(Yes God is Real) The Japan Businessman
Edgar Reich shares a powerful testimony of how God used a persistent dream and a Japanese businessman’s encounter with a Bible to reveal His reality and faithfulness.
This sermon shares a personal testimony of encountering God's guidance and the impact of stepping out in faith to share the Gospel. It emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's leading, even when faced with fear or uncertainty, and how God can use simple acts of faith to reveal His reality and love to others. The story illustrates the power of God's presence in transforming lives and bringing about spiritual awakening.
Sermon Outline
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- Introduction to the series 'Yes, God is Real'
- Speaker’s background and testimony of salvation
- The initial dream about the Japanese businessman
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- Struggle and conviction to give the Japanese Bible
- Prayer and fear of losing job
- Ordering and presenting the Bible in Japan
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III
- The businessman’s unexpected reaction to the Bible
- Follow-up visit and deepening relationship
- Discovery of Christian heritage and martyrdom in Japan
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IV
- The businessman’s challenge to God for a sign
- God’s answer through the speaker’s visit
- Call to believe and start a new life in Christ
Key Quotes
“I’m a sinner saved by grace. I can’t lie anymore, you see.” — Edgar Reich
“If I have respect for people that are on their way to an eternity without the true living God, what kind of respect is that?” — Edgar Reich
“Yes, God is real. Yes, you can believe in him. Yes, you can have a new life.” — Edgar Reich
Application Points
- Trust God’s prompting even when it challenges your comfort or fears.
- Be bold in sharing the gospel, knowing God can use you as His instrument.
- Recognize that God’s work can transcend cultural and religious barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Japanese businessman in the story?
He was the president of a joint venture company in Japan involved in business with Edgar Reich.
Why was Edgar Reich hesitant to give the Bible?
He feared losing his job and was concerned about respecting the businessman’s religious background.
What sign did the businessman ask from God?
He asked God to send him a sign to prove He was real.
How did God answer the businessman’s request?
God answered by sending Edgar Reich with a Japanese Bible as tangible proof of His reality.
What is the main message of this testimony?
That God is real and can reveal Himself through personal encounters and miracles.