Have you ever wondered what to do after sharing the gospel with someone using and illustration like "The Bridge" or "2 Ways to Live" and your friend or acquaintance doesn't accept Christ? What do you do next? Share the same illustration with them over and over again until they accept Christ as their Savior? During my time ministering to students, co-workers, and friends in our neighborhood this problem has come up time and time again.
What I realized is that the gospel had not yet become a felt need for this friend. With this problem in mind, I created a sowing tool to share with them prior to moving towards sharing the gospel. It is called the Gate Illustration and it is based on Matthew 7:13-14 from the sermon on the mount. We have been using it as a sowing tool on our campus and in other areas of ministry for over 5 years with great results.
The illustration, along with detailed instructions, are attached to this post. Check it out...better yet, try it with a friend in advance of sharing the gospel with them and see if your friend's real need for a Savior becomes a felt need for them. You might just get a chance to share the gospel with them right then and there.
Please let me know how God uses you in your efforts to advance the gospel!!!
Brian
