Thorough and creative approach to hosting home Bible studies
Practical method for making contact with non-Christians
Encouraging testimonies from people who've "been there"
Looking to launch an evangelistic home Bible study for non-Christians?
Your Home a Lighthouse is a practical guidebook for opening your home or office to neighbors, co-workers, friends and family and introducing them to Jesus Christ.
Lighthouse is not another weekly Bible study, although it does include an effective, ready-to-use outline of the Gospel of John. It is a complete how-to manual Christians can use to host a home Bible study. The book outlines each step in an easy-to-read, simple-to-understand format starting with the Jacks' personal beginnings and leading the reader through the process--from the first meeting to making disciples of new Christians.
Threaded throughout the book are testimonies of triumphs from Christians who began Bible studies in their homes, as well as people who became Christians through home Bible studies.
The objectives, like the book itself, are clear and to the point. The purpose of an evangelistic home Bible study is to "communicate the love of God so others will be drawn to Christ as Savior and Lord, and [then] to help new Christians grow spiritually so they can better communicate the love of God to others," writes Bob Jacks. According to Jacks, the goal is not to force Christians to make allowances for non-Christians, but to meet them on their territory. Lighthouse encourages Christians to create a totally non-church, non-threatening atmosphere for a Bible study. "Your study should be of the church, but not in the church," he writes.
Additionally, if you're thinking you don't have the resources to properly conduct a Bible study in your home, you're wrong. Every Christian is equipped with what he or she needs: the Bible and the Holy Spirit.