Bible Study-Fishers of Men

Fishers of Men

(Matt. 4:19; Prov. 11:30; Daniel 12:3; 2 Cor. 5:20; 1 Peter 3:15)
[Most of the information was gleaned/copied from The Gospel & Personal Evangelism (Mark Dever) and Tell The Truth (Will Metzger)]

I. What Prevents us from Witnessing:
A) Phobia (Proverbs 29:25;Exodus 4:11)
B) Pride (1Cor. 4:10)
C) Prejudice (Gal. 3:28; Acts 11:3)

II. Becoming All Things to all Men (I Cor. 9:22)

A) Recognizing Audience:
1) Long-Term Intimate: Family, Close Friends
2) Long-Term Acquaintance: Some Relatives, Neighbors, People at Work
3) Short-Term Intimate: Friends, Business Associates, Classmates
4) Short-Term Acquaintance: People Met in Passing, Restaurant, Plane, Vacation

B) The Condition/Status of Person
1) Ignorant (John 4:7-26)
2) Indifferent (Luke 12:13-21)
3) Self-righteous (Matt. 23:25)
4) Professor (Luke 6:46-49)
5) Atheists (Romans 1:18-20)
6)Seekers (Phil. 2:5-11)

III. Initiate Discussion-Getting Started-Be Assertive (John 4:7, 10, 16)
*“What is your religious background?”
*“How have your views of God changed…?”
*“What do you think God thinks about the development of…?”
*“I want to help people since Jesus became the Lord of my life.”
*“Do you think God allowed these good things to happen in your life?”
*“Have you personally trusted in Christ as the basis for your righteousness?”
*“If you were to die tonight and stand before God and He were to say, ‘Why should I let you into my heaven?’ What would you say?”
*“I’ve got both good and bad news. You and I are sinners, but Jesus came into the world to die for sinners like us.”
*“Can I take 5 minutes to read a passage of the New Testament with you?” I want others to consider Christ Jesus. Do you have any questions or comments?” (Acts 17:22-34; mark 10:17-27; John 4:4-30; John 19:17-20:31; John 3:14-20)
*“God led me into this profession because He …”