Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We encourage you to spend time examining the following passage(s) of Scripture that shaped this sermon:
How does faith come?
Vacillation and insensitivity - where are you?
Whose Work is it?
Is the commission given to the disciples (and to every Christian through Scripture) a suggestion or a command? Why is the distinction important?
Can you summarize "the gospel" in a few sentences?
Steve identified two poles Christians typically vacillate between when it comes to sharing the faith. What are they? With which do you resonate?
Why are you hesitant or afraid to share your faith verbally with others? What do you fear will happen?
Does it make a difference for you to know that you are not responsible for anyone's conversion to faith? If yes, why? If no, why?
If conversion is God's part, what is your part?
Steve identified three kinds/categories of people. What are they?
Steve suggested adopting an outlook of moving everyone you meet - Christian or not - one step closer to Jesus. What do you think about that? What would it look like for you to do that?Resources Cited/Consulted
BST: The Message of Mark, Donald English
NINCT: The Gospel of Mark, William Lane