build a

The Bible compares us to soldiers (2 Timothy 2:3). Christ

Salt preserves. All over the world, and especially in

Isn’t it wonderful to know that Almighty God has chosen to

Check Your Answers

Many years ago, the Lord led me to an elderly man. I shared

A. Sharing at All Times

Christ took every opportunity that came His way to preach

2 (Choose the best answer.) What was Jesus’ method of sharing

B. Sharing Without Shame

C. Sharing To Change People

If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put

D. Sharing When It Costs

communicated with them. For many, going to church on Sunday

Check Your Answers

5Understand the Task

It was at the end of three months of hard work in the fields

Essentials of Personal Evangelism

Workers Are Needed