motives of evangelism
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Principle of Sacrifice
What do we learn from Ruth?
Motives in Evangelism Matthew 8-9
A vision of a glorious God (v. 35) A vision of a broken world (v. 36)
Two motivations for outreach
A Vision of a Glorious God
Outreach
• Teaching in synagogue
Elements of Jesus’ ministry (v. 35)
• Teaching in synagogue• Preaching the gospel
Elements of Jesus’ ministry (v. 35)
• Teaching in synagogue• Preaching the gospel• Healing the sick
Elements of Jesus’ ministry (v. 35)
We must be motivated by His power and glory
A Vision of God
It is the restraint of Jesus that
is so impressive.
All to His glory
A Vision of a Broken World
Outreach
The sinner is…• Harassed • Helpless
Broken World
We must be motivated by Compassion
Broken World
• Approval• Condescension• Hypocrisy• Guilt
Wrong responses to a broken world
We must be motivated by Compassion
Broken World
A New Beginning