How can we share "the word of the Lord" with others today? The Verse That Guides Us “Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him, along with everyone in his household.” (Acts 16:32) How This Moment Inspires Our Own • Paul and Silas spoke immediately, naturally, and clearly. • They aimed the message at real people with real needs. • They trusted the Spirit to open hearts—just as He did for the jailer and his family (Acts 16:14). Why We Share • Jesus commands it: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19). • Faith comes only one way: “So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17). • God promises results: “So My word…will not return to Me empty…” (Isaiah 55:11). Everyday Ways to Speak the Word • Tell your story: weave Scripture into your testimony of salvation (Mark 5:19). • Open the Bible with a friend: read a short passage, ask what it says, then explain. • Send a verse by text or social media with a brief personal insight. • Offer to pray on the spot and include a verse that fits the need (James 5:16). • Keep a pocket New Testament and hand it to someone who shows interest. Let the Message Stay Central • Quote Scripture directly—God’s words carry His authority (Hebrews 4:12). • Keep it simple: the gospel “that Christ died…was buried, and was raised” (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). • Avoid endless debates; focus on Jesus and His finished work (1 Corinthians 2:2). Back Your Words With a Consistent Life • Live “worthy of the calling” (Ephesians 4:1). • Show kindness and integrity at work and home (Colossians 3:17). • Be ready to answer “with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). Rely on the Spirit, Not Your Skill • Pray for boldness as the early church did (Acts 4:29–31). • Trust the Spirit to convict and convert (John 16:8). • Remember, “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit” (Zechariah 4:6). Encouragement for the Journey • The harvest is God’s responsibility (1 Corinthians 3:6–7). • Your labor “in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58). • Stay steadfast, keep speaking, and watch God open households—just as He did in Philippi. |
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