Mission in Action

Power Evangelism In Action

God is raising up a new breed of believers. They are bold to enter in and do the same works Jesus did. They are Power Evangelists.

           

             A.        Harvest Field

Jesus said the harvest was plentiful but the workers were few.  Our Father God is the Lord of the Harvest. He has sent workers into his harvest field. Matthew 9:37-38

            B.         Law of Sowing and Reaping

God's law of sowing and reaping is still in effect. The Church will reap what she sows in every area.  If we don't give up, we will see the harvest. Galatians 6:7-9

            C.         Supply and Increase

God has promised to supply both the seed for sowing and the bread for provisions.  Then He has promised to multiply and increase our fruit. 2 Corinthians 9:10

            D.        Miracle Evangelism

Miracles were an important part of Jesus instructions for evangelism in the Great Commission. Mark 16:15, 17-18, 20 We are to teach believers how to be effective in evangelism, how to "cast out demons," and how to "lay hands on the sick."

            E.         Jesus Our Example

Jesus began His ministry by personally teaching, preaching, healing, bringing deliverance and recovery, setting captives free, having compassion. Luke 4:18; Matthew 9:35, 36

            F.         Multiplication

The ministry of Jesus was limited to one village at a time.  Then Jesus began to multiply His ministry by commissioning the twelve disciples.  They were to do the same ministry and operate with the same love and compassion Jesus had. John 14:12

                          1.         Twelve Disciples

First the disciples were instructed to pray for the harvest.  Then they were commissioned - given power - and then they were sent out. Matthew 10:1, 5a, 8

2.         Seventy Disciples

After the twelve disciples had returned rejoicing, Jesus commissioned seventy disciples and sent them out. Luke 10:1, 9

3.         Every Believer

Just before Jesus left this earth, He commissioned all believers and sent them out.  The believers are to do the works of Jesus and greater works. Mark 16:15, 17-18 Jesus said when we proclaim the Gospel He would confirm His Word with miracles. We should expect them.

Jesus instructed us to do exactly the same works He did during the time of His ministry. To know God's pattern for effective evangelism, read Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and see ourselves doing the same works as Jesus did.

The works of Jesus are not finished. Luke said the works of Jesus He recorded were only a record of the beginning works that Jesus "began to do and teach." Acts 1:1

            G.        Same Power

The same power of the Holy Spirit which came upon Jesus to equip Him for His earthly ministry is available to empower believers today. Acts 1:8 The power which comes through the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the power to be a witness for Jesus Christ. It is the power which is provided for every believer to be effective in miracle evangelism.

Ps. Jithro Alesna

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