1. White Unto Harvest (John 4:31-38)

2. Evangelism  Our fundamental task World not too wicked (Genesis 6, 7) World not too wicked (Genesis 6, 7) Gospel thrives in such environments (Corinth; Ephesus) Gospel thrives in such environments (Corinth; Ephesus)  Commission was to the world Focus on the world: Discouragement Focus on the world: Discouragement Focus on the Gospel: Power (Romans 1:16) Focus on the Gospel: Power (Romans 1:16)

3. Family  Often overlook the obvious Andrew found Peter (John 1:33-45) Andrew found Peter (John 1:33-45) Lois and Eunice taught Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15) Lois and Eunice taught Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15) Noah saved his family (2 Peter 2:5) Noah saved his family (2 Peter 2:5)  Mixed families Choice often necessary (Matthew 10:34-37) Choice often necessary (Matthew 10:34-37) Unbelieving spouses (1 Corinthians 7:12-15) Unbelieving spouses (1 Corinthians 7:12-15) May be won (1 Peter 3:1-7) May be won (1 Peter 3:1-7)

4. Family  Tragedy of losing one’s family Need training (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7; Ephesians 6:4) Need training (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7; Ephesians 6:4) They have souls too (Matthew 10:28) They have souls too (Matthew 10:28)

5. Common People  Often seek those who are uninterested Only go to “nice” areas Only go to “nice” areas Locate in more affluent neighborhoods (James 2:1-10) Locate in more affluent neighborhoods (James 2:1-10)  Looking for certain hearts Pure (Matthew 5:3) Pure (Matthew 5:3) Humble (Matthew 11:25) Humble (Matthew 11:25) Honest and good (Luke 8:4-15) Honest and good (Luke 8:4-15)

6. Common People  Don’t force it on those with no desire The “wise” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25) The “wise” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25) Reject salvation (Acts 13:46) Reject salvation (Acts 13:46)

7. Good Moral People  Some “good” people will be lost “Good” is not the same as “saved” “Good” is not the same as “saved” All have sinned (Romans 3:23) All have sinned (Romans 3:23)  Two examples Cornelius (Acts 10:1-8) Cornelius (Acts 10:1-8) Nathaniel (John 1:47) Nathaniel (John 1:47)  “Good” men must hear the gospel. Sin entered all of them Sin entered all of them Saved only through the gospel (Romans 1:16) Saved only through the gospel (Romans 1:16)

8. Disgustingly Sinful People  Act like we only want to save the “saved” Pharisaical (Luke 15:1, 2, 11-32; 18:9-14; 19:1-10) Pharisaical (Luke 15:1, 2, 11-32; 18:9-14; 19:1-10) Such contact with “sinners” displeased Jews Such contact with “sinners” displeased Jews Harlots and publicans would enter the kingdom first (Matthew 21:31 Harlots and publicans would enter the kingdom first (Matthew 21:31

9. Disgustingly Sinful People  Even Jesus’ disciples had trouble with this Samaritan woman (John 4) Samaritan woman (John 4) Wondered why He talked to her (v. 27) Wondered why He talked to her (v. 27) She saw a city full of prospects (vv. 39, 40) She saw a city full of prospects (vv. 39, 40)  These also need the Gospel Corinthians past (1 Corinthians 6:9-11) Corinthians past (1 Corinthians 6:9-11) Should Paul have preached in Athens? (Acts 17) Should Paul have preached in Athens? (Acts 17)

10. Conclusion  Harvest is now  Laborers few in number