Developing Good Relationship

Every relationship is a potential place for evangelism, it is also a place of discipleship.  Simply put, "good relationships mean I point everyone to Jesus whoever follows me."  Galatians 6:2 in summary says, that helping a person connects people to Christ.    

Galatians 6:2, you obey the law of Christ when you offer each other a helping hand

Who are the people around me that I need to point to Jesus?  What is their primary spiritual need?  Do they need to get saved first, or are do they need to be discipled?  

Jesus models to us In John 5:1-15 whom to reach out to... 

  • In a busy place (v.2) 
  • Opposite in kind
  • Different in belief
In summary, here are the lessons we learn from Jesus
  1. Jesus reached out to the outcast
  2. He put up with people who had misplaced faith 
  3. Jesus left room for interruptions
  4. Jesus willingly faced harsh criticism.  
Question for discussion:  Which of the above would you need help to be an effective witness?


Not all relationships can easily be handled.  But all relationships need to be handled for evangelism.   To develop a "good" relationship that leads to evangelism,...
  1. Acknowledge the difficulties in a person's life
  2. Tolerate the inconsistencies in a person's life
  3. Deal with emergencies in a person's life
  4. Be clear with faith activities in a person's life
  5. Follow up with spiritualities in a persons' life
Questions for Discussion:   Chose 2 points above that have been very difficult for you when it comes to leading a person to Jesus?  

Suggest three steps you can take to help overcome these things?    




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