As I was having lunch with someone recently, I started using Scripture to make some points. He looked at me from across the table and said, “I know one verse in the Bible.”
That was an interesting statement. I thought this could be a good or not-so-good situation. It would be good if everyone grew up memorizing Scripture, but it just isn’t that way anymore. Also, it could mean he is a blank slate on this topic, and I could lay down a good foundation. He had grown up with a little bit of Buddhism in his past.
Here is my question: If someone said they only knew one verse in the Bible, which verse do you think it would be?
Would it be any of the following verses:
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
As some phrase it: “Love is patient and love is kind.”
Nope, it was none of these. So I asked him which one it was. He said it was a verse from the book of Romans:
Romans 7:15
For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
He had actually heard that verse in a YouTube video, and it completely stuck with him. He was going through some life issues, and that verse spoke to his circumstances.
So what did I do next? I used it as a springboard to share other verses and the gospel. I actually handed him my Bible a couple of times and had him read various verses out loud. Remember to take your Bible with you whenever you are ministering to someone. Many have never read from the Bible before, so you can just put it in their hands and let them read it.
Keep boldly planting seeds in the days to come!
Until the nets are full,
P.S. Steven used the following question with his father:
Hi, Mark!
I just wanted to share a quick testimony that I was reminded of and thought I would share it. One day, I asked my dad, who wasn’t a Christian then, “Dad, if I was invited to your funeral, would I be happy or sad? Happy that you knew the Lord Jesus as your Lord and Savior or sad because you died and went to Hell?” My dad told me it was none of my business, but I think I got to him a little bit with the question.
I think that question, “Would I be happy or sad if I was invited to your funeral?” is a valid one for everybody. Just thought I would share.
Happy soul-winning!
Steven
I like that question. It will get people thinking!
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