The Pattern of the Christian Life
July 25, 2021 Speaker: Mike Newman Series: Special
Topic: Great Commission Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:8, Philippians 1:25, Colossians 1:28, Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 15:36
Working Definition of "Follow Up" - Through assessing the soil of a person’s heart through prayer and guidance from the Holy Spirit, the pursuit of another for their spiritual
good and God’s glory. (Shorter Definition: Pursuing people).
- Pray for them
- Prior to meeting them
- Pray for the members of my group
- The work is fervent prayer
- Pray for guidance of the Holy Spirit
- “Oh Lord, if I am going to live as sent, who are you sending me to?”
- “Which one are you sending me to?" (person A, B, or C).
- “How and when Lord?” A calendar, spiritual, marital question.
- Prepare a question
- Think about the conversation ahead of time
- Requires that you remember what people say.
- This is for the Christian, not just the pastor.
- Prepare a verse
- Pray and think about it ahead of time
- “Hey, could I share a verse with you”
- Pray for them in person
- Ask if it is ok to pray for them
- If appropriate, ask if you could put your hand
- Don’t be weird with your words. Be simple and short.Tell the Lord what is on your heart.
- Pack a mint
- Pay it forward:
- encourage them to pursue and follow up
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