Session Two:

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Session Two PEOPLE
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THE LEFT OUTS
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THE DROP OUTS
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THE LOCKED OUTS
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THE OPT OUTS
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DO YOU SEE PEOPLE?

• LEFT OUTS
• DROP OUTS
• LOCKED OUTS
• OPT OUTS

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PEOPLE

• Evangelism is not about prospects, it is about
  people!
• See People first! The question is not what can
  they do for us? but rather, what Christ can do
  for them!
• Luke 5 The calling of the disciples illustrates
  Jesus ability to see the need and potential of
  people.
• WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MATTHEW (LEVI)?
• JESUS SEES THE NEED AND POTENTIAL OF EVERYONE.

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PEOPLE

• Matt. 936 is a summary of Jesus ministry.
  When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for
  them.
• When Jesus sees people, He sees their pain and
  hopelessness.
• Do you think people without Jesus are helpless
  and hopeless?
• Its not simply that hope exists, the truth is
  that you represent that hope!

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How to Draw People to Jesus

• 1) Use bait.
• 2) Be approachable. Luke 82 A man with a
  serious skin disease came up and knelt before
  Him.
• 3) Put peoples needs over institutions and
  regulations. John 56 The man by the pool of
  Bethesda is a pitiful story. Do you want to get
  well? Lk. 1310-17 Jesus heals a woman disabled
  for 18 years. Leader of the synagogue shows more
  concern for animals than for people.

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How to Draw People to Jesus

• 4) Do the unexpected.
• Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman.
• He invited Himself to the home of Zacchaeus.
• He went to the home of Simon the leper and
  allowed a woman to anoint Him with oil. Mark
  143-11

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How to Draw People to Jesus

• 5) Look for those who appear invisible to others.
  Zacchaeus was a hated tax collector. Mt. 1523
  Canaanite mother cried for liberation of her
  daughter and disciples are embarrassed by her
  behavior.
• Can you list other invisible people Jesus saw?
  Lepers, fallen women, children, known sinners,
  tax collectors, political leaders.
• Left outs, Locked outs, Drop outs, Opt outs?

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Questions to Ponder

• What did Jesus see that led Him to select the
  disciples?
• What did Jesus see in us?
• Why did Jesus notice people others overlooked?

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Questions to Ponder

• Who are the invisible people in your sphere of
  influence?
• How can I become more approachable?
• What unexpected act of kindness can I do this
  week?