Exploring what the Bible says about Jesus with a friend is an exciting adventure – and we want you to experience it for yourself! Here are some tips to help you get started.

1. Prepare 

GET THE WORD ONE TO ONE 

Head to theword121.com to learn more and to buy The Word One to One books. Alongsider is providing the first book for free. You can download them or get the app for free.

PRAY - Ask God for confidence to step out in faith and invite widely. 

INVITE - Just be confident, be yourself, and keep it simple! If they say “yes,” get a date on the calendar and decide where you’ll meet.

GET READY 

Familiarize yourself with the episode you’ll be looking at, and pray for the Holy Spirit to be with you and to speak to your friend through His Word. 

2. Share

AT THE START... 

Catch up as normal, and then steer the focus towards The Word One to One. You might both be feeling a little nervous, which is okay! Remember, don’t feel like it’s all down to your ability - God will be speaking through His Word. 

DURING...

Start by explaining that their job is generally to read the Bible sentences to themselves (or out loud if they’d like to, whatever feels most comfortable to them). Then explain that your job is to use the notes to guide the conversation. You’ll soon get into a rhythm of reading and chatting together verse by verse. 

AT THE END... 

As you finish you can simply ask your friend something like “Did you enjoy that? Would you like to see what happens next?” 

3. Follow up 

IF THEY WANT TO KEEP READING 

Agree the next time and place you’ll meet. In the meantime, pray for them and get ready for the next episode, and simply keep going at a pace that works for you both. 

IF THEY’D LIKE TO PAUSE 

Don’t be discouraged if at any time your friend wants to stop meeting. Thank God for all you have shared, and ask Him to keep working in their hearts! 

4. Keep going – Do it together

Seeing what the Bible says about Jesus with others is a wonderful experience that you can enjoy for a lifetime! 

One of the best ways to keep going with sharing the Bible is by getting others to support you along the way. Here’s why: 

·  They can pray for you, asking God to give you courage, opportunities and perseverance.

·  You can encourage one another with stories of how God is working as you read. 

·  They can help you be wise in who you read with, and how to help them connect with a local church as their interest grows.