1. 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

2. 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.