Gospel Invitation + Response Set Up

For Hope Student Ministry Teachers

GOSPEL INVITATION + RESPONSE WEEKS: Every 4-6 weeks we have a clear invitation and next step for students to accept the Gospel into their hearts for the first time. You are probably reading this because you’ve been ask to teach that week. Use the resource below and talk to your Student Campus Pastor about how your campus leads students into their direct follow up step.

GOSPEL INVITATION

God wants us to be in relationship with Him. Jesus gives us the opportunity to be in relationship with God because of Jesus’ sacrifice.
Speaker Note: Clearly present the Gospel (example of one way to do so below)
- GOD All of us were created to be in a relationship with Him. Genesis 1:27
- SIN Because of sin, that relationship was broken. Romans 3:23
- JESUS Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose from the grave to pay the penalty for our sins and fix what has been broken. John 3:16
- GIFT Jesus ofers forgiveness and eternity in heaven as a free gift. Ephesians 2:8-9
- CHOICE God loves us completely, so he allows us to choose whether to receive or reject this gift. Romans 10:9-10
  - If you haven’t made this choice yet, what is holding you back?

RESPONSE TIME

You can make this choice today. Pray with me something like this: “Because of my sin, I ask for your forgiveness. I believe you died for my sins and rose from the dead. I trust and follow you as my Lord and Savior. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In your name, Amen.”
If you’ve said this prayer come up to talk to me at the end of the message or tell your small group leader today** (ask your Campus Pastor your direct next steps for students)

For more, check out How to Give an Effective Invitation without Crash Landing