Witnessing for Jesus

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 19, 1908

Witnessing for Jesus

Children’s Lesson—No. 4

Witnessing for Jesus

Memory Verse: “Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord.” Isa. 43:10.

To bear witness is to tell what one knows. A judge or jury often decides very important matters by the testimony of one witness. Any one who knows about Jesus can be a witness for him.

Everybody is witnessing either for or against Christ. Matt. 12:30; 6:24.

How we witness:—

By our words.

By our lives.

Make practical applications to home and school life.

The whole world will hear those who witness for Jesus. Matt. 24:14.

A missionary was climbing a mountain range where were a number of homes, though somewhat scattered. Desiring to preach at least one sermon to the people, he asked how he could let them all know of the appointment. “O, just tell the first one you meet up there,” was the answer, “and he will tell all the others.” It would not take long to tell the whole world the gospel of Christ, if only each one would tell all the others in his vicinity.

Witnessing helps in overcoming. Rev. 12:11.

Common excuses:—

“I am too young.” If you can tell of the love of mother or father, you can tell of Jesus’ love.

“I am not good enough.” Ask Jesus to give you a new heart, and help you to be good. He will do it.

“I am afraid.” Prov. 28:1. The apostles were not afraid even when threatened with imprisonment. They said, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29.

“People will laugh.” Heb. 13:6.

“I don’t know enough.” J. Hudson Taylor, missionary to China, talking to a youthful Christian, said, “Does a candle become useful only after it has burned down?” “No,” was the reply; “just as soon as it is lighted.” “Then,” said the missionary, “imitate the candle, and let your light shine right at the start.”

A promise to those who witness for Jesus publicly. Matt. 10:32.

A book written for them. Mal. 3:16.