Another tool we use, when not trying to be “so efficient”, is the (60 to) 90 second testimony. For me, it would be something like this:
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There was a time in my life when I was suspicious of everyone, questioning their motives, and their actions. I was fearful of being taken advantage of, being tricked, but most of all I was afraid of dying. I grew up knowing about Jesus but not trusting in Him. I felt angry, rejected, and abandoned.
Then a good friend invited me to a special music concert. There was also a speaker who said that God loves me, offered His Son Jesus to pay for my sins, and that there was no better time than now to follow Jesus.
The speaker asked if anyone would like to receive God’s forgiveness and to follow Jesus. I knew in my spirit that God was speaking directly to me that night. And so I did ask God to forgive me my sins, and I did choose to follow Jesus.
God has continued to be with me, as He promised. I cannot say that life has always been easy nor that I have always obeyed, but Jesus has always been faithful. I know without doubt that God loves me, provides good in my life, calls me His child, and protects me. Because of this, I now have a peace, joy, and love that I could never have imagined otherwise.
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This follows the same idea, of before Jesus, meeting Jesus, and life after Jesus.
I’m sharing this here to help folks see a little bit into how we break the ice sharing the Gospel, and how simple and straightforward it really can be.
D Helfrick 