Introduction
The theme “A Day of Good News” draws from 2 Kings 7:3–11, where four lepers discovered abundance during a famine and realized, “We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace.”
This passage reflects the believer’s duty in sharing the gospel — the greatest news of all time. Just as the lepers could not keep silent after finding life-saving food, believers are called to share the Bread of Life — Jesus Christ — with a world starving for truth and salvation.
The study emphasized that evangelism is not optional; it’s a divine mandate rooted in love, obedience, and urgency.
📖 Bible Teaching Highlights
1. The Word and the Witness — Knowing Christ Through the Word
Believers were taught that Bible study is not for information but transformation.
The Word of God reveals the nature of Christ and aligns the believer with His heart for souls. Without the Holy Spirit, study becomes mere intellect, but with Him, it becomes revelation and life.
“The Spirit gives life; without Him, even our study becomes lifeless.”
Every believer is called to know Jesus personally through the Scriptures — not just to quote verses, but to reflect His nature in daily living.
2. Soul-Winning — The Mandate of Every Believer
Using the story of the lepers in 2 Kings 7, it was explained that evangelism is the natural response to encountering Jesus.
When one finds the truth, keeping silent becomes disobedience.
“When you have found the Bread of Life, you cannot keep it to yourself.”
The teaching highlighted seven reasons believers must engage in soul-winning:
- It follows Jesus’ example.
- It fulfills God’s command.
- It expresses love for others.
- It brings eternal rewards.
- It prevents spiritual stagnation.
- It causes rejoicing in heaven.
- It aligns believers with divine purpose.
Evangelism, therefore, is not a church department — it is a lifestyle.
3. The Urgency of the Gospel
The message underscored the urgency of reaching the lost.
From Romans 1:14 and Matthew 9:37, believers were reminded that “the harvest is ripe, but the labourers are few.”
“The gospel delayed is a soul endangered.”
The church was warned against replacing outreach with internal activities. Every believer must intentionally share Christ daily — in workplaces, schools, marketplaces, and online spaces.
4. Salvation — A Universal Call
Salvation is a call to all humanity. As Luke 19:10 declares, Jesus came “to seek and to save that which was lost.”
The teaching reminded believers that many people search for meaning, peace, and fulfillment — yet these can only be found in Christ.
“Many are hungry for meaning; we have the Bread of Life — let’s not withhold it.”
The gospel is for every tribe, tongue, and nation. Every believer is both a recipient and a messenger of this good news.
5. The Holy Spirit — Power for Witness
The Holy Spirit empowers the believer to be an effective witness.
“The Spirit does not come merely to make us speak in tongues; He comes to make us speak of Jesus.”
He provides:
- Boldness to testify without fear.
- Wisdom to answer seekers rightly.
- Conviction that leads sinners to repentance.
The teaching also emphasized the need for discipleship — nurturing new believers through teaching, follow-up, and mentoring to ensure lasting growth.
6. Eternal Rewards for Faithful Witnesses
There are crowns and eternal recognition for those who faithfully serve in soul-winning.
The message reminded believers that evangelism impacts eternity — both for the soul saved and the believer who obeys.
No one is beyond God’s mercy; every testimony of salvation is proof that the gospel still transforms lives today.
Believers were encouraged to share the message with boldness, creativity, and compassion, using every opportunity to lead someone to Christ.
✨ Conclusion
The study concluded with a call to action:
Every believer must see themselves as a messenger of salvation.
The Word instructs, the Spirit empowers, and love compels us to share Jesus with the world.
Until all have heard, the gospel must not be silent within us — for today is truly a day of good news.
