Tag: Paul Dybdahl

Releasing Into Ministry

• Lesson 9 for the week of May 26 to June 2

One of the astonishing features of Jesus’ ministry here on earth is the degree to which he entrusted his message to imperfect human witnesses. He did this while still here, and then asked his followers...

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Equipping for Evangelism and Witnessing

• Lesson 8 for the week of May 19 to May 26

According to the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide, “we must first be grounded in our relationship with Jesus before we can be ‘properly equipped’ to effectively witness for our faith.” Reread the quotation above....

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Corporate Evangelism and Witnessing

• Lesson 7 for the week of May 12 to May 19

As we ha ve noted in previous lessons, the work of evangelism is not simply the task of professionals. The church as a whole is called to bear witness to the gospel. We often emphasize...

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Personal Evangelism and Witnessing

• Lesson 6 for the week of May 5 to May 12

Most of us live in an increasingly specialized society. General practitioners are being replaced by specialists in almost every field. What about evangelism? Can anybody be a witness for Jesus, or is our job merely...

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Sequential Evangelism and Witnessing

• Lesson 5 for the week of April 28 to May 5

Imagine traveling to a distant land as a pioneer missionary. You arrive, unpack your luggage, and settle into your home. Then what? How should you begin your work? How does the example of Jesus’ life...

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Evangelism and Witnessing as a Lifestyle

• Lesson 4 for the week of April 21 to April 28

When we speak of “evangelism,” many of us may think first of a public proclamation of the gospel. The reality, however, is that whether we realize it or not, each one of us preaches a...

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Spiritual Gifts for Evangelism and Witnessing

• Lesson 3 for the week of April 14 to April 21

Seventh-day Adventists believe that the spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament did not end in the apostolic age. Instead, the Spirit continues to supply the church with the gifts that are needed for effective...

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Every Member Ministry

• Lesson 2 for the week of April 7 to April 14

This weeks lesson explores the idea that every follower of Jesus is also a minister. While I suspect many would agree with this concept in theory, I also suspect that most of us are not...

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Defining Evangelism and Witnessing

• Lesson 1 for the week of March 31 to April 7

Our discussion this week centers on the definitions for evangelism and witnessing. For Webb (author of the Adult Sabbath School Study Guide), evangelism and witnessing are part of the Christian’s “job description.” In Acts 1:8, Jesus...

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The Promise of His Return

• Lesson 13 for the week of March 24 to March 31

Leading Question: Why is it that the promise of Christ’s return is so easily dimmed in our world? Suggestion: Have class members share their favorite Second Coming passages from Scripture and the stories that illustrate...

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Love Stories

• Lesson 12 for the week of March 17 to March 24

Leading Question: What was a “love story” like before sin entered the world? How did sin affect the male-female relationship? In some ways, the only love story before sin, that of Adam and Eve, was...

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God as Artist

• Lesson 11 for the week of March 10 to March 17

Leading Question: How do Christians celebrate the beautiful in a world that is so heavily marred by sin? Devout conservatives Christians often find it difficult to recognize beauty for beauty’s sake.  It is much easier...

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The Promise of Prayer

• Lesson 10 for the week of March 3 to March 10

Leading Question: Why are God’s answers to prayer so unpredictable? The topic prayer is a huge one. The list of different kinds of prayer is impressive: Praise, thanksgiving, complaint, and petitionary are some of the...

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The Bible and History

• Lesson 9 for the week of February 25 to March 3

Leading Question: Is this world the best that God can do, or are we looking for a better one? The important questions in this lesson can perhaps be addressed against the backdrop of a chapter...

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