Parashat: Chayei Sarah
חַיֵּי שָׂרָה
“Life of Sarah”
Gen 23:1-25:18
Genesis 24:10–14; Genesis 24:15–21; Genesis 24:55–59
Rebekah had the heart of a servant, and she chose to act.
Back to the Basics – Sharing
4 Areas of “The Basics”
א New Identity
ב Relational Habits
ג Vital Truths
ד Basic Symbols
November 12 Review: Fellowship
Fellowship Pitfalls to Avoid
1. Don’t play the shame game
2. Avoid the speaking evil or gossip
3. When we disagree, avoid bitterness, anger or strife
Follow the Fellowship Road
1. Find your group… love them well
2. Be a part of a ministry and serve
3. Love and encourage others so they feel known, noticed, and loved
Back to the Basics: Sharing
John 6:35; Psalm 107:2; Psalm 96:2–3; Matthew 10:32–33
How to Talk to Your Friends About Your Faith
1. Be a practical witness
Matthew 5:13–16
- Shine… let ’em wonder what ya got!
- Goodness and kindness are the evidence of a changed life
2. Pray for the lost & those friends/family who do not know Yeshua…then put actions to those prayers!
- A. Write down your story (testimony)
- B. Have a friend or mentor help share with you
- C. Invite your friend to a service or event
- Remember that you are planting a seed, not an entire tree!
1 Corinthians 3:6; Colossians 4:5–6
3. Be Ready any time… in any season to share
1 Peter 3:15
Prepare Your Testimony
- 1st minute – life before Messiah
- 2nd minute – how you came to Messiah
- 3rd Minute plus – life change after Yeshua
4. Be persuasive but remain humble, recognizing when you do not know the answers to questions.
1 Peter 3:15–16
But when someone comes to that point and has a crisis of belief, with humility and reverence, be ready to share.