The Wordless Book

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As I get ready to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, I’m reminded of an evangelism tool that I’ve used. This tool is very simple to use and I felt that it was very effective especially if you’re talking to kids about God. This tool is called The Wordless Book and it only has five colors: They are black, red, white, gold and green.  The colors are in that specific order because they take you through a progression of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The first color that you would talk about is black.

Black page reminds us of  the darkness of sin.
The Bible says that we all have sinned. Because of our sin, we cannot go to heaven on our own. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” But God had a wonderful plan for us.

The second color is red.

Red reminds us of the blood of Jesus.
God’s plan was to send His only Son Jesus to die for our sins. When Jesus died on the cross,  He shed his blood to pay for the
penalty for our sin.

John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

The third color is white.

White reminds us that we can have a clean heart.
When we put our trust in Jesus and ask Him to forgive us of our sins we can be white as snow.

Psalm 51:7 says, ” Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” When Jesus washes our sins away, we’re made new in Him. (2 Corinthian 5:17)

The fourth color is gold.

Gold reminds us of heaven.
The Bible says that the streets of heaven are lined with gold. Revelation 21:21 says, “The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass.”When we believe in Jesus, we will one day be with God in heaven. Heaven is a perfect place because God is perfect and holy. God is preparing a beautiful home in heaven for those who put their trust in Him.

At this point, you can ask the person these questions:

1. Do you believe you have done wrong things and sinned?
2. Do you believe that Jesus died to forgive you of your sins?
3. Would you like to ask Jesus to come into your heart and make you white as snow?

If the answer to these questions are “yes, ” have the person say his own prayer to receive Christ or repeat the prayer after you.

Sample prayer:

Dear Jesus, I know I have done wrong things. I believe you came and died for my sins. Please forgive me and make me clean. Please come into my life so I can live for you.

The last color is green.

Green reminds us of things that grow.
After we put our trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, He wants us to grow in the knowledge and obedience of Him. 2 Peter 3:18 reminds us, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” We grow in Jesus by prayer or talking to Him, reading the Bible and getting together with other Christians.

That’s all you have to know about the wordless book. It’s quick and easy to use. Now you can share this story with others so that they can come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Reference:

Bible used: New International Version from BibleGateway.com

Child Evangelism Fellowship