Invite Day 37
Thursday April 2
How Will They Know Unless
We Tell Them?
Keith Allmon - Kids Pastor
Romans 10:14 - How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?
I want to draw your attention to the last question the Apostle poses in verse 14. “And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” You might be tempted to think, “Amen! I’m so glad we hire preachers and pastors who can help get the gospel to others!” I agree with you, but that’s - unfortunately - not what that verse actually says. The word that is translated as preaching is κηρύσσω (pronounced kay-RUE-so), which means “herald” or “proclaim.” Imagine a herald in the court of a king - someone who stands ready to announce any news that others need to hear. Paul does not say that only individuals who are trained heralds are to proclaim the gospel to others. He says that the gospel needs to be proclaimed aloud so that others can repent and believe in Jesus. Can you think of the last time that you have shared the gospel - the good news of who Jesus is, what He has done, and how others can have peace with Him? “How are they to believe in him in whom they have never heard?”
Prayer Prompt
O, God, sometimes I fail to share the gospel with others. I pray that You would give me courage. Help me follow Your Holy Spirit’s prompting throughout my day; give me opportunities to proclaim truth and be a herald for King Jesus.
How Will They Know Unless
We Tell Them?
Keith Allmon - Kids Pastor
Romans 10:14 - How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?
I want to draw your attention to the last question the Apostle poses in verse 14. “And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” You might be tempted to think, “Amen! I’m so glad we hire preachers and pastors who can help get the gospel to others!” I agree with you, but that’s - unfortunately - not what that verse actually says. The word that is translated as preaching is κηρύσσω (pronounced kay-RUE-so), which means “herald” or “proclaim.” Imagine a herald in the court of a king - someone who stands ready to announce any news that others need to hear. Paul does not say that only individuals who are trained heralds are to proclaim the gospel to others. He says that the gospel needs to be proclaimed aloud so that others can repent and believe in Jesus. Can you think of the last time that you have shared the gospel - the good news of who Jesus is, what He has done, and how others can have peace with Him? “How are they to believe in him in whom they have never heard?”
Prayer Prompt
O, God, sometimes I fail to share the gospel with others. I pray that You would give me courage. Help me follow Your Holy Spirit’s prompting throughout my day; give me opportunities to proclaim truth and be a herald for King Jesus.
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