I. The Great Commission

A. “all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20)
B. “all the world…every creature” (Mark 16:15)
C. Where did they start? “in Jerusalem…Judea…Samaria…the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8)
D. We start where we are with those we care about most – our immediate sphere of influence – our home

II. Teaching our children

A. Commanded in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Proverbs 22:6)
B. Commanded in the New Testament (Ephesians 6:4)
C. Elders’ children are to be “faithful…not accused of dissipation or insubordination” (Titus 1:6)

III. The influence of godly parents and spouses

A. As an example to children/grandchildren – Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-15)
B. As an example to unbelieving spouses (1 Peter 3:1-2; 1 Corinthians 7:12-16)

IV. Examples of family evangelism

A. Andrew brought Peter to Jesus (John 1:40-42)
B. Inviting evangelists into one’s home
1. Cornelius (Acts 11:13-14)
2. Lydia (Acts 16:14-15)
3. The Philippian jailer (Acts 16:30-34)
4. Crispus (Acts 18:7-8)

V. How do we evangelize in our family today?

A. Pray for them and for yourself for opportunities (Ephesians 6:18-19)
B. Study to be prepared to answer their questions (2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Peter 3:15)
C. Look for opportunities to teach
D. Invite them to hear other teachers (Friends & Family, Gospel Meetings, VBS, weekly worship services and classes)
E. Set up a home Bible study – if you are not comfortable leading this yourself, there are several others in the congregation that are willing and able to teach privately