Seeds of Hope
Editorial by Matt Stroup
As I emerged from the water, I praised God for washing away my sins. I felt a sense of innocence that I hadn’t experienced since childhood. I felt reborn—this time through the waters of baptism.
After being baptized, I wanted to share my faith. When a friend who was moving into the area asked me for advice on where to live, I gave him some practical tips and then told him about my newfound faith. He was very interested to learn more, and I was excited to share, but didn’t know where to start. So, I asked him if he’d like to watch the Revelation Speaks Peace video series with me on Fridays after work. He agreed.
As we watched with our Bibles open, flipping through the pages, we had thoughtful and revealing conversations. He gobbled it up. Sharing the gospel and seeing someone’s faith come alive was so much fun. After several months of Bible study and attending church with me, my friend decided to be baptized. He immediately became a witness for Jesus within his family and friend circle. Equally amazing is that God used me—a new member with no experience in giving Bible studies— to lead someone else to Christ! The video series made it simple for even a novice like me.
If you are interested in giving a Bible study but don’t know how, there’s no need to worry. The Prophecies of Hope video Bible studies series was purposefully created to make it easy for anyone to give a personal Bible study. You can sit with your friend or family member and watch and study together. It’s enjoyable and simple to do. Don’t miss out on the blessing of sharing your faith! Visit youtube.com/ @propheciesofhopegarygibbs.
Matt Stroup serves as the Media Ministries director of the Pennsylvania Conference.
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