To whom did they witness? There is also no limiting answer to this question. There is no restrictive pattern found in the book of Acts. They witnessed to men, women, individuals, small groups, and large groups. They spoke of Jesus to Jews, Gentiles, Greeks, Romans, and others. They witnessed to interested people, non-religious people, idol worshippers, and people in false religions. They shared the Good News with Jewish leaders, Roman officials, guards, fellow prisoners, governors, and even a king. The First Century believers witnessed to anyone and everyone. The lesson for us is that we should witness to anyone and everyone. Look at every person as an opportunity ... as a possibility.

Were they alone when they witnessed? The basic pattern of witnessing in Acts follows the Biblical principle that "two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up" Ecclesiastes 4:9-10. Witnessing was done solo ... but it seems that more often it was done from the strength of unity with one or more other believers. Examples include Peter and John ... Philip and Simon ... Barnabas and Paul ... Barnabas and John Mark ... Paul, Silas, and Luke ... Silas and Timothy ... Paul, Priscilla, and Aquila ... Paul, Gaius, and Aristarchus ... Paul, Sopater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timothy, Tychicus, and Trophimus. Sometimes they were alone as they witnessed. Examples of those who witnessed solo include Peter, Paul, Philip, and Stephen. However, more often they were in pairs or small groups. We see this same pattern in Jesus sending out the twelve in twos, Mark 6:7 ... and in His sending out the seventy in twos, Luke 10:1. The lesson for us is that we should witness both alone and with other like-minded believers. There is strength in witnessing with others. In addition, witnessing as an extension of a band of disciples gives extra strength from additional prayer, encouragement, and accountability.

Summary. The believers of the First Century Church witnessed using many varied methods ... using whatever approach was appropriate. They witnessed everywhere where God opened a door of opportunity. They witnessed to anybody and everybody. They witnessed alone ... but they often witnessed with other believers. Today we should do the same. We should use whatever methodology fits our abilities, gifts, and circumstances. We should actively pursue every opportunity ... going through every open door. We should see anyone and everyone as possibilities for the Gospel.

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