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Passing the Baton

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Christianity has always been just one generation from extinction. I mean — think about it. All it takes is for one generation to drop the ball for the next generation to miss the opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. They cannot pass along what they do not have. And it can happen in just one generation. In Judges 2, an entire generation grew up not knowing the Lord and what He had done for nation of Israel, because the previous generation did not pass it along. So what do we do? How can we engage the younger generation with the Gospel in a way that’s real and personal? Well firstly, we can start by giving children and young adults a strong foundation in the Gospel. And secondly, we can allow them be an integral part in building God's Kingdom right now by helping them share the most exciting gift that they have: their faith. For more on discipling the next generation, visit www.sharelife.today.

Share Mercy

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
A thousand years for us seems but as a breath for God. And yet, this eternal, omnipotent Creator of the universe cares about us and our life. And He cares about our children and our children’s children. He desires for us all to know Him and grow in our relationship with Him. Jesus told us in Luke that “his mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.” And that mercy is compassion and forgiveness toward us, that even “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” You see, we deserve death, but are given eternal life through Him. And we in turn are asked to share God’s mercy by telling others what Jesus did for them on the cross! And this is one of the greatest acts of love that we can ever do. It’s Good News that will not only change their life, but perhaps the lives of their children and their children’s children. For more on how you can share your faith, visit www.sharelife.today.

Declare God’s Power

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
If you were given the opportunity to impart something meaningful to the next generation, what would you talk about? Well for David, a man after God’s own heart, he declared in the book of Psalms, “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who come.” Daniel also speaks of this and adds that God's Kingdom is eternal. On this side of eternity, we can only personally experience our one life. But God is everlasting. And if we've put our trust in Jesus, we will spend eternity with Him. And while we are here on this earth as "strangers in a foreign land," this is our opportunity to tell others of God's power and how He conquered sin and death. He did that through Jesus dying on the cross for our sins! Now, who can you share that with this week? For more resources on sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Cannot Leave the Guilty Unpunished

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“From generation to generation of those who fear the Lord…” If you are an avid Bible reader, this is a phrase that you may have come across. In fact, throughout the Bible, God talks about truths that surpass generations. And one of these unfortunately is the reality of our sin. The curse that started with Adam continues to be spread to every human. We all are guilty of sinning against God. And in Exodus 34, He tells us that God is just and cannot leave the guilty unpunished. The only way to break free from the bondage of sin that plagues each generation is the cross work of Jesus Christ. And this shows us the importance of the Gospel! Because the Good News is that Jesus offers everyone the free gift of eternal life if we’ll put our trust in Him. And we have the privilege to be the messengers of His amazing grace. Not sure how? Well, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Faith Like A Child

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Just like adults, children need the hope of the Gospel. When they come to faith in Jesus, it changes everything for them. Jesus told His disciples in Luke 18, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, many churches attended a training to learn how to disciple the children of their churches with the Gospel. As practice for the training, they went house to house sharing the Gospel. Children all along the way decided to follow them up to the church where the workshop was being held. In two afternoons, they shared the Gospel to 418 children and adults; and among them, 355 made professions of Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Many of the parents of the children asked the Sunday school teachers to come back and share with the families as well! To learn how to share your faith, visit www.sharelife.today.

Standing In The Gap

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In a rural village in Peru, a church decided to start to prioritize discipling the children in their church. They decided to teach them in all the ways to grow—from Bible reading to knowing the key points of the Gospel and how to share their faith. And these third through fifth graders boldly went back to their village and started sharing with the adults in their community—from shop keepers to neighbors of theirs. And guess what? Adults started making professions of faith in Jesus! These children have had a tremendous impact in their village. And their mentors said this about them: "We thank God for this generation that stands in the gap and takes on the challenge to go and share with those who still do not know Jesus." And guess what? God calls us to be disciple makers too. What children has God placed in your life that you can disciple? For resources to help you get started, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Children Changing Their Community

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Torosso is a humble village with a large population of children in Africa. The "little g" god of that village is named “kilè.” The pastor who’s the head of all of the churches in this area said, “People are looking for the good God, but they don’t know how or where [to find Him]. So they are living in spiritual darkness from generation to generation.” However, something big has happened! In the past year, the church has grown to over two hundred children. They have started to understand that “kilè” is not the good or true god, so most of them have joined the church to find our more about Jesus. And at these new churches, the Gospel is not only being shared with them, but they’re being discipled in it. This will impact these children’s lives for eternity, and the pastor believes these children will change their village to the glory of God. To learn more about how you can share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Children and Living Water

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Did you know that children are thirsty for the same Living Water that Jesus offers to all? They experience the same broken world that we as adults do — and they need the hope and love found only in Jesus. By The Hand, a non-profit that operates in Chicago, believes this whole-heartedly — so much so that they hold a Hope For Kids club for more than five hundred children every year. And as they walk through the Gospel each week, they see many of those children give their hearts and lives to Jesus. Bethany, a child who received Christ as her Savior through coming to the club, said, "I gave my life to Jesus because He died on the cross for me, He cares for me, He listens to me when I’m down." Her relationship with Jesus has changed everything for her. So, let's be intentional to share with the children in our communities and churches the Gospel, bringing them life, truth, and hope. For more resources, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Children And The Gospel

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Have you ever thought about how many people one child interacts with throughout the course of his or her life? Children have their whole lives ahead of them. And everywhere they go, they meet people. So, just think, when a child is equipped to share their faith, the Gospel goes everywhere they go. And, have you noticed that children don’t seem to have the same hang-ups talking about Jesus that we adults often have? They don’t worry about what someone will think. They just want their friend or their mom or dad or grandparent to know Jesus – and so they tell them about Him. And in case you’re wondering if it’s really possible for children to share the Gospel, I can tell you from experience with Hope For Kids, our children's evangelism discipleship program, that children can share the Gospel and, dare I say, sometimes even better than some adults. So, don’t forget that once children know Jesus, they can share Jesus. To learn more about sharing the Gospel, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

For God and Country

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I’ll hear from heaven, and I’ll forgive their sin and will heal their land." This promise from God found in 2 Chronicles gives us such hope—even in a time where hope is scarce in our country. But here's the truth: God is faithful; He keeps His promises. So, we must humble ourselves, pray, and seek His face. We must turn from our wicked ways and repent of our sins. That's the power of the Gospel. When we place our trust in Jesus alone and turn from our sins, when we accept Jesus as the Lord and Savior of our lives...everything changes. And when this happens in a person after person, well...our culture and country changes. It heals as we’re healed. So let's not delay—let's share the Gospel. For resources, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.