Using Sozo tools with Not yet Christians
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USING SOZO TOOLS WITH NOT YET CHRISTIANS
PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP
Sozo as a tool for Evangelism
Inviting others to a Sozo session Relationships
Testimony
Engage with God – supernatural
Key differences in taking an unsaved Sozo Willing to talk to the Godhead
Unwilling to talk to the Godhead
Information
MINDSET SHIFT
From To
Fixing Compassion
Answers Questions
Speaking Listening
Convincing Removing blockages
Christian language Audience appropriate language
Separate from God Connected to God
Personal agenda God’s agenda
Dishonour Honour
WHY COME TO A SOZO: UNPRODUCTIVE
Unproductive
Describing it as counselling
Making the booking weeks later
Stating the issue might be theirs
Describing it in Christian language
No existing relationship
Putting on them
WHY COME TO A SOZO: FRUITFUL
Fruitful
Testimony
Describe Sozo in their words
Helping meet the need
Encounter with God
Trusting relationships
Book session within a few days
Unconditional love and acceptance
Honour where they are
Move to their space
Allow them to bring a support
Depersonalise the issue
PRACTICAL POINTS TO STARTING THE SESSION
Welcoming
Build relationship
What can they expect
Informed consent
Opportunity for questions
Provide and gather information
Throw out the agenda
TRANSCRIPT EXAMPLE 1
Jesus took guilt from me and replaced it with strength to be who I want to be to carry on. In exchange for financial worry Jesus gave me abundance of all the important things - people around me, friends, family, more support, not so alone. He took anxiety and worry and replaced it with calmness, love and inner strength. I breathed them in so they could become part of me. In exchange for sadness he gave me light-heartedness - fun, bubbly, frothy. He took the unhealthy tool of being and feeling defeated and He gave me a voice to express myself in a healthy way.
I saw myself in a muddy/clay ditch and I was trying to wade through it but it was really heavy going. As I forgave different people in my life I could walk through it and the level of the water went from my chest to my knees, then to my ankles and by the end of the session I was out of the ditch and standing on a flat surface that was sandy. The sun was close and low in the sky. It's where I wanted to be.
At first I saw Holy Spirit as a white vapour. I forgave my Mum and rejected lies I believed about myself. At the end I saw Holy Spirit all around me as a vapour. He was blowing in my face when I asked Him what His role in my life is. He is going to be a gentle reminder for me.
TRANSCRIPT EXAMPLE 1
At first I saw Father God as an older man with white hair who was peaceful and calm. He was a long way away. I forgave my Dad and rejected lies about men and God and how they will behave around me and treat me. At the end I saw Father God closer to me, with more of a smile on his face. When I asked Him what He thought of me He said I'm a good person, kind and a fair person. I felt a warmth on the side of my neck. Maybe He was showing me He is there for me to look after me and protect me.
At first I saw Jesus standing side on to me, with his right side to me. He was looking into the distance away from me. I forgave my ex husbands, had unhealthy soul ties were cut and released them from any harm they have done to me. At the end Jesus was taking the unhealthy tools I have been using and replacing them with good things. For the first few unhealthy tools His long arm stretched out to take them from me, but as I developed trust I was comfortable for Him to come right up to me and take Defeated. He came back to me and handed me a voice to express myself in a healthy way.
WILLING TO TALK TO GOD
Start where they are at
Focus on meeting the need
Similar to a standard Sozo session
Provide opportunity for God to speak
Arrow and armor example
Address questions
Love not converting
TRANSCRIPT EXAMPLE 2
Father God said- I can keep you safe- I love you and you are loved- there are no rules so you can live your life with peace and freedom- He gave me forgiveness and love- I am good enough just as I am and are special to him- you don't need to be ashamed anymore- you are much stronger than you think you are- you have a right to live at peace- you don't have to hurt anymore- it is okay you don't have to live a life with fear anymore- it is okay you are not alone.
Jesus said- I am all around you- I am hear with you by your side guiding you- he told me I am loved and wanted- I am not to judge as we are all equal- I am with you to keep to safe- living life with Jesus will be light, loving, forgiving, peaceful, happy, full of laughter and joy- you are unique and very special to me- do not doubt me I am here with you every step of the way
TRANSCRIPT EXAMPLE 3
I gave Father God any hurt. Now I feel very relaxed and chilled out. It feels like peace. Headache has gone and I feel serene.
I gave Father God anxiety and worry. In exchange He gives me relaxation and lack of tension.
I think I need to walk into this relaxed mode and be it in my life.
In exchange for anger Father God gives me humour and more peace.
Father God tells me he will protect me by keeping me calm and through humour.
When I think of Father God I see Him as an energy field that's now less aggressive than it was before.
When I asked Father God what I need to do next he said “I need to do what we've been doing tonight, connect with Him, and move into that space.”
UNWILLING TO TALK TO GOD
Hurting
Honour their requests
Start where they are at
Gather information
Listen for language
Provide information on healing process
UNWILLING TO TALK TO GOD
Similar Sozo process (asking Sozoee) Forgiveness – who do I need to foregive? Renounce lie/untruth/falsehood/misconception Truth – what do you now think the truth is?
Listen to Godhead connection
When ready introduce Sozoee to God
Questions that allow God to reveal
TRANSCRIPT EXAMPLE 4
Father God: I see God as soft. God said that he exists He is going to give me a better life if I take down the wall. I saw some scenery with nice weather. To walk into this better life I need to be more positive. God showed me an open hand he is wanting to give me life. I need to stop thinking that life would be better with out God I gave God doubt and he gave me a ring. He gave it to me for marriage to show the closeness of our relationship. He said he is giving me hope
Jesus: Jesus showed himself as a leader. Jesus said that he forgives me Jesus is in control and is organizing everyone like sheep. He is telling me that I need to be more of a leader and be an example for my brothers. He said he will teacher me how to do that. He is going to give me faith to help me. I access it by leaning on him. It will be like a roller coaster. He said that I am good.
Holy Spirit: I see the Holy Spirit as living and alive. The Holy Spirit will teach me how to help others.
INFORMATION ONLY
Not ready to talk to God
Not ready to forgive
Listen to the issues
Provide information
Walls/unfrogiveness
Healing process
Build hope
Provide options
Leave the door open
HOW DO WE MEASURE SUCCESS
Make a decision to follow Jesus?
Hear from the real God of the Bible
Have an encounter or experience of the Godhead
Move them along the continuum towards the Kingdom of God
Remove barriers
Help address misconceptions
Richard Larcombe- marriage commitment
WHERE TO FROM HERE
Growing capacity in the team
Standing aside and enabling others
Educating the church community
Follow up - disciples not conversions
Connect to community programmes
Published materials
QUESTION AND ANSWERS
Questions and Answers
Contact details
www.bethelsozonewzealand.com
DECLARATION
I declare God has made me a competent minister of the new covenant. I am not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God for salvation. I host the presence of God. I bring the atmosphere of heaven wherever I go. The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me; He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor and set the captives and prisoners free. I am a contagious witness for Christ and have a powerful testimony. God has prepared people for salvation through Jesus. I partner with the Lord of the Harvest who decreed I will reap abundantly The time is now and people are ready to be savedIn the Sozo sessions I am part of, people who don’t know God as Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit will be restored to relationship with him and receive the gift of salvation. Thank you FatherAmen.