| Bible Study "Personal Witness" |
When we become a child of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, we become responsible to
tell others about Christ. Someone has said that John 3:16 is the gospel in a “nutshell.”
Memorize the verse and be prepared to share your faith with others.
1. Circle keywords or phrases in the following Scriptures.
Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19 (NIV)
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and
praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to
everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with
gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)
For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard." They replied, "Believe
in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-- you and your household.". Acts 4:20; 16:31
(NIV)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 1:8 (NIV)
We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through
us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV)
2. What do we learn about our responsibility as witnesses in:
3. Memorize ***1 Peter 3:15***
Strengthening Your Walk:
Answering the following questions regarding Witnessing will help you to grow and learn
more regarding God’s Word. Look up the Scripture references to find the answers.
Witnesses for Christ:
1. What does it mean to let your light shine before others?
(Matthew 5:16)
2. What did Jesus mean when He said He would make you fishers of men? (Matthew 4:19)
3. According to Acts 1:8 where are we to be witnesses?
4. What does it mean to be a witness? (Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15)
5. In what ways should you answer someone who asks why you believe in Jesus?
(1 Peter 3:15)
6. What does Acts 4:20 say we should be doing regarding speaking out?
7. What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?
(2 Corinthians 5:20)
8. Who should our service or actions in life reflect? (Ephesians 6:7)
9. What are we who believe in Jesus promised in Acts 16:31?
10. Witnessing should bring glory to whom? (Matthew 5:16).
tell others about Christ. Someone has said that John 3:16 is the gospel in a “nutshell.”
Memorize the verse and be prepared to share your faith with others.
1. Circle keywords or phrases in the following Scriptures.
Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19 (NIV)
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and
praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to
everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with
gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)
For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard." They replied, "Believe
in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-- you and your household.". Acts 4:20; 16:31
(NIV)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 1:8 (NIV)
We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through
us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV)
2. What do we learn about our responsibility as witnesses in:
- Matthew 4:19
Acts 4:20; 16:31
Matthew 5:16
2 Corinthians 5:20
1 Peter 3:15
Acts 1:8
3. Memorize ***1 Peter 3:15***
Strengthening Your Walk:
Answering the following questions regarding Witnessing will help you to grow and learn
more regarding God’s Word. Look up the Scripture references to find the answers.
Witnesses for Christ:
1. What does it mean to let your light shine before others?
(Matthew 5:16)
2. What did Jesus mean when He said He would make you fishers of men? (Matthew 4:19)
3. According to Acts 1:8 where are we to be witnesses?
4. What does it mean to be a witness? (Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15)
- a. At Home?
b. Around Friends?
c. Around Relatives?
d. At Work?
5. In what ways should you answer someone who asks why you believe in Jesus?
(1 Peter 3:15)
6. What does Acts 4:20 say we should be doing regarding speaking out?
7. What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?
(2 Corinthians 5:20)
8. Who should our service or actions in life reflect? (Ephesians 6:7)
9. What are we who believe in Jesus promised in Acts 16:31?
10. Witnessing should bring glory to whom? (Matthew 5:16).