1. Circle key words and phrases in the following Scriptures.

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2 lesson seven: tell others about christ When we become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ, we become responsible to tell others about Christ. There is no greater privilege than sharing the love of God with your friends, family, and neighbors. 1. Circle key words and phrases in the following Scriptures. [Jesus] said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. MATTHEW 4:19 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. MATTHEW 5:16 * But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 PETER 3:15, NIV For we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.... Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household. ACTS 4:20; 16:31 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. ACTS 1:8 46

3 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20 2. What do we learn about our responsibility to tell others about Christ in (answer briefly on the following page): MATTHEW 4:19 MATTHEW 5:16 1 PETER 3:15 ACTS 4:20; 16:31 ACTS 1:8 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20 3. Memorize 1 Peter 3:15. NOTES: 47

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5 lesson seven: tell others about christ worksheet WHAT DID YOU LEARN... About our responsibility to tell others about Christ? 48

6 verse study form: memory verse Using the suggested memory verse, 1 Peter 3:15, But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect (niv), complete this verse study form. 1. Verse reference 2. List two key words and define them. Key word Definition Key word Definition 3. What does the verse say? (Paraphrase rewrite the verse in your own words.) 4. How can you apply the truth of this verse to your life today? Spend a few moments in prayer, asking God to apply the truths you have learned to your life. 49

7 how to memorize The seven detachable memory verse cards to your right are a very important part of your completion of this Knowing Christ Bible study. After each of the lessons in this booklet, you should memorize the verse for that lesson. As you use each card, detach it and keep it in a convenient place for frequent review. Do you doubt your ability to memorize these Bible verses? SAY IT ALOUD Say the verse aloud so that you can hear it as well as see it and think it. SAY IT THE SAME WAY EACH TIME Each of the seven memory verse cards includes a topic name, such as Salvation, along with the verse and the reference. Each time you say the verse, do so in this order: 1. THE TOPIC 2. THE VERSE 3. THE REFERENCE Reciting these three elements the same way each time will help you to firmly fix the passage in your mind. SAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN The real secret of Scripture memorization is review, review, review. Quote the verses often, asking God for deep understanding and seeking to apply each verse to your life. 50

8 4. THE BIBLE But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. JAMES 1:22 1. SALVATION For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. JOHN 3:16 5. PRAYER Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. JOHN 16:24 2. ASSURANCE And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. PHILIPPIANS 1:6 6. THE HOLY SPIRIT IN YOU But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. JOHN 14:26 3. TOTAL COMMITMENT TO JESUS CHRIST Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. PSALM 37: TELLING OTHERS ABOUT CHRIST But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 PETER 3:15, NIV

9 Knowing Christ and Walking With Him 2002 (revised 2006, 2013) Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Compiled from the following materials: My Commitment 1979, 1982, 1996 (revised 1997), 1998 BGEA Thirty Discipleship Exercises 1980, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1994 (revised 1998) BGEA Your Christian Life 1997 BGEA All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.