Introduction: For a couple weeks I have been stressing the need for us as a church body and as individuals to be about the work of making disciples which starts with evangelism. We examined the heart of God for evangelism in John 3:16. We saw the heart of Paul in Romans 9:1-5 where Paul would forego his own salvation to save his lost brethren. This week I want to look at the heart of Peter. 15a But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, • Your sharing of the Gospel is a of the place that Christ holds in your heart. 15b and always be ready -To be ready you must be readied or . -To be ready you must be willing to make yourself . -We are to be ready. 15c to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason -This does not require a be asked. -The reason or the defense is the . We are to , indiscriminately. 15d for the hope that is in you, -Our hope is in the gospel and must be shared. 15e with meekness and fear; -We are not to be obnoxious, arrogant or . -We do not come in but in the spirit of grace that we have already received. -We come realizing that the message we bring is a matter of life and death. Some practical steps to sharing our faith: 1. Engage 2. Evaluate 3. Evangelize 4. Encourage Discussion Questions: 1. How does Mt 16:17-19 show us that we should be on the offensive against the enemy? 2. From Ro 1:16 what about the Gospel should make us bold in declaring the good news? 3. How many unsaved friends do you have? How might you engage them to share the gospel?