Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare, Mentor's Guide, MG08

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E V A N G E L I S M A N D S P I R I T U A L W A R F A R E

Evangelism Methods to Reach the Urban Community

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Welcome, in the strong name of Jesus Christ! After your reading, study, discussion, and application of the materials in this lesson, you will be able to: • Share with others the kind of lifestyle and conduct we as leaders must adopt in order to touch our urban communities. • Show from Scripture how evangelism is not only what we say but who we are and what we do (i.e., evangelism must be rooted in solid character and genuine spirituality). • Recite what kind and quality of spirituality we need to have to be a credible witness to God’s grace in Christ (through our walk with God, our relationship with our families, and with outsiders). • Demonstrate with Scripture the importance of a lived faith, of being zealous to do good works, especially on behalf of those who are poor and most vulnerable. • See how we can prepare for effective evangelism through prevailing intercessory prayer. • State from the Bible the importance of the roles of personal soul-winning, public preaching, and discourse in evangelism. • Give an overview of the importance of the concept of the household network or oikos in urban evangelism.

Lesson Objectives

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Evangelism, Jesus Style

Devotion

Matt. 25.41-46 - Then he will say to those on his left, “Depart fromme, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. [42] For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, [43] I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.” [44] Then they also will answer, saying, “Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?” [45] Then he will answer them, saying, “Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of

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