Missions: How the Gospel Migrates to the Ends of the Earth

‍

Who has served on a mission trip in the past? If so, where did you go and what did you do? What was a highlight for you?

‍

Matthew 28:18-20

[18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

‍

On what basis does Jesus issue this commission?

Can you find the two imperatives or commands Jesus gave?

What limits did Jesus place on this commission?

What is a disciple of Jesus? (Give a straightforward, simple answer)

‍

1. What is the gospel?

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

[3] For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, [4]that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures

‍

Consider the verses we just read and look over the table Pastor Andrew shared recently in his preaching through Matthew. Then, can you come up with your own definition of the word “gospel”?

‍

2. What does a missionary do?

Acts 13:2-3

[2] While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” [3] Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

‍

How would you define the word “missionary”?

Does the idea of doing work as a missionary or alongside a missionary excite you? Why or why not?

‍

3. How does a church send and support missionaries well?

‍

3 John 1:5-8

[5] Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, [6] who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. [7] For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. [8]Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

‍

If you were leaving your family, your country, and your language behind to tell someone about Jesus in another culture, what would help you from your church family?

‍

How can we as a community group be part of missionary work here in Jacksonville? Around the world?

Daily prayer requests:
‍https://www.imb.org/prayer-list/?wp_searchable_posts%5Bquery%5D=675565

Give to specific projects:
‍https://www.imb.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/fund-project/

Look at available mission projects to participate:
‍https://www.imb.org/get-involved/short-term-mission-trips/

At Kernan, we are preparing to send out the Reed Family to SE Asia. If you haven’t already, please consider signing up for their prayer newsletter: https://forms.gle/zXfPc1x4mY5PeaSp7.

‍