Lesson 13: Witnessing 149
TEACHING PLANS
Teaching Plan—Varied Learning Activities
Connect with Life
- Say, Years ago there was a reality show on television called Fear
Factor. It featured contestants doing things like lying in a box of
snakes or swimming through a small tunnel underwater. The suc-
cessful contestants won money. When faced with the opportunity
to give a verbal witness for Christ and declare the gospel, Christians
often experience a “ fear factor.” We may believe in Jesus, but panic
when it comes to making a clear proclamation of the gospel to others.
Ask, With such a wonderful opportunity, what are we afraid of?
List responses on the board. If someone says that fear is not a factor,
list that response as well.
Say, Our aim today is to review the basic truths of the gospel and
to consider declaring it with confidence to someone this week.
Guide Bible Study
- Create three groups and assign the following case study/Scripture
searches: (A copy of these group assignments is available in “Teaching
Resource Items” for this study at http://www.baptistwaypress.org))
Group One: You have arranged to have a quiet lunch with a friend
who does not know Christ. You want to share the basics of what is
necessary to become a Christian. The friend believes that being a
good person is enough to be saved. In your group, ask someone to
read aloud Romans 10:8–11. What are the main truths that your
friend needs to know?
Group Two: You have a friend to whom you need to witness, but his
culture and lifestyle are entirely different from your own. In your
group, ask someone to read aloud Romans 10:11–15. Whom does
the Lord invite to be saved? What is the responsibility of Christians
in reaching others?