The Prodigals
* Live in willful disobedience until a crisis awakens them to their need for Jesus.
* They come to themselves, repent, and turn to the Father who forgives them.
The Pharisees
* Zealous for religion but not for the love of God.
* Like Paul, they meet the risen Christ and their entire direction is reversed.
* Their story itself becomes proof of the gospel’s power.
The Prepared
* Raised in the faith by faithful parents or family.
* They often cannot remember a time they did not know the Lord.
* From childhood they have been acquainted with the scriptures that make them wise for salvation.
Three Benefits of Sharing Your Testimony
1. Benefit to you
* Deepens personal Faith
* Act as Worship
* Fosters Humility
2. Benefit to others
* Evangelism to the unbeliever
* Encouragement to fellow believers
3. Glory to God
* You are not making yourself the hero, you are handing the credit to God.
So now what?
This week tell someone your story. How Jesus found you, whether as prodigal, Pharisee, or prepared, and give God the glory for the work only He can do.
