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Lesson 04 of 11

Sharing Your Testimony

Telling what Jesus has done with clarity and humility

A subject-specific welcome from

Pastor Travis

This lesson matters because a Christian testimony truthfully explains life before Christ, the gospel encounter and response, and the continuing difference Jesus makes, while keeping Him rather than the speaker at the center. My prayer is that you receive this truth as grace, respond in obedience, and allow it to deepen both your relationship with God and your participation in His purpose. — Pastor Travis Morgan

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The big idea

A Christian testimony truthfully explains life before Christ, the gospel encounter and response, and the continuing difference Jesus makes, while keeping Him rather than the speaker at the center.

Read the Word

Key Scriptures

Mark 5:1–20

sends a delivered man to tell what the Lord did.

Acts 22:1–21

shows Paul adapting testimony to a particular audience.

Acts 26:1–29

joins personal story with resurrection and gospel appeal.

John 9:1–38

shows honest witness growing toward clearer faith.

Revelation 12:7–12

connects testimony with faithfulness to the Lamb.

01

Jesus is the hero

A testimony is not a celebration of how dark the past was or how strong we became. It magnifies the mercy, truth, cross, resurrection, name, and Spirit of Jesus.

Be honest without unnecessary detail that glorifies sin, violates privacy, or harms others.

02

A clear three-part story

Describe life and need before, how you encountered and responded to the gospel, and what Christ is doing now. Avoid implying that every problem disappeared.

Use language listeners understand and keep the story brief enough to invite conversation.

03

Testimony and Scripture

Personal experience cannot replace the gospel, but it can make the gospel tangible. Connect the story to what Jesus has done for all.

Practice in two-minute and ten-minute forms, then remain ready for questions.

Grace Revealed

Grace brings truth into life.

Testimony announces mercy received, not achievement earned. God transforms a wounded story into witness.

Knowing Him

Every truth leads toward God.

Remembering what Jesus has done renews gratitude and awareness of His continuing presence.

Why this matters for salvation

God’s teaching serves His saving purpose.

Testimony helps people hear the saving gospel through a credible life and strengthens believers to overcome shame and fear.

Lesson notes

Remember these truths.

  • Jesus is the hero.
  • Tell the truth wisely.
  • Use before, encounter, and continuing change.
  • Experience supports Scripture.
  • Leave room for conversation.

Respond to the Word

Reflect and apply.

  1. What did Jesus rescue or call you from?
  2. How did you respond to the gospel?
  3. What is changing now?
  4. What details should remain private?
  5. Who needs to hear your story?
Pray the truth

Lord Jesus, teach me the truth of sharing your testimony. Write, practice, and share a Christ-centered testimony suited to the listener. Let Your grace form me, draw me nearer to You, and make my life useful in Your saving purpose. Amen.

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Knowledge check

Lesson Quiz

Answer all 10 questions. A score of 80% is required. You may retake the quiz as many times as needed.

1Which statement best summarizes Sharing Your Testimony?
2What is the proper response to the teaching on Sharing Your Testimony?
3Where is grace revealed in Sharing Your Testimony?
4How does Sharing Your Testimony help us know God?
5Why does Sharing Your Testimony matter within salvation?
6Which passage especially sends a delivered man to tell what the Lord did?
7Which passage especially shows Paul adapting testimony to a particular audience?
8Which passage especially joins personal story with resurrection and gospel appeal?
9Which passage especially shows honest witness growing toward clearer faith?
10Which passage especially connects testimony with faithfulness to the Lamb?

Your next step

Finish this lesson.

Pass the quiz with 80% or higher, then mark the lesson complete.