The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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Now you will have the opportunity to apply the insights from your study of these lessons in a practical sharing experience that you and your mentor agree to. To think through the vindication of the Messiah through his risen life lies at the core of your Christian identity and service. No other idea or doctrine of the Christian life carries such weight or significance as the truth of the resurrection of Jesus. Your ability to share this truth concisely, persuasively, and in a number of different contexts is critical for your ongoing ability to win people to Jesus, and make disciples of them. To think about your practicum, begin by thinking of all the ways that this teaching can influence your devotional life, your prayers, your response to your church, your attitude at work, and so on. The key to becoming a good communicator of the Gospel is to know it so well, to be so familiar with it that you are ready for any situation. This familiarity with the truths of the resurrection will mean that you will be able to apply this teaching in all phases of your life, work, and ministry. The nature of this ministry project is to practice these skills in a tangible way, in a place and setting where you live, work, and minister. In the next days you will have the opportunity to share these insights in real-life, actual ministry environments. Pray that God will give you insight into his ways as you share your insights in your projects. Seek the Lord about the implications of these high truths on the resurrection. As you meditate upon these texts and truths, ponder your situation and ask the Lord to reveal to you any particular ways he wants you to respond to these insights. Are there any issues, persons, situations, or opportunities that need to be prayed for as a result of your studies in this lesson? What particular issues or people has God laid upon your heart that require focused supplication and prayer for in this lesson? Take the time to consider carefully what the Lord wants you to do or say, and receive the necessary support in counsel and prayer to respond immediately to what the Spirit has shown you.

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