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We are commanded to say “Come”.

We are commanded to say “Come”. Rev 22:17 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. NKJV.

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We are commanded to say “Come”.

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  1. We are commanded to say“Come”.

  2. Rev 22:1717 And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. NKJV

  3. Saying “Come” To ASunday Worship ServiceBible Classes Neighborhood Bible StudyTopical ClassLectureship/Special SpeakerGreat SingingPersonal Study

  4. There are many levels of saying ”Come” in a better way!

  5. Level One The Starter LevelJust Give A Simple “Come!”

  6. Just Give A Simple “Come!”The Starter LevelOne of these days, why don’t you go to _________ with me?

  7. Second LevelStart to add helpful elementsAdd a small element of curiosity

  8. Add an element of curiosityStart with “come and see”or “come check it out”

  9. Third LevelOr Learn to…Build a “Warm Bridge”

  10. Kindness Phrases - Openers I appreciate how much you love your family … You are a good moral man… You are a really hard worker… Jim, do you know that you would not have to change much to be a Christian… I appreciate your _______ “honor to whom honor” Rom. 13:7

  11. Fourth Level Tell them about some good clear benefits!

  12. Ask yourself what spiritual elements would benefit them the most?Bible Classes for their childrenGodly help for their marriageJoys of salvationPeace of forgiven sinsHelp to handle “out of control desires”Wisdom that the Bible givesBenefits, help of learning how to pray

  13. I sure like your kids. You are working at being a good mother. If you are ever looking for a moral foundation for them, ___________ ____________. Bring them about 4 weeks and see what they learn.

  14. See the benefits for a friend or familyWrite them outPut the warmth inTell them about the benefitsTell them where it can be found

  15. I could say that!

  16. Let me stop my list and emphasize an Important point!Prospects around us almost never come unless they are invited by a good moral member that they respect.

  17. Sometimes it is one person removed from a good moral member -Lady in Sunnyvale was invited numerous times 8 to 10 years earlier….Chiropractic student who was told where to go by a fellow student who did not go herself

  18. P – Prospect U U PW – Personal Worker U PJ – Project C PW C – Curious U C U – Unconcerned PJ U U U C U U U U U U U U C U U U U U U U C U U U U U U U U UU U C C UU U U PJ U U U U U U UU U PW U C U UU U U C U U U U U U You UU U U U U U U PW C C U U U U PJ U UU P U U UU U U U U C

  19. Now back to how you can improve your invitations with questions!

  20. Fifth LevelQuestions are great.Jesus wisely used them often.Find the right question!

  21. You Can Ask A MotherBible stories really build children’s morals! How much would you like for your kids to really learn the Bible and its great moral values? The best place I know around here that teaches the Bible well is ______________.

  22. You can learn to ask a formative questionOne that plants a value in their mind! • You are doing a great job with your kids. What things are you interested in more for your children – An education for a great job or for them to develop moral strength and character for a good life?” • Moral strength comes from Bible stories! The best teaching of Bible stories around here is at ________.

  23. You Can Ask A Seeking PersonHave you ever thought that you would like to learn more about the Bible? (Reply) “If you want to learn the Bible, there is a kind preacher at ________. He really uses the Bible. You could bring your Bible and check him out a few Sundays and see how much you learn. The Bible will really touch you!

  24. You Can AskHow much would you like to learn more about the Bible? (Negative Reply) Well if you ever think you would like to learn the Bible, there is a great teacher at ________. He really uses the Bible. You should bring your Bible and check him out and see how much you learn. The Bible will really do you a lot of good!

  25. Paint a value in their mind with questions. Get them thinking about a powerful motivation.

  26. Questions for Former “Attend-ers”What were the really good things to you when you went to church?Do you miss them?

  27. Sixth LevelYou can tell a story!What do you remember the best –an explanation or a story?

  28. Collect StoriesPractice ThemDrop Them In A Conversation!

  29. Seventh LevelBring a Spiritual Value to MindI appreciate your interest in religion!I suppose you know your Bible well?

  30. How well do you know your Bible on a scale of 1 to 10?Would you like to know it better?A friend of mine and I are planning to get together to read some from the Bible and, if you are interested, we would love to have you sit in with us and three or four others.

  31. If your child died now, where do you think they would go for eternity?

  32. If your child died now, where do you think they would go for eternity?If you died now, where do you think you would be forever?

  33. Occasionally, there is a place for a tough question!If your child died now, where do you think they would go for eternity?If you died now, where do you think you would be forever?If your child died 20 years from now, where do you think they would be in eternity?

  34. Eighth LevelYou can ask for permission!

  35. Asking for PermissionIf I knew some verses in the Bible that you really ought to read, would you want me to show them to you?

  36. Asking for PermissionIf I knew something in the Bible that was really, really important for you to know, would you want me to show those verses to you?

  37. If you don’t get permission, remember…“Well, remember that I asked, and if you are ever interested, say something to me, and we can check those verses out.”

  38. Asking for Permission for Repeated TouchesI’ve told you a number of times about things at _____, and I’m not trying to nag you into coming. If it bothers you and you would rather I didn’t say anything about it, I won’t say another word!

  39. Ninth LevelCan you describe present and future feelings?

  40. If you have a great experience at a game, at work, at a restaurant or on a trip, do you enjoy telling people about it?

  41. If you have a great experience at a game, at work, at a restaurant or on a trip, do you enjoy telling people about it? Do most people enjoy hearing about a really good experience?

  42. Any good experience that pleases you or excites you or warms you is a pleasure to describe.

  43. Any good experience that pleases you or excites you or warms you is a pleasure to describe.Put that experience into interesting words!

  44. Can you tell someone how great it is to be forgiven of your sins?

  45. Can you tell someone how exciting and humbling worship will be in heaven?

  46. Can you tell someone how overwhelming Judgmentwill be?

  47. Can you tell someone what you get from the Lord’s Supper every Sunday

  48. Can you tell someone what you get from the Lord’s Supper every Sunday or the effect on you of worshipping God, blending with others and teaching in singing?

  49. Could you start with the simple,Write some out,and know“I Could Say That!”?

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