Welcome back to Resident Strangers! Today, we are expanding on a topic we’ve mentioned a lot on this podcast, and that is taking verses out of context. We dive into some of the most-used verses out of context and break them down to understand what they actually mean. As Steve says, context is king when it comes to understanding scripture. It’s important to study the context and original audience of bible passages so we aren’t misunderstanding God’s Word or applying something to our own life that isn’t necessarily meant for us. Stay tuned for next week’s episode that continues this conversation about how we should read and interpret the Old Testament compared to the New Testament.

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Welcome back to Resident Strangers! This episode is all about living on mission! How do we obey the Great Commission? What does it mean to be a missionary? Living on mission means sharing the gospel and making disciples, which is living like Jesus. When we think of living on mission or being a missionary, we typically think of being a missionary overseas. These trips are important and effective, but we are also called to live on mission in our own communities. This can look like sharing the gospel with your neighbor or discipling a new believer. Both literal missionaries and people serving in their community are equally important to the Christian life. The team discusses the benefits of going on a short-term mission trip, as well as how to support missionaries or ministries that are already further advancing the gospel. They give realistic ways that we can live on mission right at home. What is your mission field right now, and how can you live like Jesus?

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Today’s episode of Resident Strangers is all about evangelism! Evangelism is the act of sharing the gospel with people who aren’t Christians. We as Christians are called to share Jesus through the way we live AND through verbally sharing the gospel. If we do one but not the other, it can be an ineffective witness and confuse non-believers. With whatever we do or say, we should always point back to Jesus. The team shares useful tips to have conversations about the gospel, like asking what they believe about God and an afterlife, and why they think that. Ask personal and intentional questions to get to know them and understand their beliefs. Then, based on their answers, you can shift the conversation to explaining what the gospel is. You can even share your testimony of what God did in your life. People may not initially be receptive to having a spiritual conversation, but the point is to plant seeds and get them thinking. You never know how God will use that conversation in that person’s life later. If you are timid about sharing the gospel – or just need a refresher – this episode is for you!

Links Mentioned:

Evangelism Explosion

Share Jesus Without Fear Book by William Fay

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