Matthew 28:16-20 CSB
16 The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
1. The of Jesus in Missions
18 Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
20 He exercised this power in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens — 21 far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he subjected everything under his feet and appointed him as head over everything for the church, – Ephesians 1:20-22 CSB
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2. The from Jesus Regarding Missions
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 everything I have commanded you…
8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 CSB
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3. The for the Missions
And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20 CSB
9 The Lord said to Paul in a night vision, “Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent. 10 “For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.” – Acts 18:9-10 CSB
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1. Why is it impossible to truly “go” for Jesus if we haven’t first “submitted” to Him? In what areas of your “Monday morning” life is it hardest to acknowledge His authority?
2. How does the reality that Jesus holds the keys to “every culture, language, and heart” change how you view your neighborhood or workplace?
3 .How can we shift our mindset from seeing missions as a “short-term trip” to seeing it as a “long-term lifestyle”?
4. Jesus promises to be with us “always, to the end of the age.” Share a time when you felt God’s presence while stepping out in faith to share the Gospel or serve someone.
5. If missions is “God doing something through us” rather than “us doing something for God,” how does that lower your stress level regarding the results of your witness?
6. You may not have a plane ticket in your hand, but you have a mandate. Of the three calls to action—Pray, Give, Go—which one is the Holy Spirit prompting you to lean into more heavily this week?
How can we pray for you?