You Better Tell Somebody About Jesus Today

Devotional

Day 1: Answering the Call to Share Christ with the World

Every believer is commissioned to make disciples, not through perfection but through faithful obedience. Christ’s authority empowers us to go beyond comfort zones, baptizing and teaching others. This mission isn’t reserved for spiritual elites—it’s for all who’ve experienced His transforming grace. When we share our story of redemption, we participate in God’s eternal purpose. [37:38]

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20, ESV)

Reflection: Who first shared the gospel with you, and how did their courage impact your journey? What fears or excuses might God be inviting you to surrender as you consider your role in disciple-making?

Day 2: The Urgent Need to Proclaim the Gospel

Salvation requires hearing the good news, and hearing requires someone to speak. Silence isn’t neutrality—it withholds the only hope for a broken world. Every conversation, relationship, and moment holds potential for eternal impact. Trust that God works through imperfect messengers, using even stumbling words to draw hearts to Himself. [40:03]

“For ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” (Romans 10:13-14, ESV)

Reflection: Is there someone in your life who’s never clearly heard the gospel? What practical step could you take this week to create an opportunity to share Christ’s love with them?

Day 3: Loving Christ Through Obedient Action

Obedience isn’t legalism—it’s the natural overflow of a heart transformed by love. When we prioritize Christ’s commands over cultural trends or personal preferences, our lives become living testimonies. Evangelism isn’t a sales pitch but a declaration of what God has already done. Each act of obedience, however small, aligns us with His redemptive work. [43:23]

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15, ESV)

Reflection: Where have you hesitated to obey Christ’s call to share your faith? How might leaning into His presence rather than your own ability change your approach to spiritual conversations?

Day 4: Trusting God’s Faithfulness in Our Transformation

Sanctification is a lifelong process, not an overnight achievement. God patiently shapes us, using both triumphs and struggles to reflect His glory. Our growth—not our perfection—gives credibility to the gospel. When others see incremental change over years, they witness a God who finishes what He starts. [48:21]

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6, ESV)

Reflection: What area of your spiritual growth encourages you most when looking back over the past year? How might celebrating progress, rather than fixating on shortcomings, fuel your courage to share Christ?

Day 5: Embracing Our New Identity in Christ

In Christ, we’re not reformed sinners but reborn saints. Old labels of shame, failure, or inadequacy hold no power over our true identity. This radical renewal isn’t hidden—it’s meant to provoke questions and open doors for gospel conversations. Living as new creations makes the invisible Kingdom visible to a watching world. [01:00:23]

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV)

Reflection: What “old identity” lie do you most struggle to release? How might walking in your new identity this week create opportunities to testify to Christ’s transforming power?

Sermon Summary

Matthew 28:18–20 issues a direct commission: Jesus claims all authority and commands the making of disciples by baptizing and teaching. Romans 10 presses the logical sequence—people hear only when someone preaches, and preaching happens when the sent share the gospel—so evangelism rests on ordinary believers obeying and stepping out. Conversion proves real when baptism and discipleship follow; visible change lends credibility to proclamation. Transformation unfolds as a process God completes (Philippians 1:6), so growth in holiness and character depends on patient sanctification rather than instant perfection. Suffering refines endurance, endurance builds character, and character produces hope (Romans 5), making spiritual progress both real and observable.

Renewal begins in the mind (Romans 12:1–2). Daily surrender of thoughts to Scripture reshapes choices, values, and decisions, creating a life distinct from secular patterns and opening natural doors for witness. A concise, practiced explanation of faith—fifteen to thirty seconds—equips believers to speak plainly and winsomely when opportunities arise. New identity in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17) redefines worth, replaces old labels, and frees a person from past shame so that actions coherently reflect the gospel.

When Christ dwells within (Galatians 2:20), desires and behaviors change: faith informs daily choices and the Christian worldview displaces secular compromises. True transformation produces godly character (Ephesians 4:22–24); consistent righteousness and holiness make the gospel tangible and attractive, even when cultural costs follow. Witness combines both life and speech—faithful obedience proves the message, while simple verbal proclamation fulfills the sending. Believers must trust God with results, preach the gospel both publicly and privately to their own hearts, and let a transformed life create credible opportunities for others to believe.

Key Takeaways

1. Evangelism is life and speech Evangelism demands both visible holiness and clear words. A transformed life opens hearts; a concise verbal witness directs ears. Neither element alone suffices—actions create credibility and words point to Christ. Obedience to the Great Commission means embodying the gospel and articulating it when opportunity arises. [39:14]
2. Transformation is God's ongoing work Growth in sanctification proceeds by God’s faithful work, not by instant perfection. Spiritual maturity develops through successive stages where suffering refines endurance and endurance forms character. Expect progress rather than perfection, and celebrate visible growth as evidence of God’s activity. Trust God to complete what he began. [48:21]
3. Renew the mind daily Renewal starts with surrendered thinking; Scripture must displace secular assumptions. Daily discipline—meditating on the gospel and rehearsing a short explanation of faith—reorients decisions and values. This mental reformation produces distinct choices that provoke questions and create evangelistic openings. Make inward renewal habitual. [56:19]
4. New identity reshapes life Being a new creation in Christ severs the past’s defining power and establishes present identity. Embracing that identity requires rejecting old labels and living according to who God declares one to be. That renewed self changes relationships, priorities, and responses to shame. Identity in Christ supplies courage for public witness. [60:02]
5. Faithful witness over perfect words Obedience trumps eloquence; faithful proclamation matters more than flawless apologetics. Speak the gospel plainly, trust God with outcomes, and accept weakness as the medium of God’s power. Persistent, humble witness—backed by a changed life—moves people toward faith more than polished persuasion. [44:14]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[32:56] - Resource: Evangelism Workbook
[37:25] - Great Commission: Make Disciples
[39:14] - Romans 10: Hear and Send
[48:21] - Transformation: God Completes Work
[56:19] - Renewing the Mind Daily
[60:02] - New Identity in Christ
[61:12] - Actions and Desires Reformed
[66:47] - Godly Character as Witness
[70:55] - Call to Share and Pray

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading
Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV)
18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Observation Questions

In Matthew 28:19–20, what specific actions does Jesus command His followers to prioritize?
According to Romans 5:3–4, what chain of growth does suffering produce in a believer’s life?
What does Romans 12:2 say is necessary to discern God’s will, and how does this process work?
The sermon mentioned a basketball player who faced consequences for speaking out against unrighteousness. What visible change in his life demonstrated his transformed identity? [01:08:29]

Interpretation Questions

Why might Jesus emphasize both “baptizing” and “teaching” in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20)? How do these actions work together in discipleship?
Romans 5:3–4 links suffering to hope. How does enduring hardship actually strengthen a believer’s witness to others?
Second Corinthians 5:17 declares believers “new creations.” How does this new identity free someone from past shame or labels, and why is this freedom critical for evangelism?
The sermon stressed that evangelism requires “life and speech.” Why would relying on only actions or only words fail to fulfill the Great Commission?

Application Questions

Practice your “15–30 second explanation of faith” (as mentioned in the sermon). What specific part of your story would you share first if asked why you follow Jesus? [58:43]
Identify one area where your thinking still aligns more with “secular patterns” (e.g., success, relationships, money). What Bible verse or truth could you meditate on daily to renew your mind in that area?
What “old label” (e.g., “failure,” “addict,” “unworthy”) have you struggled to shed since becoming a Christian? How could intentionally embracing your identity as a “new creation” change how you interact with others this week?
Think of a person in your life who needs Christ. What one action (e.g., serving them, inviting them to coffee) and one sentence (e.g., “Jesus changed my life”) could you combine to start a gospel conversation?
The sermon highlighted that “obedience trumps eloquence.” When have you held back from sharing your faith because you felt unprepared? What simple step (e.g., praying for courage, memorizing John 3:16) could you take to trust God with the results? [44:14]

Sermon Clips

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#FaithfulEvangelism

“Evangelism is not about perfect words or per persuasive ability. It's not a sales call that you close on. It's about faithfulness to proclaim Christ and trust God with the results. Amen. Amen. Our responsibility is obedience. God's responsibility is transformation. we step out in love, anchored in truth, God's word works through us even in our weakness to accomplish his purpose. Can you say amen? Amen. So the title of this teaching today is go tell somebody or you better tell I can't say go tell somebody because that was Eric's. So I changed it say, you better tell somebody about Jesus today.”

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#NewIdentityInChrist

“The result of God's transforming work is nothing less than a new identity. This means that our past no longer defines us. Instead, our identity is who we are in Christ. Amen. Such a radical change is also what captures the attention of others. There is freedom from that old man and the hope that comes with a new life in Christ. This becomes a powerful witness that the gospel truly changes lives. So we embrace our new identity daily by rejecting old labels, habits, and shame, and intentionally living out who God has made us to be in Christ.”

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