Mt.9:36-38 - But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
INTRO.:
A.Compassion was a characteristic of our Savior. On a number of occasions Jesus is said to have had compassion on people because of their physical or spiritual condition. We are to emulate our Savior in this.
🧡We first need to see their need of getting saved & then become moved with compassion to do something about it.
Jude 1:22-23 And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
B. The fact you are in this class shows some concern. The test of your compassion will be, what will you do with what you learn? Will you practice soul-winning? Who is it that you have compassion for? (How many have unsaved loved ones?) What about others: friends, neighbors, enemies…? C. Tonight we will discuss the basics. The succeeding classes will get into the specifics.
I. GET READY:
Personal Preparedness:
This class is a good start. 🔸Learn all you can. 🔸Go with someone else & watch & listen. 🔸Be sensitive to openings. 🔸Watch your appearance, personal hygiene, language & attitude. Have what you need: Bible, pen, paper, soul-winning materials (tracts, etc.).
Spiritual Preparedness:
🔹Have assurance of your personal salvation. 🔹Be obedient in any area the Bible speaks of or the Holy Spirit convicts of. 🔹Ask the Lord for help, direction & ability. 🔹Stay sensitive to the Spirit’s leadership.
1 Pet.3:15 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
II. GET SET…
Schedule It!
You must set aside some time each week which you prioritize, or the devil will steal it & stop you. There are two things Satan perhaps hates most after the Lord & His Word: a praying saint & a witnessing saint! Once you put soul-winning into your schedule (& mean it!), he will go away and bother someone else.
Plan It!
✔The reason soul-winning churches run a soul-winning program is to aid you in going where you are most likely to find prospects. You should always have at least some likely prospects to win when you go. ✔We will provide you with leads on folks who have visited, bus contacts, etc. You may simply go door-to-door & locate your own prospects. You should go on purpose & go according to your plan.
III. GOSPEL!
Know the Plan of Salvation:
God hasn’t given us a “plan” in one passage of Script., but has given us the basics throughout the Bible which we have systematized or simplified. We have taken Jesus’ and others’ approaches in Script. & included the main aspects of presenting the Gospel. You can use the “Isaiah Road,” the “John Road,” the “Romans Road,” or any “Road” but stay with a plan which is helpful & simple for you to use.
You must establish sinnership, show the price tag on sin, reveal the price paid and encourage a positive response, with the Spirit’s help. The critical time is when you…
Draw the Net!
There are many Christian “witnesses” who never become soul-winners, because they do not draw the net or give any immediate invitation. The devil will steal the seed of the Word from the hearts where you sow it if an opportunity is not given immediately. Drawing the net will be a major focus in this course on soul-winning.
CONCL.: If you do what you are instructed to do in this course, you CAN become a soul-winner & God will give you souls. It is His stated desire to do so! So “LET’S GO SOUL-WINNING!”