Why is evangelism so hard?

1. Why do you think evangelism is scary? What tempts you to keep the gospel to yourself?
   
2. As he’s sending them out to share the good news, Jesus tells his disciples to “Have no fear” (Matthew 10:26). What reason does he give in Matthew 10:28?
   
3. What is “the cross” Jesus calls us to take up in Matthew 10:38? (Hint: it’s not trials or sickness.) How can this scripture help us in evangelism?
   
4. Does the topic of evangelism bring feelings of guilt? How can we overcome this guilt?
   
5. Do you think you need to be gifted in a certain way to share the gospel? Why or why not?
   
6. What does our indifference about the lost say about us? What attitude would
   reflect the heart of God?
   
7. How does thinking about the realities of heaven and hell affect our heart for evangelism?
   
8. What excites you about learning how to share the gospel in the rest of this course?