“At Their Reach”

Acts 24

Today’s message is about keeping Jesus at a reachable place, many

times we share Jesus at a high standard that people so I can’t reach
that so why even try.

Today we will learn to find out what is going on with the people we are
sharing Jesus with and to speak into their life’s by know their interests.

By sharing Christ this way they learn that Jesus is reachable. Amen

We left with Paul being questioned by the Jewish council which turned
into a riot. (Roman arrest)

Paul was sent to Caesarea for his protection, there was news of a plot
to kill Paul.

Over forty men had made a vow not to eat or drink anything until Paul
was killed.

Let’s pick up the story in chapter 24

Acts 24:1-9

Jewish leaders bring in the smooth talker

1. Tertullus a lawyer of those times.
2. Sweet talker I front the right people.
3. Accuses Paul of three things.
a. Being a trouble maker.
b. A ringleader of an unrecognized religion.
c. Someone who desecrated the temple.

Acts 24:10-16

Paul states his case

1. I know you.
a. Judged Jewish affairs for many years.
b. I’m not worried as I make my defense.
c. In fact you will be able to figure this out.

Paul is wise to know who he is speaking to.

Gang we need know who we are talking to, where they come from,
their life style and their interest.
Paul knew about Felix, we need to be prepared to share Jesus.

We can’t just wing it. A verse that used to justify winging it is.

Isaiah 55:11
11 It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces
fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I
send it.

We need to be prepared to share. Knowing who we are and sharing

will make a difference.

What’s the big deal?

1. If people see that you really care about them they tend to listen.
2. If you teach them how to resolve their problems they’ll come
back.
3. Letting them know that you worry about them, makes them feel
they are worth it.

Kehau’s job

People with different needs, different personality all lacking Jesus in

their lives.

How do we know what to share? We need to listen!

James 1:19

Ask the people, “What is it that they want out of life?”

Some people are looking for…

1. Forgiveness/Death

Here we can share John 3:16.

16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

2. Love/sense of belonging

Here we can share John 10:10.

10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to
give life in all its fullness.

3. Family/friends.

Here we can share John 1:12.

12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to
become children of God.

4. A way to overcome fears.

Here we can share Matthew 10:29-31.

29 Not even a sparrow, worth only half a penny, can fall to the ground
without your Father knowing it. 30 And the very hairs on your head are
all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to him than
a whole flock of sparrows.

5. Be prosperous/successful.

Here we can share 1 John 4:4.

4 But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won your
fight with these false prophets, because the Spirit who lives in you is
greater than the spirit who lives in the world.

Be careful not to talk too much, we don’t want others to feel like what
they have to share means nothing or very little to us.

A good illustration is the story of the women at the well. (John 4)

Jesus asks for a drink.

Why ask me for a drink.

If you knew the gift God has for you and who I am, you would ask me,
and I would give you living water.

What Jesus did?

1. Asked a Question?
2. Had a conversation.
3. Revealed her life.
4. Not condemning her.
5. Received her with open arms.
6. Jesus promises her a new life.
7. Willingness to repent and believe.
8. Place of worship was in person not a place. (Answered her
question.)
9. V-26 declared that He is the Messiah.

Results
V-39 Many people were saved because of this lady’s words.
(Testimony).
Let’s remember not to make Jesus unreachable. Remember to always
share Jesus “At Their Reach”.

PRAY

SALVATION

TITHES/OFFERING

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