HAVE GOSPEL WILL TRAVEL
THIS LESSON AIMS TO HELP WITNESSES RECOGNIZE WHEN IT IS APPROPRIATE NOTTO SHARE THE GOSPEL. TO ACHIEVE THIS, READ THE REFERENCED SCRIPTURE, NOTE KEY POINTS, ANDANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
16. According to this passage, what caused Jesus not to share the gospel to the region of Gergenses?
17. What was the motive of the people of that area that caused them to reject Christ?
18. What implications does this passage illustrate in regard to people receiving the gospel who have the aforementioned motive?
19. Why do you feel that Jesus did not stay in that region even though he was not welcome?
20. What implications does your answer to question 19 have in regard to forcing the gospel upon someone?