2. In Messiah, God was reconciling the world to himself, not
counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to
us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are
ambassadors for Messiah, God making his appeal
through us. We implore you on behalf of Messiah, be
reconciled to God.
(2 Cor 5:19–20 ESV)
3. In Messiah, God was reconciling the world to himself,
not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting
to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are
ambassadors for Messiah, God making his appeal
through us. We implore you on behalf of Messiah, be
reconciled to God.
(2 Cor 5:19–20 ESV)
5. In Messiah, God was reconciling the world to himself, not
counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting
to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are
ambassadors for Messiah, God making his appeal
through us. We implore you on behalf of Messiah, be
reconciled to God.
(2 Cor 5:19–20 ESV)
7. In Messiah, God was reconciling the world to himself, not
counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to
us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are
ambassadors for Messiah, God making his appeal
through us. We implore you on behalf of Messiah, be
reconciled to God.
(2 Cor 5:19–20 ESV)
8. πρεσβε
ύ
ω presbei-ou
Ambassador — envoi, legate, one who travels as a
representative or spokesman for the king. The emperor’s emissary
representing Rome to foreign countries.
Bauer, W., F. W. Danker, W. F. Arndt, and F. W. Gingrich, eds. “πρεσβε
ύ
ω”. BDAG. 3rd edition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.
12. In Messiah, God was reconciling the world to himself, not
counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to
us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are
ambassadors for Messiah, God making his appeal
through us. We implore you on behalf of Messiah, be
reconciled to God.
(2 Cor 5:19–20 ESV)
13. δ
έ
οµαι deo-mai
Implore — to plead, request, beseech from someone, to press
someone, to repeatedly petition or lobby a person.
Bauer, W., F. W. Danker, W. F. Arndt, and F. W. Gingrich, eds. “πρεσβε
ύ
ω”. BDAG. 3rd edition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.
14. δ
έ
οµαι deo-mai
Implore — emotional element, exhortatory element, and yes…
Bauer, W., F. W. Danker, W. F. Arndt, and F. W. Gingrich, eds. “πρεσβε
ύ
ω”. BDAG. 3rd edition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.
20. In hearts honor Messiah the Lord as holy, always being
prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a
reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness
and respect, having a good conscience
(1 Pet 3:15–16 ESV)
28. Citation
How do we “implore”?
1. Being Prepared
2. Making a Defense (apologia)
3. Giving Reason
4. Being Gentle
5. Showing Respect
29. Citation
How do we “implore”?
1. Being Prepared
2. Making a Defense (apologia)
3. Giving Reason
4. Being Gentle
5. Showing Respect
6. Maintaining Good Conscience
30. Citation
How do we “implore”?
1. Being Prepared
2. Making a Defense (apologia)
3. Giving Reason
4. Being Gentle
5. Showing Respect
6. Maintaining Good Conscience
44. Ask Questions
1. Ask get-to-know questions
2. Ask transitional questions — moving from secular to spiritual things
45. Ask Questions
1. Ask get-to-know questions
2. Ask transitional questions
3. Ask meaning-making questions — directing from fact to personal
46. Ask Questions
1. Ask get-to-know questions — building a connection with them
2. Ask transitional questions — moving from secular to spiritual things
3. Ask meaning-making questions — directing from fact to personal
47. “I thought I saw a seder plate in your home. Do you celebrate Passover?
“Did you grow up celebrating Passover? What was that like in your home?
“What does Passover spiritually mean to you? Why do you celebrate it?
48. TPS
Turn to a neighbor and ask 3 questions
1 ask one get-to-know question
1 ask one transitional question, leading into a spiritual conversation
1 ask one meaning-making question, personalizing the conversation
49. 1. Make Friends
2. Af
fi
rm Jewishness
3. Ask questions
4. Share testimony
50. Citation
What is a “testimony”?
➡ It is your story
➡ It tells people how and when you embraced Yeshua, Jesus.
53. What is your “Testimony”?
?
Act 1
You did NOT Believe
in Yeshua (Jesus)
54. ?
What is your “Testimony”?
Act 2
Someone TOLD you
About Yeshua (Jesus)
Act 1
You did NOT BELIEVE
in Yeshua (Jesus)
55. ?
Act 3
You BELIEVED
In Yeshua, Jesus
What is your “Testimony”?
Act 2
Someone TOLD you
about Yeshua (Jesus)
Act 1
You did NOT BELIEVE
in Yeshua (Jesus)
56. ?
Act 4
You FOLLOW Yeshua
Your life is CHANGED
What is your “Testimony”?
Act 3
You BELIEVED
In Yeshua, Jesus
Act 2
Someone TOLD you
about Yeshua (Jesus)
Act 1
You did NOT BELIEVE
in Yeshua (Jesus)
63. 1. Make Friends
2. Af
fi
rm Jewishness
3. Ask questions
4. Share testimony
5. Stop & Listen
64. Stop & Listen
1. Is your friend interested or polite?
2. If they’re just polite, pause and wait
65. 1. Make Friends
2. Af
fi
rm Jewishness
3. Ask questions
4. Share testimony
5. Stop & Listen
6. Pray for them
66. Pray for them
1. We have a prophetic & priestly ministry
2. Pray for your non-believing friend
3. Ask others to pray for your non-believing friend
4. O
ff
er to pray for your friend
67. 1. Make Friends
2. Af
fi
rm Jewishness
3. Ask questions
4. Share testimony
5. Stop & Listen
6. Pray for them
7. Answer questions
in person
69. Answer questions
Offer to answer questions
Try to answer questions in-person
Set up a meeting
Meet in a convenient place & time (ex. Starbucks)
70. Answer questions
Offer to answer questions
Try to answer questions in-person
Set up a meeting
Meet in a convenient place & time
Limit the meeting (ex. 45 minutes)
71. Answer questions
Offer to answer questions
Try to answer questions in-person
Set up a meeting
Meet in a convenient place & time
Limit the meeting (ex. 45 minutes)
At the end, set up a follow-up meeting
73. Answering questions from the Bible
1. Give them a Bible
2. Ask them to read the Scripture aloud
3. Ask questions about what they read
4. Explain the background of the passage to them
• Who is “Isaiah”,
• What is “Romans”,
• Who was “Paul”?
• When was this all written?
