Mark these Key Words: Ambassador, Disciples, Imitate

2 Corinthians 5:20

“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled for Christ.”

What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

How does an “ambassador” represent the one he portrays?

Acts 1:8

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

What is a “witness for Christ?”

Name some ways you as a witness for Christ can carry out your calling amongst your family and circle of friends.

In what way does the Holy Spirit empower you to carry out this mission?

Matthew 28:19

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

As an ambassador and witness, how is God speaking to you personally to “Go make disciples?”

1 Thessalonians 2:8

“Having so fond an affection for you, we were well=pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.”

As you witness, describe the over ________ power of your lifestyle, your example in the success or failure of your quest.

1 Corinthians 11:1

“Be imitators of me, just as I also am Christ.”

Identify an area of your life that needs to be cleansed up to make your witness for Jesus effective.

APPLICATION:

How do these passages relate to me today? What changes does it bring to my life?

LOCKER ROOM:

“Represent Jesus”: Great Slogan yet difficult to accomplish. Why is it worth it to you?

MEMORY VERSE:

1 Corinthians 11:1

“Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.”

MY PRAYER

Adoration: Father, today I praise You for…

Confession: Father, please forgive me for…

Thanksgiving: Father, today I’m thankful for…

Supplication: Father, the people and things that I wish to pray for today are…