Sharing Jesus

In sharing Jesus with others, canned presentations can be helpful for the person sharing the faith, but a more tailored approach that considers the recipient of the message will be most helpful. There is a need to be more artful in our approach by really listening people before “presenting” a Jesus package.

If we truly love people, then we will listen to their needs and questions. By listening to people in conversations, what “life questions” and “life concerns” have you heard brought up by those who may not know Jesus as their Savior? Some I have heard are as follows:

“I want to make a difference, but I don’t know how.”
“Things really seem unfair.”
“I have been hurt or disappointed by people and church.”
“What is life all about really?”
“Marriage is tough and raising kids these days is scary.”
“I work hard so I can play hard. TGIF!”

If these are some of the big concerns and questions people have, then what is the Good News (gospel) in response to these concerns and questions?

Honest answers and genuine dialogue about what concerns and questions people are wresting with will lead to a better attempt at communication the good news of Jesus. Jesus had (and still has) a way of connecting with people through their real needs. And then He expresses God’s compassion, healing, and forgiveness.

Two great books to consider reading or learning more on listening and communication:

Evangelism Made Slightly Less Difficult by Nick Pollard
The Art of Personal Evangelism by Will McRaney