The Journey to the Kingdom Awareness of spiritual things. Willing to discuss – but a decision for Christ has no meaning. People with background e.g. church, friends, home etc. God has no relevance. No place in their experience - Need help coming to God’s King- dom - Need to win their - Need INTEREST PERSONAL INSIGHT CONVICTION Rom 10:17 MESSENGER MESSAGE INFLUENCE Phil 2:15-16 Matt 5:16 1 Thess 1:5

God’s King-dom From distrust to trust: (of a Christian) From Complacent to Curious: (about Jesus) From being closed to being open to changes in life. From meandering to seeking: -becoming true seekers. Of Jesus not just God. Count the cost. Spend time with Christians Crossing the threshold of the Kingdom God’s King-dom Our response: -Defend -Bruise -Avoid -Judge -Argue Or Pray Learn Bond To think they are ready to respond. -awareness of options. -engagement -exchange . Ideas, questions, opinions Vital role of the Holy Spirit to overcome fear, hesitancy and pain. Persevering prayer Invite them into relevant parts of your life and community. Prayerfully listen to what they say. Celebrate their growing insight. Don’t use confusing language. Be approp-riately urgent.