Gospel Conversation Starters

The holidays provide unique opportunities to share the gospel. First we prepare our hearts by pondering and praising God for His abundant good gifts and rich provisions. As we reflect upon and regard the many spiritual and material blessings received as gifts from the Lord, we should turn our hearts to prayer and ask Him for divine opportunities to lovingly testify of God’s work in our lives. There are many opportunities to engage gospel-centered conversations whether at church events, work-related parties, neighborhood drop-ins, or extended family gatherings.

As Jesus followers we seek to take advantage of the special opportunities provided by the season to share our faith, but sometimes we might be unsure how best to proceed. Remember first and foremost that we may engage through conversation, but conversion is the work of God. You can’t turn off someone whom the Holy Spirit is turning on! But you can lovingly seek opportunities and ask questions that may lead to deeper spiritual matters.

Here’s a list of questions designed to kindle conversation and open dialogue to a deeper level. Your interest in your friends’ stories and opinions can help them open up. The questions can be used in a private conversation or as a group exercise, with believers or unbelievers, with strangers or with family.

1.What’s the best thing that’s happened to you since last Christmas?

2.What was your best Christmas ever? Why?

3.What’s the most meaningful Christmas gift you’ve ever received?

4.What was the most appreciated Christmas gift you’ve ever given?

5.What was your favorite Christmas tradition as a child?

6.What is your favorite Christmas tradition now?

7.What have you heard are the origins of the Christmas celebration?

8.Why do you think people started celebrating the birth of Jesus?

9. Do you think the birth of Jesus deserves such a nearly worldwide celebration?

10.Why do you think Jesus came to earth?

Ask the Lord to grant you “divine appointments,” to guide your conversations, and to open doors for the Gospel. May He use you to bring glory to Christ this Christmas.