As explained more fully in the video below, things in the news, like killing the leader of ISIS and the USA pulling out of Syria then Russia joining with Turkey in Syria is fulfilling specific prophesies spoken of in Isaiah 17 and Ezekiel 38. It also is showing us that events prophesied in the Old testament are in fast-forward mode in being fulfilled. Like never before we need to share our faith for we may not be here much longer to warn others.
Below is a simple bible study on witnessing that I want to share with you.
2 Timothy 2:23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife (arguments) . 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive (argue); but be gentle unto all men… patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Our part in witnessing to the lost or backslidden
1-What are we to avoid? 2 Timothy 2:23
2-What are some things GOD instructs us to do to reach the lost and hurting? 2 Timothy 2:24-25
Gently instruct—be patient, humble, teach the Word and correct so they will be open to the witness of the HOLY SPIRIT in their hearts. Pray with expectant Hope that GOD will speak to them through our words.
3-By rejecting GOD’s way and words who do they really oppose? 2 Timothy 2:25
4- What must GOD do before a change can come? 2 Timothy 2:25
Let them see HIS side of the situation (turn their eyes to the truth- repentance means to turn around 180 degrees and have a change in the way you see something).
5- What does question 4 produce in the one who opposes? 2 Timothy 2:25
An awareness/a knowing of the truth
6-Is that the same as accepting the truth?
No, you can know and turn away from the light of the truth, or you can seek to walk in that light. An example of this Felix the Roman ruler over Palestine trembled as he heard the truth. He understood all too well what it meant, but he flatly refused to walk in the light and stopped Paul’s preaching Acts 24:25, Romans 1:18-20.
7- What does the term ‘come to your senses’ mean?
It is when one accepts the truth that GOD’s way is right.
8- Now is a time for choice, what is that choice and who must initiate it? 2 Timothy 2:26
A person must want out of the snare of the lies he has believed and desire to draw near to GOD. To escape one must be willing to give up the lies he believed and the actions that got him trapped.
9-If the choice is to leave the snare of the sin that has entangled him, can anyone stop him?
no, but it may be hard, very hard. It means holding on to and verbally speaking aloud the truth over and over when he is tempted. It may take some time to feel fully free from the temptations.
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Sharon
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