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Shalom friends,
Y o u r
J e w i s h / G e n t i l e W i t n e s s i n g
~ Proclaiming ~
For I am not ashamed of the Good News, since it is God’s powerful means of bringing salvation to everyone who keeps on trusting, to the Jew especially, but equally to the Gentile. Romans 1:16 CJB
13 since everyone who calls on the name of Adonai God will be delivered.14 But how can they call on someone if they haven’t trusted in him? And how can they trust in someone if they haven’t heard about him? And how can they hear about someone if no one is proclaiming him? Romans 10:13,14
Suggestions
Real Love - Respect - Boldness
A. Be a real friend. Be yourself! There are many spiritual scalp hunters who want to win a Jewish/Gentile soul for Christ but are completely unaware of the person who is that soul. Have a well-rounded relationship with your friend before you attempt to witness on a personal basis.
xxxIt is the continuing person-to-person witness through which most people have been won to their Messiah.
B. Do not be afraid of discussion on life issues. They can give you insight on how your friend perceives and understands things. Listen when he talks about the things which concern him and discuss what his Jewishness or other ethnic/cultural background means to him.
xxxIn no way let him come to the misunderstanding that you only care for him "in order to convert him."
C. In some way give testimony to the Gospel. A good place to begin is to tell specifically how God has answered prayer in your life. Avoid testimonies that talk about the peace and joy that you have in the Lord....remember, those who follow Eastern religions or any number of the "new" cults give such testimonies, as well as those who are made happy by the Jewish religion.
D. Answer questions or objections from Scripture. But remember, you do not have to answer a question when it is asked. You can say, "I don't know the answer to that, but I'll find out." or "Let me think about it a little more and I'll give you an answer the next time I see you."
E. See if your friend will study the Bible with you. Do not concentrate only on the Messianic prophecies - - there is valuable truth in all Scripture. A good beginning point is Genesis 12 through Exodus 20....the story of the major covenants. However, if your friend is willing to study the Scriptures on a person-to-person basis, you may want to consult with your pastor. He will be able to recommend an appropriate study plan.
F. Offer to pray for your friend's needs. While our prophetic or teaching ministry is not always acceptable, most people appreciate prayer; and God seems to be particularly pleased to honor prayers as evidence of His existence.
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13
G. Encourage your friend to communicate with Jewish & other Christians. Such a meeting might be painful, but it does bring persons to the place where they realize that Jesus is for Jewish and all other people too!
H. Emphasize that Messiah Christ is the sin-bearer for Jew and Gentile alike, and that a person does not have to relinquish his Jewishness or ethnic/cultural to accept Jesus. Invite him to come to your church, special Christian activity, and/or offer to go with him to a local Messianic Jewish Congregation.
xxxRemember that your friend may have been taught that they will be committing spiritual treason even to consider the claims of Messiah Jesus. It is up to you to show him that is not true.
I. Ask for a decision. As a general rule, it is not good to press for a decision, but you will know the timing on the matter. Do not forget to ask the person for a decision.
xxxOver the last 50 years of serving Jesus in evangelistic ministry in Israel and around America I have attempted to remember the above points when sharing our Lord Jesus to whomever I can with a joyful heart and expectation! Mainly in One...On...One situations! One thing that has been beneficial with people not having a good English understanding/speech is using two identical witnessing tracts, one in English and the other in their best language. This worked many times often leading to their acceptance of Jesus as their Lord and Savior! My first use of this was with a Chinese person from Hong Cong, so do not let language be an obstacle.
AT OUR MISSION HOUSE The Menorah House within the heart of the Denver Jewish Community:
xxxOn Wednesday evenings I am teaching a course Ha-Mashiach - The Messiah of the Hebrew Scriptures prior to His first coming using the resource book by Arnold Fruchtenbaum. You may want to check it out.
xxxVerse by verse Monday evening I teach on Daniel and right now I Samuel every Shabbat Saturday.
xxxIf you have any questions or would like help please contact me.
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Please pray for the people of Israel, their safety, and for them to call out to God. Psalm 122:6
God bless and keep you, Numbers 6:24-26
Messianic Pastor Reuben Drebenstedt reuben@menorah.org
Menorah Ministries and Congregation Or HaB'rith - Light of the covenant
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