August - Recruiting Followers (Evangelizing to make Disciples)
8/3 - Know Where They Are, Acts 1, specifically the phrase “…the uttermost parts of the earth…” in verse 8. The word can be translated “the lowest” or “the end” - which I hope Elijah Talley will use to use to point out that we need to be aware of where sinners—especially the ones in trouble or in transition”—are and can be found. Yes, everywhere, but to say “there is fish everywhere so throw your hook in anywhere” is not very helpful. Where are we most likely to catch fish… or in this case, sinners.
8/10 - Go To Them, Mark 16, specifically verse 15 and the imperative command to “Go… preach”—so, the message is specifically about ways for us to be where the sinners are and to be vulnerable in their circles and on their territory. Jesus was known to hang out with publicans (crooks), sinners (prostitutes), and drunks. The poor and the outcasts knew they were loved by Jesus. He was where they were; among them; caring for them in practical ways and “learning” of their plight. This was compassion, empathy, sympathy, friendship, cultural connection!
8/17 - Shine Brightly, John 13, specifically verse 35, and also pointing back to Matthew 5:16. We must be full of genuine love, holiness, truth, and humility - these godly traits will distinguish us from the world and their ways and will be a platform upon which the gospel invitation can be established and erected securely and effectively.
8/24 - RSVP, Acts 2, especially verse 38 & 41 which declare plainly that Peter called on his hearers to REPENT & RECEIVE. We are also commanded to call people to come to Christ; for them to call on the name of the Lord. The gospel demands a response!
8/31 - Training Recruiters, 1st Corinthians 14, really the whole chapter in this case because Paul was working on the Corinthian believers and trying to train them to look beyond themselves and consider what their worship culture looked like to the world who they should be reaching with the gospel.
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