BIBLE STORYING, Article 8: Bringing closure to a Bible Storying opportunity

In bringing closure to a Bible Storying opportunity, consider:

-- Simple invitation. The simplest invitation at the conclusion of your storying is to invite people to believe on Jesus and what He has done on their behalf. Whether this is understandable or an acceptable practice will need to be informed by local missionaries or evangelists. Often foreigners can do things the local leaders cannot easily do or would feel uncomfortable doing. Be careful that any positive response such as a raised hand or verbal acknowledgement is not simply a desire to keep a good relationship with the foreigner. It would be good to have people tell why they are responding that way -- to verbalize their sinful condition and desire to believe that Jesus died for their sins. Ask for testimonies.

A one-on-one presentation is the easiest to bring closure as the invitation can be personalized and extended as needed. A tract that summarizes the major points of the story in a narrative form may be helpful if the people are literate. A picture tract can be helpful for non-literates to cue them to remember the stories.

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