View an in-depth discussion of Share Him in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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1. Why is “Sharing Him” in this Quarterly—that is, how is it one of the ways to “Grow Your Relationship with God?”

2. What are other examples where “only in the doing” can you grow more deeply into a relationship or experience? (e.g., what’s the difference between “learning about marriage” and being in a marriage? Or “learning about friendship” and being in a friendship? “Learning about nursing” and doing nursing?)

3. The first disciples went from “consumers” (“let’s check this Jesus out and see what He’s got for us”) to “apostles” sent out (“And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us” 2 Cor 5:19-20).
Have you noticed that giving someone a ministry in the church often has the same effect in moving them from peripheral “consumers” to committed members? Why is that so?

4. How is your church doing at calling everyone to a ministry vs “hoarding” ministries among a few?

5. C.S. Lewis writes about how he discovered that worship of God made perfect sense. He noticed that people “worship” (that is, show overflowing excitement and an intense desire to share their experience with others) about all kinds of things – music, a trip, a book, a new person they are dating, etc.
Under this definition, willingness to share about Jesus is a measure of our worship of Jesus. What’s your reaction to this assertion?

6. Pastor David Hartman, in his book Winning Ways to Witness, identified 7 different “witnessing styles” that are all effective, but vary by our gifts and personality. These are:

1. Prayer for others who need Christ
2.  Being a true friend to those God has placed around us
3. Serving the needs of people in most need
4. Telling your own story/testimony
5. Inviting others to meet church friends/inviting to church
6. Spiritual conversations (moving conversations to questions of why we are here, the purpose of life)
7. Proclaiming: Classic evangelism in which we proclaim God’s truth authoritatively and invite people to baptism/repentance

Which of these witnessing styles comes most naturally to you? Which is hardest; why?

7. Where do you see the greatest “cost” (actual or potential) to yourself in trying to witness in today’s society?

8. In Scripture, how did various believers’ “ministerial attempts” deepen their relationship with God? Consider both the ministerial failures and successes recounted in Scripture among the heroes of faith.

9. One of the “problems” identified in the Adventist church is that, after people join, within a few years, all of their closest friends are often in the church. So the light is at risk of being “under a bushel” –  inside the church walls. In that light, to what extent do people outside the church know that you are a seriously committed Christian? How do they know; or if not, why do they not know?

10. Can you share a story when you “shared Him” in some way? What was the result? What was it like for you?

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/12-share-him-discussion-starters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-share-him-discussion-starters

Daily Lesson for Wednesday 17th of June 2026

Many know firsthand the pain and heartache of having a child who—despite the strong, spiritual home they were raised in—has chosen to walk away from a relationship with the Lord.

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Furthermore, we read that Rachel, the grandmother of Ephraim, meta­phorically weeps because Ephraim has walked away from a relationship with the Lord (Jeremiah 31:15). The Lord responds to her great sadness with these words in Jeremiah 31:16-17: “ ‘Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work shall be rewarded, says the Lord, and they shall come back from the land of the enemy. There is hope in your future, says the Lord, that your children shall come back to their own border’ ” (NKJV).

Through Ephraim’s story, we learn that there is always hope, because God doesn’t give up. Although He rebukes His wayward people time and time again, God’s compassion never fails, and His message in this chapter continues (see Jeremiah 31:20).

We might feel great pain, frustration, and discouragement, or even speak negatively of those who are close to us who have walked away from a relationship with God. Yet, God reminds us that He has not forgotten the wayward child—not at all! God’s thoughts for such a person are not fleeting but instead are heartfelt and sincere. In fact, God says that His heart yearns for such individuals. He longs for them to return to Him, and His mercy is great.

<–Tuesday Thursday–>

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26b-12-a-wandering-child/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26b-12-a-wandering-child

Daily Lesson for Tuesday 16th of June 2026

The question for each of us is: With whom are you sharing Jesus—the postal carrier, a store clerk, someone you see daily when you’re out walking? God calls every believer to help Him with this work, and He promises to give you “ ‘the tongue of the learned, that [you] should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary’ ” (Isaiah 50:4, NKJV). It is also the duty of the Christian to always be prepared to give a defense (apologia) for the faith and hope that is in us (1 Peter 3:15).

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Here are some simple tips to keep in mind as you consider how to be more intentional about sharing Jesus with others:

• Get to know someone and build a friendship over time. Your warmth, kindness, and genuine interest in them (being “lovable”) will help draw them to God. (Some call this “friendship evangelism.”)

• Pray for the Holy Spirit to work on the person’s heart. Pray for the right opportunities to interact with them.

• Look for natural ways to talk about your own faith experiences or offer a prayer for them. Ask God to give you boldness but gentleness in your approach.

• Find ways to connect your new friend with others from your church, so that they can experience the embrace of your church community. A social or small group Bible study is a good next step.

• Pray about the specific needs or questions your new friend might have and look for an opportunity to show them how the Bible offers comfort, advice, and guidance in our lives. You might simply share one Bible promise at first or answer one question, which will open the door for deeper discussions. Pray for those too.

• There will come a time you’ll want to ask if your friend would like to take a next step (Bible study and, eventually, baptism). Don’t rush these steps but also don’t lag. Pray about this.

• Our actions should reveal whose we are. How we treat others in our lives will speak volumes. As our characters are shaped in His likeness (sanctification), we will live to draw all people to Him.

<–Monday Wednesday–>

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26b-12-tips-for-sharing-jesus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26b-12-tips-for-sharing-jesus

Growing in a Relationship With God has many wonderful steps in it. There are several beautiful hymns from which to choose as a theme due to all the changes that come along when we grow in our relationship with God. On page 31 we see that “the most powerful weapon is prayer” to help us through our growing times. Therefore, we will wish to sing 
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus – Hymn 290 to keep learning every minute of the day in our journey. To help with this journey, Lord, 
Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272 to instruct even more with the Holy Spirit, encouraging along the way: 
Hover O’er Me, Holy Spirit – Hymn 260.

“Jesus gave us a mandate to share His message with the world” (Sunday) so please let us
Go, Preach My Gospel – Hymn 378 all because Jesus said to everyone 
So Send I You – Hymn 578.  We are to 
Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ – Hymn 377 “to prepare our world for Jesus’ soon return” and we will need to 
Give Of Your Best To The Master – Hymn 572 when we do say 
I’ll Go Where You Want Me To Go – Hymn 573, which also shows that our actions speak louder than our words.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/12-share-him-singing-with-inspiration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-share-him-singing-with-inspiration