Mission of Hope

“Achieving the goal before this decade is out of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.”

Need-Oriented Evangelism—What were the two components to Jesus’ ministry? –Matthew 4:23 (671) WE1

Need-Oriented Evangelism—What were the two components to Jesus’ ministry? –Matthew 4:23 (671) WE1 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Two components to Jesus’ ministry: 1. Taking care of physical needs 2. Taking care of spiritual needs

Which of the two components was Jesus emphasizing on the disciples’ first mission? –Matthew 10:7,8 (675) WE2

Which of the two components was Jesus emphasizing on the disciples’ first mission? –Matthew 10:7,8 (675) WE2 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

What will be some of the traits of his followers? –Matthew 25:34-36 (690) WE3

What will be some of the traits of his followers? –Matthew 25:34-36 (690) WE3 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. …

What will be some of the traits of his followers? –Matthew 25:34-36 (690) WE3 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, …

What will be some of the traits of his followers? –Matthew 25:34-36 (690) WE3 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

How did Jesus state the mission to meet spiritual needs? –Luke 24:47 (735) WE4

How did Jesus state the mission to meet spiritual needs? –Luke 24:47 (735) WE4 Repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.

What does Matthew call the process of inviting people to follow Jesus? –Matthew 28:19? (694) WE5

What does Matthew call the process of inviting people to follow Jesus? –Matthew 28:19? (694) WE5 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Passionate Spirituality—Who did Jesus say would empower His followers in their mission? –Acts 1:8 (756) WE6

Passionate Spirituality—Who did Jesus say would empower His followers in their mission? –Acts 1:8 (756) WE6 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Inspiring Worship—What does the Bible say about Christians getting together with one another? –Hebrews 10:24-25 (834) WE7

Inspiring Worship—What does the Bible say about Christians getting together with one another? –Hebrews 10:24-25 (834) WE7 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. …

Inspiring Worship—What does the Bible say about Christians getting together with one another? –Hebrews 10:24-25 (834) WE7 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

What are some of the tools that the early believers used in worship to come into God’s presence? –Ephesians 5:19 (813) WE8

What are some of the tools that the early believers used in worship to come into God’s presence? –Ephesians 5:19 (813) WE8 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.

Holistic Small Groups—In what other forms did the followers of Jesus meet? –Acts 2:46, 47 (757) WE9

Holistic Small Groups—In what other forms did the followers of Jesus meet? –Acts 2:46, 47 (757) WE9 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.

Functional Structure—Who is the head of the church? –Colossians 1:18 (817) WE10

Functional Structure—Who is the head of the church? –Colossians 1:18 (817) WE10 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

Where is the mission of hope to go? –Revelation 14:6 (856) WE11

Where is the mission of hope to go? –Revelation 14:6 (856) WE11 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people.

Empowering Leadership—How did Jethro suggest that Moses change his leadership style? –Exodus 18:18-22 (52) WE12

Empowering Leadership—How did Jethro suggest that Moses change his leadership style? –Exodus 18:18-22 (52) WE12 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. …

Empowering Leadership—How did Jethro suggest that Moses change his leadership style? –Exodus 18:18-22 (52) WE12 Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes to him. …

Empowering Leadership—How did Jethro suggest that Moses change his leadership style? –Exodus 18:18-22 (52) WE12 Teach them the decrees and laws, and show them the way to live and the duties they are to perform. …

Empowering Leadership—How did Jethro suggest that Moses change his leadership style? –Exodus 18:18-22 (52) WE12 But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. …

Empowering Leadership—How did Jethro suggest that Moses change his leadership style? –Exodus 18:18-22 (52) WE12 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. …

Empowering Leadership—How did Jethro suggest that Moses change his leadership style? –Exodus 18:18-22 (52) WE12 That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.

Gift-Oriented Ministry—What are some of the spiritual gifts that God gives His followers? –I Corinthians 12:27-31 (798) WE13

Gift-Oriented Ministry—What are some of the spiritual gifts that God gives His followers? –I Corinthians 12:27-31 (798) WE13 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, …

Gift-Oriented Ministry—What are some of the spiritual gifts that God gives His followers? –I Corinthians 12:27-31 (798) WE13 …then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues. …

Gift-Oriented Ministry—What are some of the spiritual gifts that God gives His followers? –I Corinthians 12:27-31 (798) WE13 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But eagerly desire the greater gifts.

Loving Relationships—What should the community of Jesus’ followers be known for? –John 13:35 (749) WE14

Loving Relationships—What should the community of Jesus’ followers be known for? –John 13:35 (749) WE14 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

What does the Bible say is one thing we all, regardless of our background, have in common? –Romans 3:10-12 (782) WE15

What does the Bible say is one thing we all, regardless of our background, have in common? –Romans 3:10-12 (782) WE15 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. …

What does the Bible say is one thing we all, regardless of our background, have in common? –Romans 3:10-12 (782) WE15 All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”

What has Jesus done for us ? –Romans 6:6-8 (784) WE16

What has Jesus done for us ? –Romans 6:6-8 (784) WE16 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. …

What has Jesus done for us ? –Romans 6:6-8 (784) WE16 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— …

What has Jesus done for us ? –Romans 6:6-8 (784) WE16 because anyone who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.