Made For A Mission

Introduction

John c20 v21 - ...”As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” (NIV)

2 Cor. c5 v20 - So we have been sent to speak for Christ. (NCV)

The importance of our mission

Our mission is continuation of Jesus mission

on earth Matt. C28 v19-20 - So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptise them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach them to obey everything that I have taught you, and I will be with you always, even until the end of this age.” (NCV)

The importance of our mission

Our mission is a wonderful privilege2 Cor. c5 v18 – And God has given us the privilege of urging everyone to come into his favour and be reconciled to him (LB)

2 Cor. c6 v1 - We are workers together with God (NCV)

2 Cor. c5 v20 - We’re Christ’s representatives. God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their differences and enter into God’s work of making things right between them. We’re speaking for Christ himself now: (MSG)

The importance of our mission

Our mission has eternal significanceJohn c9 v4 - All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me, because there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end. (NLT)

The importance of our mission

Our mission gives our lives meaningActs c20 v24 But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God’s wonderful kindness and love. (NLT)

Communicating our mission

Phil. c2 v4 - Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others. (NCV)

The cost of our mission

Luke c22 v42 - Yet I want your will, not mine (NLT)

Acts c6 v13b - give yourselves completely to God - every part of you... to be used for his good purposes (LB)

Conclusion “Love God with all your heart.” “Love your neighbour as yourself.” “Go and make disciples.”

“Teach them to do all things...”

“Baptise them into...”

Acts c13 v36 - David served God’s purpose in his own generation (NIV)

1 Cor. c9 v26 - So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. (LB)