Morning: The message, "Teach Your Children Well," explored Proverbs 22:6. Solomon explains that the direction we set for our child is the direction they will most likely follow throughout the course of life. Some believe that Solomon is suggesting we should shape our instruction to fit each individual child. Some believe that he is suggesting that our instruction should be on the level of a child. Others, perhaps the majority, suggest he is telling us to direct our children's path. Each possibility has merit. Parents are given the responsibility of shaping their children.
Evening: In VBS clinic, we looked at Day 4: Connect with Others. During Discipleship Training, we looked at John 4:1-42. This passage relates the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. That story gives us a glimpse at how Jesus evangelized. Concerning this passage, Robert E. Coleman in his book, The Master's Plan of Personal Evangelism, offers 10 observations. Here are some of them:
1. There are no racial or cultural barriers to the gospel.
2. We should not hesitate to acknowledge our need for help, even if only for a drink of water.
3. A conversation is sure to get attention when we start at the point of the other person's concern.
4. The simplest things of ordinary experience can be turned into spiritual object lessons, making theological truth easier to grasp.
5. Listening to people brings their gratitude and affection.
6. In talking to people, it is well to anticipate response and plan ahead how to answer.
7. Marginal issues should be avoided.
8. One person excited about Jesus is the best advertisement for the gospel.
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