“Reach the World” Lesson #3

  “ The answer for sin “

Intro:  What has been your favorite thing to do during the coronavirus quarantines?

Study

  1. James 1:15, Rom 6:23 In all countries, all cultures, in all parts of the world the problem of sin is the same! The Bible tells us that the consequence of sin is death.
    1. Proverbs 14:12 All around us we see people struggling with sin and its effects, addiction, depression, perversion, abuse, violence, murder, hate, and lust.
      1. Romans 3:23  People all around us are lost, broken, empty, suffering, dying, and searching for answers.
      2. 2 Cor 4:4, John 8:44 The devil has blinded the hearts and minds of the unbelievers with sin, deceiving them, directly lying to them, and keeping them from seeing that sin is completely destroying their lives.
    2. Rev 20:15, Matt 7:13-14 The consequence of sin is a life full of needless problems, emptiness, pain and an eternity in unimaginable torment in Hell separate from God! However if we accept Jesus as our Savior, we will have a better life here in this world and we will go to Heaven for eternity.
  2. John 14:6, 1 John 2:2 The only solution for the worldwide problem of sin is Jesus! life only makes sense when we are in right relationship with God!
    1. Colossians 1:13 The only way that we can overcome sin and its consequences here in this world and for eternity is by confessing our sin, repenting of our sin, and accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
      1. Romans 10:9-10 The Bible indicates that the way to actually accept Jesus as our Savior is through the act of confessing with our mouths and believing in our hearts.
      2. 1 John 1:9 Tells us that we need to confess our sins, Acts 3:19 instructs us to repent of our sins, Romans 10:9-10 and 1 John 4:14-15 tells us that we need to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
    2. Therefore the prayer that we need to pray to accept Jesus as our Savior and have victory over sin and its consequences is: “Jesus I confess that I’m a sinner, I repent of my sins, and I accept you as my Lord and Savior, thank you for dying on the cross for my sins and for being my Savior! #Reachtheworld!

       Discussion

  1. What are some of the many problems that come about in the lives of those who choose to reject Jesus and live a life of sin?
  2. What are some of the many benefits of repenting of our sin and accepting Jesus as our Savior?
  3. How do you think we can most effectively evangelize those all around us who are blinded by sin and cannot see the light of the gospel?
  4. Is there anyone here tonight who wants victory over sin and its consequences in your life? Are you ready to repent of you sin and accept Jesus as your savior?

End: Pray for those who want to overcome sin and its consequences by accepting Jesus as their Savior, lead them through the sinners prayer, and then take requests.