If you are a believer in the Work of the Cross, you have probably learned there are many ways to “preach” the redemption gospel. Biblical teaching and even writing are among the most common ways to tell the message of the cross, but there are tons more!
Other methods of sharing Holy Week may be in the form of handing out gift cards, Bibles, gospel tracts and religious literature. Keeping these items in my car or purse helps me to be ready when God places an open door circumstance before my eyes.
Selling products or promoting something specific like wearing shirts and hats that have a scripture reference speak volumes when trying to convey a passion. These are always fun for me and I've had my share of lively conversations with strangers over the apparel I've often sported for a cause!
Decorating your home inside and out with a cross or sign in lights about Easter lets those who pass by know you believe Jesus is the Son of God without ever opening your mouth. At our last home my husband built a giant 12 foot cross and positioned it at the front of our property. During Holy Week it was draped with a purple cloth and anyone who drove down the surrounding streets saw our faith in action. Restrictions in our current residence do not permit us to have such a large display, however, we still have a cross in lights mounted to the house.
Watching programs and movies about Jesus such as The Passion or The Jesus Film sometimes help get a message across that can often be quite difficult, especially if you don't have all the answers to those hard questions about Christianity people frequently ask. We've shown several films in our home, and when they were over it lead to so many heartfelt conversatons including the prayer of salvation. If this is something you'd like to do, be sure to serve some great snacks and don't forget the good popcorn!
All of these ways to get the message out about God's unmerited favor for forgiveness of sins are terrific and are powerful tools to be used in the correct setting. However, did you know that individual testimonies through story telling are the most effective? It's true.
You don't have to be a preacher or bible teacher to tell someone about Jesus Christ. Simply sharing a few stories on how you learned about God can inspire people and cause them to seek out the person you call Lord.
This week believer's in Christ have a wonderful opportunity to share what it means to be "saved" by telling the events that happened in what we refer to as "Holy Week or Passion Week". Follow the footsteps of Jesus on His journey to the cross with these helpful passages from the Bible. I've listed the daily events and scriptures on the Holy Week Timeline of Events. View here.
"Go into all the world and preach the good news gospel to everyone. Anyone who believes in Me (Jesus) and is baptized will be saved, but those who refuse to believe will be condemned to hell." (from Matthew 28:16-20 and Mark 16:14-19 emphasis mine)
For those of you who haven’t come to accept Jesus, you can change that right now. God’s gift of salvation favor (grace) is free, all you have to do is receive it by faith.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son,
that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.”
(John 3:16)
In John 11:25-26 of the Bible, Jesus spoke these words to a woman named Martha, "I Am the Resurrection and the life, He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"
As a Christ follower and in obedience to the Great Commission command of my Savior, I'd pose this same question to you dear reader. Today if you put your trust in Christ; He promises to forgive and forget the past that you desperately want to leave behind. You can do it by saying this prayer sentence by sentence.
Remember, when God gives you the opportunity to share the message of the cross in witnessing (and He will) always …
Pray with others.
Sow favor and blessings.
Reap favor and blessings.
Until next time, “favor sharing the message behind Holy Week!
“I favored you while on the cross.”
- Jesus Christ
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