BE READY TO SHARE GOOD NEWS - Jesus Revolution - Bible Study

"In your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you." - 1 PETER 3:15

Peter was just one disciple whose life was forever changed by Jesus. Related to the opening verse, he was the first to identify Jesus as the promised Savior and Son of God, but he then quickly stuck his foot in his mouth by trying to tell Jesus how to be the Messiah (Matt. 16:22). Later, Peter was caught off guard before the crucifixion and denied knowing even Jesus three times (Matt. 26:69-75). After Jesus’ resurrection, Peter not only preached the first sermon (Acts 2:14-40) but was constantly being questioned and challenged by the same religious leaders who had Jesus executed and regularly imprisoned or beat Peter (Acts 3–5).

What does 1 Peter 3:16 say about the attitude we should have toward people who don’t know Christ yet?

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The Apostle Paul went from a great persecutor of the church to one of the greatest missionaries. Look at what he wrote to a young man he was mentoring.

In 2 Timothy 4:1, what reason does Paul give for what he’s about to say in the next verses?

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Copy 2 Timothy 4:2–5 into the space below, underlining all of the action verbs that Timothy is personally responsible for doing.

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To help you be “ready at any time,” use the following space to think about and write out a simple gospel presentation. Verses have been provided if you need them.

What is God’s desire for people (Luke 19:10; John 3:16)?

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What is our great problem as people (Romans 3:23)?

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What did Jesus do to make a relationship with God possible again (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)?

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How must we respond to Jesus (Romans 10:9-11)?

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How does this give us a renewed perspective and purpose in life (Romans 12:1-2)?

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To end, read and reflect on 2 Corinthians 5:18–20. Pray for opportunities to share the gospel and to see people reconciled to God.