What are the 5 big questions you can ask anyone?
“How did we get here?
Why are we here?
Where are we going?
Do you have any answers to any of those questions?
Why do you think people find the bible so interesting?”
When the world was in crisis due to Covid-19, many people had a lot more time on their hands and it was interesting to see and hear what people got up to. During the lockdown down in Tasmania, I had an interesting time thinking of ways to reach people while people were stuck inside. One of the only reasons we were allowed to leave the house was for 'exercise'. I saw this as a great excuse to go for walks for 'exercise'.. and of course, reaching the lost. I found that people were much more friendly and willing to engage.
In Tasmania, we had pasted the 'lock-down' phase with very few restrictions left which now means that people are out and about. This time did give people time to think about some serious questions in life. The main question I've been asking people lately has been:
What did you get up to during the lockdown?
Super simple! I asked this to every person I spoke to and most people were very happy to have a chat. I asked this question to a guy at a bus stop who was reading a book and he said, ' I did a lot of reading'. we talked briefly about the books he liked and then I followed up with this question.
What's the number 1 best-selling book of all time?
And obviously, the answer is Harry Potter.. no? Oh yeah, that's right, it's The Bible of course! The Bible has had billions of copies sold and distributed. This got me thinking about how easy it is to segue into talking about spiritual things. If the person I talk to isn't much of a reader, then after I asked them what they got up to I would tell them, 'I spent some time reading the number 1 best seller of all time, do you know what that is?
The next question I have been asking people is:
“Why do you think people find the bible so interesting?”
The great thing about this question is that it isn't a 'closed question', in other words, they can't just respond with yes or no, it requires thought. I had someone recently say 'Because it gives people hope'. What a great answer. I ask them from there.
Do you think it answers some of life's biggest questions:
How did we get here?
Why are we here?
Where are we going?
Do you have any answers to any of those questions?
The reason I love using this witnessing technique is because it covers every area we want to address and it can build a quick friendship with the person we're talking to. We can get an understanding of their thoughts on whether or not God created everything, the purpose for our existence and if they think there's an afterlife. From there you can show them what the bible says on these matters and share the Good News about Jesus.
This way you are not just stabbing in the dark and hoping for the best! You have a better chance of connecting and not unnecessarily offending.
Anyway this has served me well during the Lockdown and I intend to keep using it well after we have forgotten about Covid-19 and moved on with our lives.
God Bless and be bold to try and reach out and help save someone from the burning fires. You may be their only chance to hear the good news.
JimmyC
(Just a servant trying to obey)
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