Discipleship Training Course

PHASE 2 – LIVE THE JOURNEY
James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to
become angry
It’s so important to listen where people are at. If you truly listen, you
will know which approach of the gospel you can take to
encourage and lead them to an option of freedom.
So here are some approaches that can help you in certain
circumstances.
There are many struggles, hopes, fears and dreams that sit on the
surface of people‘s stories. If we listen well, with dependence on
the Holy Spirit, we can discern which approach people need to
hear most. For e.g.
To those searching for acceptance in all the wrong places,
we can point them to perfect acceptance in sharing the
gospel from a place of being made worthy through Christ.
To those searching for fulfilling relationships, we can point
them to a profound, personal union with Jesus Christ.
To those who struggle with bitterness and resentment, we
can show them the love of Christ in the gospel
of redemption. That He died for all, and His grace and
forgiveness is for all, no matter who or what that person is.
To those who fear disapproval or demand the applause
from others, we can share the gospel of adoption, where
we have been adopted into Gods family, which is the
ultimate approval and produces humble confidence.
To anyone longing for a new start, we can share the gospel
of Hope. The hope of being a new creation in Christ Jesus.
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