Psalms of Discipleship. Principle #18 (Evangelism). May 18, 2013

Hello dear friends! Today's Psalms of Discipleship is a reminder of the power behind your personal story. Jesus has touched your life in a profound way. Are you telling somebody about it?

Redeemed, and I love to proclaim it,

Denny

Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #18

Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life

Key Scripture: I will sing of the lovingkindness of the LORD forever; To all generations I will make known Your faithfulness with my mouth. Psalm 89:1

Core Value: Evangelism

The best stories are the stories that we have experienced. Everyone can recite the words to their favorite poem or memorized prose, and even be expressive with deep feeling. But there is a far greater power when we tell our stories to others. As disciples of Jesus, we tell the story of our great redemption. We tell the story of how Jesus changed our life. We share with others of His great love for us.

This lyric from this classic hymn describes the power behind a personal story.

I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story, because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.

Refrain: I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

You’ve got a story to tell. Are you telling it?

Principle #18 & Personal Application: Quality disciples love to share their testimony with anyone who will listen.

• The disciple of Jesus has a song that rings true: the Lord is merciful.

• The disciple of Jesus desires to reach as many people as possible with the Gospel.

• The disciple of Jesus makes it a life priority to share of the Lord’s faithfulness with others.

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

What has Jesus done in my life that I need to share with the lost?

Who needs to hear my testimony this week?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, by faith, I will sing of Your lovingkindness forever. May I be able to testify to as many people as possible of your great faithfulness.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…

Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism

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Psalms of Discipleship (Evangelism) Principle #38. October 13, 2012

Hello my dear friends! Are you a good story teller? Before you answer too quickly, remember that every disciple of Jesus has the opportunity to tell the greatest story ever told. Yes, God the Father did send His Son into the world and die on the cross for our sins and was resurrected on the third day. And yes, He did send His Holy Spirit to empower us. And yes, we are a part of the greatest story ever told. Its our redemptive story too. In today's Psalms of Discipleship, the Psalmist gives his perspective of why his story is so powerful. It's because of our Great God.

Sharing the Greatest Story ever told with you,

Denny

Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #38

Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life

Key Scripture: 14 But as for me, I will hope continually, And will praise You yet more and more. 15 My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And of Your salvation all day long; For I do not know the sum of them. 16 I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, Yours alone. 17 O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds. 18 And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come. Psalm 71:14-18

Core Value: Evangelism

Everyone who is a disciple of Jesus has a story, a unique personal account, of how the love of Jesus invaded their heart and made all things new. Every redemptive story has two parts: part 1 is where we were and part 2 is where we are now. Before Jesus showed His love to us, we were lost. After His love overwhelmed us and embraced us, we were saved (for example, John 3:16). It’s that simple. And because our story is that simple we can share a simple Gospel with those who are still experiencing stories that are stuck in part one.

Who needs to hear your story, your redemptive story, today?

Principle #38 & Personal Application: Quality disciples tell others about God’s great love and His glorious salvation.

• We tell of a God who gives us hope and a desire for endless praise

• We tell of a God who is righteous

• We tell of a God who saves

• We tell of a God does great deeds

• We tell of a God who will never forsake us

• We tell of a God who gives us the power to declare His strength and power to those who have yet to hear the gospel

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

Does the need to share my faith depend upon how I feel about me or how I feel about the Lord?

A great God offers a great salvation to a people in great need. When I share my faith, what kind of words do I typically use to describe the gospel?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, because of Your grace You have given me hope that causes me to have endless praise for You. I praise You for Your righteousness and for Your great salvation. I praise You for Your great deeds and thank You for Your faithfulness to never forsake me. May I be faithful in sharing the Gospel with those who are apart from Your family.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism

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