i have to give and oral testimony for my Bible class. I have never given my testimony before and i'm not really sure how to do it. I know i got saved at a young age but i really don't remember when. i'm afraid the teacher will think thats not good enough for a testimony, or worse, think i'm lying about my salvation. please help me.
2007-10-14 10:34:40 · 18 answers · asked by bored 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is your testimony and it is different from everyone else.
2007-10-14 10:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by 9_ladydi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, let me see if I can help you. First of all, believe that your have something worthwhile to say. You are a child of God. You're being given an opportunity to tell someone how very much you love your Savior. Don't worry about giving a 'speech'.... that's not necessary. Nor are you performing. You simply are giving your testimony of your love for your Lord. Jesus will be listening......
Be honest. Say something like this:
It's never been my favorite thing to get up in class and talk.
But Jesus tells us to be ready to speak for Him if given a
chance. So I guess this is my chance.
The truth of the matter is, I don't remember what age I was
when I got saved - all I remember is, I was young. And it
was the 'real thing' because I still love my Jesus and want
to follow Him and His teachings. I know He died for my
sins, I know He rose again, and I know He sealed me with
His Spirit, and nothing can take me from His hand. So I
guess that means I'll be with Him for all eternity!
This much I know.
......So I guess I don't need to know much else.
Now, dear friend, don't be concerned of whether a teacher agrees or disagrees with your testimony. That is not for him or her to say. It's your life - It's your testimony. It's your relationship with your Jesus. You'll be fine. Just tell the truth.
Blessings to you.
2007-10-14 18:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by Mercedes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speak from your heart even if you were saved from a young age there must be something that you have to say even after you were saved something that God turned around for you when you thought there was no way simple things that occur in your life is a testimony things that says yes there is a God. If the teacher thinks that your testimony is not good enough he or she is the one who has to rethink their salvation because it is not about them it is about you and God. Just speak the truth and from your heart. Much Much Blessings to you.
2007-10-14 18:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Dovesss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfect! That is everything you need to cover! Tell how you were saved when young but reached a time of doubt. Share the feelings of insecurity about your salvation. Your listeners will all be captivated at that point.
Next, ask God to help you finish the story. He will provide the ending.
2007-10-14 17:40:11 · answer #4 · answered by TubeDude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have surrendered and consecrated yourself to Christ, trusting in Him alone for your salvation. Then you will have a testimony to share.
See the apostle Paul's testimony in Acts 21 as an example, and see some from below:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4136610474021109864
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3682855866783766146
http://www.truthsaves.org/testimony/
http://www.crosssearch.com/People/Personal_Christian_Homepages/Topical/Testimonies/
http://www.cbn.com/700club/features/amazing/
http://www.christian-faith.com/truestories.html
http://www.truthsaves.org/testimony/
http://www.shelovesgod.com/library/testimonies.cfm
http://breadsite.org/topics.htm
2007-10-14 17:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by www.peacebyjesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell how you were feeling, thinking and doing before you got saved. Then share how you are feeling, thinking, and doing now. Tell about never feeling alone in an increasingly hostile, God-hating world that has changed the rules to benefit their personal needs and lusts. Tell how wonderful it is to glorify and worship God instead of the devil. Tell how wonderful it is to help others by doing things for others as well as praying for them. Read about salvation in the Bible and see how it applies to your salvation.
2007-10-14 18:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by D.A. S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how it is when giving a speech. heres a tip 1.Just explain to them how much God means to you and how he is to you and what he brings to you in your life 2.when in front of the class calm yourself down and take your time and focus on your testimony and dont let anything try to distract you during your report.
2007-10-14 17:41:02 · answer #7 · answered by Slacker23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it's good to expose yourself to other peoples testimony. It can inspire you to write your own. A lot of times the same thing that they went through you went through.
So here is my testimony. If you want to read it.
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-7rEUJP4lbqSbntikbR2aAw--?cq=1&p=20#comments
2007-10-14 17:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down in a quiet place and pray. Pray for remembrance of the most important day of your life. Pray for calmness while you give this testimony and to be led in what to say. Then calm down and have faith in the one who saved you. God Bless
2007-10-14 17:40:52 · answer #9 · answered by aidenshunter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off, your teaching shouldnt judge you on your path to god.. everyone runs at their own pace and the same thing goes with the bible. Try your best and tell about how christ got into your heart and a time where he did something great for you! Good luck i know you can do it!
2007-10-14 17:47:06 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋