Talking Jesus
Session Two
READ
“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.””
WRITE
What do you think Jesus meant by ‘go and make disciples’?
WATCH
DISCUSS
Film 2 - A Beautiful View
1. What prompted you to become a Christian? A conversation with a friend? The influence of family? A random encounter with a Christian?
2. What opportunities have you had (or missed) to talk about Jesus recently?
WATCH
DISCUSS
Teaching 2 - What Motivates Us?
Does sharing your faith feel like climbing an impossibly high mountain? What stops you from sharing your faith?
In the teaching video, Philip feels compelled by God's love to talk about Jesus. The outcome of a friendly chat with a neighbour surprised him. Describe an occasion when you have shared your Christian faith. How did you feel before and after talking about Jesus? What was the outcome?
Alexia invited her university friends to church. Some came along. Others said 'No!' but they remained friends. When did you last invite someone to church? What happened? If they said 'No!' what happened next?
Andrew reminds us that we can be confident talking to others about Jesus, because it is Jesus who saves people, not us. Having watched two of the Talking Jesus videos, how do you feel about sharing your faith? What could GO mean for you?
Talk about what can help motivate you to share your faith when you feel tired or afraid. How can you be intentional this coming week about talking Jesus?
CHALLENGE
Pray for Five
Think of the people you know - friends, family, colleagues, other members of the gym, choir, sports club… Which five people will you be praying for over the next few weeks? Remember, one in five of the people we talk to wants to know more.
Ask God for opportunities to share your faith with them.
What are you taking home from this session?
PRAY
Let’s end this session praying together for each other and for our friends and family who don’t yet know Jesus.
