Way of the Master Week 3: Looking into the Mirror of the Law

2005 Archive: The Mirror of the Ten Commandments

Discover the power of God’s Law as a mirror—see the truth, share the Gospel, and lead others to Christ.

Tri-Lakes Church Evangelism Training — August 24, 2005

If Way of the Master Week 2 was like pouring spiritual gasoline on a fire, then Way of the Master Week 3 felt like someone turned on a high-powered spotlight as we looked into the 'Mirror' of the Ten Commandments.

The room went quiet as 118 people realized that God's Law isn't just an old list of rules—it’s a powerful tool that shows us exactly why we need a Savior.

In Way of the Master Week 3, The Mirror of the Ten Commandments, we saw how God’s Law reflects the truth about our hearts and points us straight to the Cross.

Many of us grew up thinking the Commandments were rules to follow, but tonight we learned they are God’s Law used as a mirror to show a deadly condition we can’t fix on our own.

You could feel the focus in the room as we moved past the “safe and easy” messages and started to feel the full weight of God’s truth again.

It was a meaningful shift from simply attending a class to joining a faithful rescue mission.

Our goal is to use the Law to show a person how they have offended a Holy God, ultimately leading them to a place of sincere repentance.

This isn’t something we made up — the Bible clearly shows that God uses His Law in evangelism to bring people to repentance.

August 24, 2005: Tri-Lakes Church Evangelism Training — Week 3

The Ten Commandments aren't just rules—they are the mirror that shows a soul its need for a Savior.

Way of the Master Week 3: Real Stories from the Field

Okay, back to the class...I discussed some of our personal experiences we've encountered while we have been out witnessing.

This really helps in the class; it shows people that they can get out and do this. It is not just for some Christians... it is for ALL Christians.

We’re challenging folks to take what they’ve heard off the pews and onto the sidewalks—living it out where people actually see it, not just nod along in the sanctuary.

Watching the fire grow in this room, I don't just hope for volunteers; I see a team already waiting for the signal to head into the streets.

The church bought Living Waters gospel tracts and we were selling them to use when we go out as a group.

If the 'Mirror of the Law' has sharpened your focus today, don’t stop here.

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A Door Opens for Teen Challenge of the Ozarks

After service, conversations kept breaking out as people admitted the message had confronted them—and they knew they couldn’t ignore it.

There were some teenage girls there from "Teen Challenge" who were saying they would need to miss next week.

Next week will be the WDJD episode (What Did Jesus Do). It shows step-by-step how to start a conversation with someone you want to witness to.

They really want to see this episode and listen to the training, so that they can learn how to witness this way.

They gave me the phone number for the Teen Challenge office. I am planning to call the person in charge and discuss the possibility of us going to their location.

This would move the training out of the classroom and straight into a real rescue mission—walking truth into the lives of people who are already hungry for it.

Class members shared how they sat in silence, gripped by this biblical use of the Law.

They haven't thought of it before, but it is very biblical and makes sense. I had the same thought when I first watched it.

The room buzzed long after the teaching ended, with questions, reflections, and a few eager hands raised.

This is proof that the church isn’t just listening to the Way of the Master training, they’re already leaning into it.

Like I said before, the plan is that in a week or two, we will be heading out with a group from church into Branson, Missouri with Pastor Mark at the head of the line.

The impact of these sessions wasn't just felt by the students; our leadership saw the extraordinary value in this biblical approach as well. Here is a quote from our pastor:

The Enduring Takeaway and Call to Action: Your Turn

Main Takeaway:

This week reminds us that the Ten Commandments act as a mirror, showing us the "smudges" on our souls that only Christ can wash away.

It is eye-opening to realize that the Law isn’t a ladder to climb to heaven, but a tutor—a schoolmaster—that leads us directly to the Cross.

When we try to share the Gospel without first showing someone the Law, it’s like offering a life jacket to someone who doesn't even know their ship is sinking.

We must be sincere enough to let the Law strip away every excuse so that the grace of Jesus can finally be heard.

A Challenge to Look in the Mirror

Call to Action:

I challenge you to spend time in the Word this week and let the Law do its sincere work in your own heart before you head out to share it with others.

Don't just be a 'hearer' of the word—be a dedicated laborer who is ready to offer the certain hope of the Gospel to a world that doesn't yet know it's lost.

Keep in mind that a clear and honest warning about the Law is the most compassionate expression of love you can give to those around you.

It takes a lot of courage to stop sugar-coating the truth, but the Holy Spirit is ready to give you the words you need. 

This includes the people God has placed around you, as well as the strangers you meet in your everyday life.

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