Opening Lines For Evangelization

How do you share the Gospel without making it awkward? As Christmas draws near, Jeff shares simple, natural ways to bring Jesus into everyday conversations—especially when people are hurting, overwhelmed, or searching for hope.

Scripture Verses

Forgiveness & Reconciliation

Matthew 6:14–15 

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you;
but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Loving Enemies

Luke 6:27 

“But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.”

Hope & God’s Promises

Romans 8:25 

“But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.”

Jeremiah 29:11 

“For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Hebrews 6:19 

“We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain.”

Strength & Perseverance

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things in him who strengthens me.”

Philippians 1:6 

“And I am sure that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

Isaiah 41:10 

“Fear not, for I am with you,
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”

Identity, Worth & Purpose

Ephesians 2:10 

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

Psalm 139:13–14 

“For thou didst form my inward parts,
thou didst knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise thee, for thou art fearful and wonderful.
Wonderful are thy works!
Thou knowest me right well.”

Matthew 10:31 

“Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

Anxiety, Fear & Peace

Philippians 4:6–7 

“Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

2 Timothy 1:7 

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control.”

Trust & Direction

Proverbs 3:5–6 

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.”