A fun first meeting of the year!  It was great to talk about evangelism.  Let’s be real clear: 2 Kings 7 is not about evangelism per se.  But there is something we can learn about the impulse that is in every human heart to share good news.  Here’s what we learned:

1. First, this story is about four men who were saved from certain death.
2. Next, this story is about the unexpected salvation that comes from God.
3. Finally, this story is about the recognition by these lepers of the desperation that faced those in their community, and their responsibility to proclaim that good news.

Do you see how this story is a shadow of the gospel and the our part in evangelism?

For teenage Christians—whether you find yourself surrounded by non-Christian peers or largely isolated from unbelievers—one of the best ways you can prepare for evangelism is to grow Christ-likeness.  By cultivating character now, you can create a platform to preach.  This is what brings credibility to the message.  We’ve heard before how God calls us to be “distinct, but not separate.”  By God’s grace, you can do just that.

There are a lot of ways you can get started.  Begin by seeing who God has given you to reach out to.  Then think through together as a family: how can we interact with non-Christians as a family, or invite them along in what we are already doing?  Try it out.

And send me your testimonies!  I would love to hear about what your family is doing!

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