Witnessing to Jews

[Deacon]

My church does not so how can I witness to them? .

God sent you to be a witness to those in your own community...

...by community I mean those you have a personal connection to
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John, you are not responsible to witness to the whole world, God gave that responsibility to the whole church.

Be responsible to those near you, those that God gave you a personal desire to reach.
I commend you for your desire and willingness to share the Word of God.
I personally think you should narrow your focus and personalize the message you send to others, showing love to each and bathing your efforts in personal prayer for each individual.

Writing letters is impersonal and unfruitful.

Rob

 

[evangelist6589]

If that's what you got out of what I wrote, you are deceiving yourself.

Its what you said!!!!!!

 

[evangelist6589]

God sent you to be a witness to those in your own community...

...by community I mean those you have a personal connection to
​

John, you are not responsible to witness to the whole world, God gave that responsibility to the whole church.

Be responsible to those near you, those that God gave you a personal desire to reach.
I commend you for your desire and willingness to share the Word of God.
I personally think you should narrow your focus and personalize the message you send to others, showing love to each and bathing your efforts in personal prayer for each individual.

Writing letters is impersonal and unfruitful.

Rob

Well on the WOTM Radio podcast I have heard episodes of them witnessing to Jewish Rabbi's, going into their temples and witnessing to them, witnessing to cult pastors, etc.. We are to preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15) and while I cannot witness to the whole world, I can witness to as many as I can, for if I do not, then who will? Given how most christians do not witness these days, what I have is a rare passion, and the WOTM a rare gift.

 

[evangelist6589]

God sent you to be a witness to those in your own community...

...by community I mean those you have a personal connection to
​

John, you are not responsible to witness to the whole world, God gave that responsibility to the whole church.

Be responsible to those near you, those that God gave you a personal desire to reach.
I commend you for your desire and willingness to share the Word of God.
I personally think you should narrow your focus and personalize the message you send to others, showing love to each and bathing your efforts in personal prayer for each individual.

Writing letters is impersonal and unfruitful.

Rob

If they did not want to be contacted then its incredibly stupid of them to have websites with either a email address, or a contact form. I have had many, many conversations with people over the years via email, and phone.

 

[Deacon]

You've used the word "stupid" twice in the thread.

I'd suggest you never use the word again.

It's working against your message.

Rob

 

[evangelist6589]

You've used the word "stupid" twice in the thread.

I'd suggest you never use the word again.

It's working against your message.

Rob

address what I wrote please.

 

[Rolfe]

Given how most christians do not witness these days, what I have is a rare passion, and the WOTM a rare gift.

Since we are using the word "stupid"...

 

[JonC]

What a stupid and unbiblical thing to say. No wonder you and me do not get along.

I thought his response was both biblical and insightful. What is your objection to his post?

 

[padredurand]

I thought you were trying to reach the Greek Orthodox?

 

[Don]

I thought you were trying to reach the Greek Orthodox?

People stopped responding to that thread.

 

[evangelist6589]

People stopped responding to that thread.

My critics make up stories.

 

[Don]

My critics make up stories.

"Made up" implies "lie." Please enlighten me as to your accusation that I have simply made something up (lied).

 

[InTheLight]

I thought you were trying to reach the Greek Orthodox?

I thought it was lesbian pastors?

Or was it abortion clinics?

 

[Don]

I thought it was lesbian pastors?

Or was it abortion clinics?

People stopped responding to those threads, too.

 

[Crabtownboy]

What a stupid and unbiblical thing to say. No wonder you and me do not get along.

Is this your attitude toward anyone you do not agree with?

You will need to conduct a lot of study becoming familiar with Jewish practices. Also, and especially you must become very knowledgeable on how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies.

I would also say that you cannot simply began speaking about converting without first establishing a relationship with those you will attempt to bring to Christ. It will have to be a relationship of mutual trust and friendship. You must be willing to listen to them without responding with hostile or impolite replies.

Think of what it would take for you to be willing to talk to a person off another faith who was trying to evangelize you to their religion.

 

[Salty]

Is this your attitude toward anyone you do not agree with? ....

Crabby, about the only thing you and I agree on is that we disagree on most everything - yet we have a mutual respect for each other (even if you dont like Mt Dew! )

 

[evangelist6589]

Is this your attitude toward anyone you do not agree with?

You will need to conduct a lot of study becoming familiar with Jewish practices. Also, and especially you must become very knowledgeable on how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies.

I would also say that you cannot simply began speaking about converting without first establishing a relationship with those you will attempt to bring to Christ. It will have to be a relationship of mutual trust and friendship. You must be willing to listen to them without responding with hostile or impolite replies.

Think of what it would take for you to be willing to talk to a person off another faith who was trying to evangelize you to their religion.

Thanks. Do you have any book recommendations to become more familiar with Judaism? Wait I think I have some and also the Jews for Jesus website.

 

[Crabtownboy]

Crabby, about the only thing you and I agree on is that we disagree on most everything - yet we have a mutual respect for each other (even if you dont like Mt Dew! )

Amen Salty.

 

[Crabtownboy]

Thanks. Do you have any book recommendations to become more familiar with Judaism? Wait I think I have some and also the Jews for Jesus website.

Here is a place to start.

Jewish Books: 18 Essential Texts Every Jew Should Read | HuffPost

If there is a seminary, either Christian or Jewish, you should be able to find good book in their library.

Good luck and pleasant reading.

 

[Yeshua1]

I have sent letters to Jewish temples before only to be ignored. So I got a better idea and that is to build a relationship through email, and usually emails are not ignored. But I am not all that familiar with Judaism. What type of questions should I ask them? How should I engage them with the gospel? I could pull out my copy of More than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell but I seriously doubt they would read the book, or engage in the evidences presented.

Realize that there are are differing groups with Judaism , as some are ultra conservative, other secualr humanists!
And best to talk to Jews on an individual basis, and persuade them first from the OT regarding the coming messiah prophecies!