7/29/2019 Sermon and Devotional Guide - Week Three

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CONNECT (Consider & Share)

1. Jesus has given us the privilege and responsibility of partnering with him in his mission to save and changethe world. Does this reality excite you, scare you, or both? Briefly explain.

GROW (Discuss and Learn)

Read Matt 28:16-20

2. Jesus claims his authority as Lord of all heaven and earth before commissioning his followers to carry on his mission

in all the world. What implications can be drawn regarding our responsibility to share Christ at a global level? What

are some ways, big and/or small, that we can do this?

3. What does it mean to be on mission with God? What did Jesus commission his followers to do? In whatways are you personally engaged in a mission God has placed on your heart?

4. When Jesus gave this Great Commission, the disciples were gathered with the risen Lord on a mountaintop enjoying

a time of intimate fellowship and worship. Do you think it was difficult for them to hear their friend and leader

command them to leave the comfort of that environment to go do his work in the chaos of the world? In what ways

might we be called to leave the comfort of our life (insert picture here of the comforts you have become accustomedto) to enter the chaos of our world? Why is it so important that we do this?

5. As believers, we long for the experience of Gods presence - this is the draw of worship and devotion. But

here, Jesus promises his presence as we move out into the worldhelping others find and follow him. Share a story of a time

when you have felt his presence as you served or reached out to others. Compare and contrast the presence of God

in the spectrum of environments from devotional intimacy to missional purpose.

SERVE (Apply and Take Action) (break into groups of 3 or 4 people)

6. We are on a mission with God - and we are in this together. How can we utilize our partnership with each

other - in this group and in the church - to make disciples of all nations?

7. How can we pray for each other personally to take the next step in living out our mission?

Dont forget to consider subgrouping!

(groups of 3-4 people)

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Sunday, March 3 - Mark 5:1-20

Why do you think Jesus would deny this mans request to follow him in his ministry? Perhaps because the people of his

hometown needed to hear his story, too. Think about your own experience with Jesus. Does God want you to share your

story with those already around you? Who could you share it with this week?

Monday, March 4 - John 15:15-16

Jewish rabbis were highly respected teachers with great influence. Students did not sign up to be disciples - they were

hand-selected (chosen) by the teacher. To become a rabbis disciple was among the highest honors in Jewish society. Itmeant that he believed you had great potential. Reflect on what this means to you and your relationship with Jesus. You

have been chosen. He believes in you and what you can become. His heart for you is that your life be wonderfully fruitful as

you learn from him. You can make a lasting difference. Do something in response to his calling - however small - today!

Tuesday, March 5 - John 15: 15-16

Jesus wanted to make sure his disciples knew he no longer viewed them as servants - they were his friends. What

privilege did this bring the disciples regarding their level of engagement in the Masters business? What is the correlation

between being Christs friend and his business partner? How do you see your friendship and partnership maturing?

Wednesday, March 6 - Isaiah 58:6-7 (The Message)

God loves his world. And hes not through with it. His mission is to bring his loving reign over all aspects of human life

and community. He is on the move to fulfill his mission, and you are part of his movement! Open your eyes and be aware

of what is happening in your community and the world, even in your own workplace and your family. Where is God

pointing you to join him in the good he wants to bring and the suffering he wants to end? Begin praying about it

regularly. Listen, and then act.

Thursday, March 7 - Hebrews 13:1-3, 16 (NLT)

Empathy and selfless love are at the heart of living on mission with God. Jesus exemplified this so beautifully and

perfectly. We must take the time to put ourselves in the shoes of others. What if I were them? What would I hope that

someone who knows the heart of God would do for me? Ask God to open your eyes and your heart to his lost and

hurting children around you and across the world. Then pray and act as the Holy Spirit stirs and directs you.

Friday, March 8 - Hebrews 13:20-21 (NLT)

Perhaps our biggest excuse for not engaging Gods mission is the feeling or mindset that we have little to offer. Do you

find yourself thinking, I would like to help, but what could I possibly do? Here is a prayer that God delights to grant:

Father, I want to be part of your mission to love and bless your world. Please equip me with all that I need to do your will

for me. I trust you, as I step forward in faith, to produce in me everything that is needed for my life to result in much good

being done in your name. Take time to pray this prayer or create your own.

Saturday, March 9 - James 1:27

The more we worship and love God, the more our hearts grow sensitive to the things he cares about. If stepping in to

meet the needs of people who have been beaten down by life is the kind of religion that pleases God, how are you

doing? Imagine for a moment how lives might be changed if you were to get more involved in being part of the solution.

What next step could you take?

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