Knowing God Personally

KNOWING GOD PERSONALLY

On a scale of 1-10, how confident do you feel to share your faith with others?

Thought Shower: What are some of the things that someone needs to understand in order to become a Christian?

THE KNOWING GOD PERSONALLY OUTLINE:

The Knowing God Personally booklet is a really helpful tool to help us share the Gospel clearly. It has been extremely helpful for many to become confident in sharing their faith and has been used to help lead many to faith.

As a group, read through the booklet up to the prayer.

What are your thoughts about this outline?

Was there anything new, surprising or helpful for you?

BENEFITS OF THE BOOKLET

• Keeps the gospel clear
• Prevents us missing important points
• Can be left with people afterwards
• Gives us confidence
• Has helpful Diagrams

How do you think this tool could help you in explaining your faith?

When might it be good to show people the KGP booklet?

MAKING IT INTERACTIVE

Try and make it interactive and not just a monologue. It is helpful to think of a couple of questions you could ask for each point of the KGP.

THE TWO CIRCLES

The two circle diagrams are an excellent way to clarify what it means to receive Jesus and make it personal.

What would you do in the following Scenarios?

1. They are on the left and want to stay there
2. They are on the left but want to be on the right
3. They are already on the right

OTHER ADVICE:

• Keep it clear and simple. It’s not a time to overcomplicate things, besides, Satan will be also be doing all he can to confuse the situation.
• Encourage, but don’t pressurise. Be positive about them making a commitment but It’s important they know that this is their decision.
• Depend on God. Ultimately, God opens people’s hearts but uses us in his purposes on the earth (Acts 16:14). Remember, Success in witnessing is simply sharing Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God.
• Follow up soon. If someone prays to become a Christian, arrange a time to meet soon to help them understand what is next.

PRAYER

Ask the Lord to help you look for opportunities to share the KGP and to give you boldness to take those opportunities.

ACTION POINTS

During this week, memorise the titles of the 4 points and share the booklet with a non Christian.

DIGGING DEEPER

Read Acts 17 and Acts 18. Compare how Paul shared the Gospel in Thessalonica and Corinth with his approach in Athens. What are the main similarities and differences? Why do you think he chose those approaches?