Sharing Jesus with your Jewish friend

Ziggy Rogoff  |  Features
Date posted:  17 Feb 2025
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Sharing Jesus with your Jewish friend

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You are an evangelical wanting to share the gospel with your Jewish friend.

Last year, you invited them to the carol service at Christmas, but they didn’t want to come. In January, you tried again to open a conversation about Jesus at the water cooler, and they shut you down with the answer, 'But I’m Jewish; this is not for me!'

What can you do to help your Jewish friend understand that the gospel is for them? First, start with empathy and understanding. Recognise that for many Jewish people, their faith and cultural identity are deeply intertwined. Conversations about Jesus may feel threatening, as if you're asking them to abandon their heritage.

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