How can we share our FAITH?

You know that sharing Christ with your friends is important. But it can also be pretty scary. What do you say? What will they think?

"Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel." (Ezra 7:10)

A few years ago, I had some friends who weren't Christians, but I had no idea how to witness to them. Those friends were really lost. They were caught up in swearing, sex, drugs and whatever else they could find to fill the emptiness of not having Jesus in their lives. If I had known the Bible better a few years ago, I could have tried to help them know Jesus.

When the book of Ezra was written, the Israelites were coming back from Babylon after living as captives. Their children no longer knew God's law. Ezra felt called to help get Israel back on track, but instead of just teaching others about God's law, he spent time studying it himself. He made sure he understood it before trying to tell others about it.

We can all learn a lot from Ezra's example. It's really important that we take time to study God's Word and know it. Then we can be better witnesses to our friends.

What About You?

1) If someone asked you a tough question about the Bible, would you know how to find the answer?

2) Think of some questions non-Christians might have about God. Then search your Bible and talk with your parents or youth pastor to find some answers.

3) Ask God to help you live out the things you learn as you read your Bible.