Igreja dos Cristãos Resgatados de Deus em Angola RCCG – City Church Luanda Sul

Sunday School

Memory Verse: Mark 16:15 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 3:1-15 INTRODUCTION: The word, missionary comes from the Latin word “Mitto” which means to send. The Greek equivalent of the word is “Apostello”. A missionary, therefore is someone who is sent with a commission from a higher authority. The work of missions is that of people sent by God to bring His work and power of salvation into the world.

Outlines: 1.GOD’S PURPOSE FOR CHRISTIAN MISSIONS 2.JESUS AND CHRISTIAN MISSIONS 3.THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHRISTIAN MISSIONS

Outline 1: GOD’S PURPOSE FOR CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. God is a missionary God, looking for a man for fellowship. He re- established this purpose and covenant with Noah in Genesis 9:1-17. God’s call of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3 was not intended to give special privileges to a special nation but to provide a means for God to reach all nations, that is salvation to all mankind. This intention was regularly passed on through the prophets of old.

Outline 2: JESUS AND CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. Jesus, in His earthly ministry emphasized that He was sent into the world by the Father – John 3:17, John 5:36-37, John 6:57, Galatians 4:5. This is so that the world might be saved. His food was to do the will of Him that sent Him – John 4:34. Jesus finished the work by teaching the disciples and by glorifying God on earth – John 17:8 and by giving His life for our sins, Jesus was sent to all mankind Jews and non Jews – Matthew 10:5-6, Matthew 15: He identified with the people to whom He was sent – Hebrews 12:14-18, Hebrews 4:15, Philippians 2:5-8.

Outline 2: JESUS AND CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. Jesus purposed that the gospel would be preached to the whole world Matthew 24:14. He also gave a great commission after His death and resurrection - Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, John 20:21-22, Luke 24: He repeated the instruction more than once to show its important – Acts 26:13-18.

Outline 3: THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. The Holy Spirit was sent in a special way to the world at Pentecost Acts 2:1-4. He was sent by Jesus to replace Him as the divine presence with believers John 16:7. His ministry to believers is to teach and encourage – John 14:26, John 16: His ministry to unbelievers is to convict them of sin and to regenerate them – John 16: He is the sender of the New Testament. The missionary work started with the Holy Spirit – Acts 8:29. Peter was sent by the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles – Acts 10: He sent out missionaries in Acts 13:2-4 and prevented them from going to Asia Minor or Bithynia – Acts 16:6-7 directing them to Troas where they got the Macedonian call to a whole new continent – Acts 16:8-9. The Holy Spirit continued to direct their movements – Acts 19:21, Acts 20:22-23, Acts 21:11-14.

CONCLUSION It is very clear from our study that the Almighty God, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are committed to missions. It automatically follows, therefore that the Holy Spirit inspired believers must equally be missions conscious. There are thousands of people across the world yet to be exposed to the gospel truth. God is still asking for who will go for Him. What will be your reply? Pray now.