Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at The Well.
Speaker: Phil Payne
Everyone has a STORY
The Primary way that God desires to reach the world with the good news of Jesus is through Relationships. Ordinary, everyday relationships.
John 4: 1-42
- Jesus was living his ________________ life on an ______________ day.
- Jesus found ______________ ground in spite of _________________.
- Jesus did not make his personal ______________ his highest priority.
- Jesus made himself _________________.
- Jesus took his ____________. He was not in a _______________.
- Jesus had an extended ______________ where he ___________ her story.
Action Steps for this week
- Remember that God is already at work.
- Add an “Include me Prayer” this week.
- Reflect on the Story of God and how it has intersected your story. Think about how the Gospel has changed your life.
- Identify the people that you are already in relationship with.
- Slow down. Make some space. Intentionally ask someone this week about their story.
- Remember that God is already at work. Cooperate with Him.
Your Testimony: How to Share Your Story
Each of us have a story to tell how Jesus came into our lives, saved us from our sin, and called us to Himself. Sharing our story is important because it helps us move from strangers to friends. All of our stories are different, but there is one enemy; Satan and the effects of sin, and one hero; JESUS. When we take time to listen to others stories and share our own – we are participating in God’s plan as His ambassadors.
Use the 3 sections and questions below to help you write out your story.
- Before I Accepted Christ (or gave Him complete control)
- What was my life like that will relate most to the non-Christian?
- What did my life revolve around the most? Where did I find my security and happiness? (The non-Christian is relying on something external to give him happiness)
- How did those areas begin to let me down?
- How I Received Christ (or gave Him complete control)
- When was the first time I heard the gospel?
- What were my initial reactions?
- When did my attitude begin to turn around? Why?
- What were the final struggles that went through my mind just before I accepted Christ?
- Why did I go ahead and accept Christ?
- After I Accepted Christ (or gave Him complete control)
- Specific changes and examples of the changes Christ has made.
- Why am I motivated differently?
- How are my relationships different?
- How are my life goals different because of Christ?
Helpful Hints
- Write the way you speak; make the testimony yours.
- Practice this over and over until it becomes natural.
- Keep it short – 2-3 minutes. At that length, it's easily something you can put into a conversation without it becoming a monologue.
