Pastorette's Progress

  Definition of a witness: One that gives evidence; proof One who can attest to the fact or event one who has personal knowledge of something something serving as evidence or proof Synonym is TESTIMONY In the New Testament, the word "witness" is derived from the various forms of the Greek word martus , which means "record," "report," "evidence given" or "testimony." In the Bible, a witness is basically someone who sees something amazing or important. If this person begins to share what they’ve seen, we call this “bearing witness.” It’s a simple word, but being a witness carries a lot of responsibility! In the Bible, the word “witness” is used to describe both a person and an action—someone who sees something and then talks about what they’ve seen. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when