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Our life is the most profound witness to our connection with God.

A False Perspective:  Only certain people can share their faith.

The Reality of God's Truth:  ALL Christians can share their faith.

Scripture:  Colossians 1:3-6

The Four-Part Story of Hope

The story of Jesus is also our story.

1) Death - "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God." (Col.3:3)

2) Resurrection - "...when you were buried with him in baptism, you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead." (Col. 2:12 NRSV)

3) Ascension - "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God." (Col. 3:1)

4) Return - "When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." (Col. 3:4)

Hope in ACTION

Romans 12:10-18:  Be devoted to one another . . . Honor one another . . . Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer . . . Practice hospitality . . . Bless those who persecute you . . . Live in harmony with one another . . . live at peace with everyone.

Hope in WORDS

I Peter 3:5:  Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect . . .

The Hope we have in Jesus is ALIVE and will NEVER die!

Putting what we've heard in action:  Soul Training Exercise

Practice being more intentional about reaching out to others to help draw them into the life of faith.

1) Pray - Pray for God to send someone, or if God has already laid someone on your heart, pray for God to create an opportunity to share.

2) Watch - Ask God to help you see who he is bringing to you and to see when you can take the next step.

3) Reach out - Find ways tor each out to the person in nonthreatening ways.

4) Listen - Listen for clues to the other person's heart.

5) Connect - Try to connect his or her situation with the message of the gospel

6) Share - Share your story or thoughts, explaining how the gospel has intersected your life.

7) Invite - At some point invite the person to join you at church, a small group study or a social activity with other Christians. 

Above all, keep praying for this person . . . and be prepared for it to take time. Trust God!