This is lesson 2 in a 6-week Five Thresholds of Faith InterVarsity series.
Often when non-Christians learn of our faith in Jesus, a series of assumptions jump to their minds. In this topic, find out how to help your non-Christian friends and family overcome this first hurdle to a vibrant life lived for Jesus.
Video Highlights:
- A lot of assumptions about Christians in our culture are based on an unfortunate pattern of Christians not fully following Jesus.
- Trust is the seed that catalyzes the journey to faith.
- Jesus built trust by spending time with people and giving them his attention.
- Building trust starts with the heart. If you are intentional and willing, God will show you the next steps to take.
[Related: Getting to the Faith Moment]
[Related Track: Regaining Trust After Mormonism]
Discussion Questions:
- Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
- What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
- Has someone ever assumed negative things about you when they learned you are Christian? Explain.
- “Lord, give me one person to invest in today. Help me notice people today.” How different would your life be if you prayed this prayer daily? Explain.
- Explain the difference between “investing” in people and “co-existing” with people.
- What are some ways you personally could build trust with non-Christians in your life?
- Who is someone in your life you could build trust with this week?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
