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Evangelism Challenge: Pray for Opportunities
Evangelism Challenge: Pray for Opportunities
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men. … This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim. 2:1, 3-4).
Prayer plays a vital role in evangelism. If no-one around you seems interested in the gospel, maybe you aren’t praying enough. Or maybe your prayers aren’t specific enough. Be sure to pray for individuals by name—people you already know.
Then ask God for boldness to take action. Don’t expect God to bring interested prospects to you (although that can happen). Expect to “GO,” like Jesus told His apostles (Matt. 28:19). Be prepared to pursue opportunities deliberately and proactively. Ask for the strength, persistence, and confidence necessary for the task.
Every single one of us can pray for evangelistic opportunities. Do it at least once in the next couple of weeks. In fact, you should consider making it a part of your daily routine.
Bible Quiz
1. In what chapters in Matthew is the Sermon on the Mount recorded?
a. Chapters 2-4
b. Chapters 5-7
c. Chapters 8-10
d. Chapters 11-13
2. What book in the Bible asks, “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth”?
a. Psalms
b. Proverbs
c. Ecclesiastes
d. Song of Solomon
3. “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘_____.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘_____.’ And let the one who is thirsty _____; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.”
Scrambled answer key:
2. c. (Eccl. 12:1). 1. b. 3. Come, Come, come (Rev. 22:17).
