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Brady• May 22, 2023•
A message from the series “Toolbox for Evangelism.” Nearly a third of Jesus’ teachings consisted of stories, or parables. These seemingly innocent tales were not just given for entertainment though — they were designed to penetrate the heart in a way a series of commands couldn’t. They forced the listener to meditate on the teachings and make the change from the inside out. As such, they were exceedingly effective.
Can we use parables today? Of course! Maybe not in the same way as Jesus, but using illustrations can still be effective if handled properly.
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CloseEvangelism becomes a lot easier once we realize the need for evangelism in the first place. But we already see the need, don't we? God tells us to do it and we do it -- simple as that, right? It should be, but the need for evangelism has its roots in a proper understanding of grace and mercy. Once we realize the gift that's been given to us, it should be natural for us to extend it to others. To put it simply, maybe the reason we don't evangelize as we should is because we fail to see our own need for salvation -- and in turn, fail to see the need of others.
Last modified: May 22, 2023