Big Idea

You can pass on the good news to unexpected people.

Key Verses

Matthew 10:19b-20 NLT

“…don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”

Romans 10:14 NLT

“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?”

John 9:11

“He told them, ‘The man they call Jesus made mud and spread it over my eyes and told me, “Go to the pool of Siloam and wash yourself.” So I went and washed, and now I can see!’”

J High Questions

1. Who is going to beach baptisms today?

2. When was a time that you did not share a story because it felt uncomfortable or you could not find the words?

3. Read Matthew 10:19-20. How does this encourage you to share your story even talk about Jesus with others?

4. Try using the framework for telling your story (I was… But God… Now I… )

5. Challenge to write down your story of how God changed your life (testimony).

High School Questions

1. Who is going to beach baptisms today?

2. When was a time you did not share a story related to God because you felt uncomfortable or that you were imposing your beliefs on someone?

3. Read John 9:25. How can we use this example to improve the way we share our story?

4. Who is someone you can share your story with this week?

5. Challenge to write down your story of how God changed your life (testimony).