Gospel in a Minute
Peter’s presentation of the gospel continued with a biblical explanation for a current event.
but this is what was spoken of through the prophet Joel: 17 'AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,' God says, 'THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND; AND...Acts 2:16-17 (NASB)
Principle: Use current events as a springboard.
Gymnasts performing the vault use a springboard to launch them into the air.
We can use current events to launch into a gospel presentation.
Most everyone has some interest in what is happening around them in the world. If we can give a biblical explanation, we might gain their attention enough to share the gospel. Peter explained a manifestation of the Spirit happening in his hearers’ presence. We might be privileged to do the same, if we have the courage to offer to pray for their situation. Otherwise, we can offer a biblical perspective for interpreting well-known current events. An example might be to illustrate how the apostasy of the mainline denominations was long ago prophesied as a “great rebellion” against God in 2 Thessalonians 2:3. This is certainly not the only current event covered by that verse, but it does fit. The general decline of culture toward greater violence was predicted by Paul in 2 Timothy 3:1-4. We might point out that things are only going to get worse and now is the time to believe the gospel and serve the coming King. The idea is for us to show people that the Bible is still relevant and should be heeded. Once we gain our listener’s attention, then we can share the good news.
