Several months ago, I had the honor of presenting a lesson before a group of mature Christians from our Collierville, Tennessee congregation. As is always the case with such invitations, the first challenge, absent guidance from the expected audience, was to determine what topic might best serve the audience and those with whom they may interact. I chose to explore some of the many challenges faced by those wishing to share God’s Word, with the hope of arming the saints to assist the less experienced. As is always my technique, let me first offer a brief disclaimer. Like many of you, I am a servant of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. What Bible knowledge I possess has come from years of study and the hard work of the many caring believers with whom I have been privileged to learn. Please verify what you are told, whether by me or by others. We are all fallible and no matter how genuine the intentions, errors sometimes find their way into our understanding. President Regan once said of a very different subject, “Trust but verify”; I would argue this to be fine policy for use in one’s spiritual life. With the disclaimer out of the way, let’s dig into the day’s topic. Sharing the countless lessons within God’s Word and specifically the Gospel message can be challenging. Academic preparation certainly plays a large role, and the identification of evangelism opportunities can be difficult. Additionally, many Christians struggle with the development