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God’s Mission, My Mission – Lesson 4: Sharing God’s Mission | Sabbath School with Pastor Mark Finley

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Series GOD’S MISSION, MY MISSION with Pastor Mark Finley  |
Lesson 4: Sharing God’s Mission  |
Memory Text: 1: John 13,34.35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.  |
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4.1 The Gift of Hospitality
Abraham’s hospitality, offered to travelers despite the scorching heat, illustrates his exceptional compassion and understanding of his mission to convey the presence of the Lord in a world dominated by paganism and idolatry. His proactive approach, initiating the encounter even before the strangers arrived, underscores his genuine concern for their well-being. Abraham’s readiness to provide rest, foot washing, and food highlights the essence of hospitality, while his unwavering dedication to his divine mission serves as an inspiring example of bringing blessings to others and fulfilling God’s call in our lives.
4.2 Abraham’s Love for Everyone
Abraham’s love for all people, regardless of their origin or affiliation, shines in Genesis 18. His compassion for the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah, despite their sins and divergent lifestyles, demonstrates the universal nature of his love. This story reminds us that love and hope for repentance are essential values in our interactions with others, in harmony with Abraham’s example.
4.3 Abraham’s Spirit of Prayer
Abraham’s intercessory prayer for the people of Sodom and Gomorrah reveals the power and significance of prayer. His sincere love for the residents of these cities compelled him to pray for them, and his prayer was characterized by humility and persistence. This story teaches us that prayer is an integral part of our mission work, as it can touch people’s hearts and allow the Holy Spirit to work.
4.4 Abraham’s Mission
Abraham’s spirit of hospitality, love, and intercession had far-reaching consequences. Although Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed, Lot and his two daughters were saved, in part due to Abraham’s prayer and God’s grace. This story reminds us that not everyone will be saved, but our mission is to invite as many as possible to choose Jesus while respecting the free will of each individual.
4.5 Submission to God’s Will
Abraham exhibited an outstanding quality by unconditionally submitting to God’s will. Despite uncertainty and unclear paths before him, he obeyed God’s call, left his land, followed divine guidance, and even accepted difficult decisions such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. His obedience and submission to God’s will serve as an inspiring example for us to trust God in all circumstances and unreservedly submit to His guidance.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/gods-mission-my-mission-lesson-4-sharing-gods-mission-sabbath-school-with-pastor-mark-finley/

Lesson 4 Sharing God’s Mission – 4.1 The Gift of Hospitality

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Abraham demonstrates impressive hospitality in this Bible passage, illustrating many important elements of this virtue. Here are some aspects of his hospitality:
  1. Initiative: Abraham took the initiative to welcome the guests even before they arrived at his tent. This shows his willingness to embrace strangers and care for their well-being without waiting for an invitation.
  2. Politeness and Respect: He spoke politely to the travelers, addressing them as “my lords.” This respectful address demonstrates courtesy and reverence for his guests.
  3. Caring: Abraham offered the guests water to wash their feet, a refreshing gesture of hospitality in a dusty and hot environment. He invited them to sit under the tree for shade and rest.
  4. Feeding: He provided them with bread to refresh their hearts, indicating that hospitality not only fulfills physical needs but also aims to promote the guests’ well-being.
  5. Generosity: Abraham was willing to go beyond the basics by offering more than just water and bread, exemplifying comprehensive hospitality.
  6. Awareness of His Mission: This commentary also highlights that Abraham was aware of his missionary role. He saw an opportunity to convey the relationship with God and faith in Yahweh through hospitality. This shows that hospitality for Abraham was not just a social virtue but also a means to spread faith and fulfill his mission.
Overall, Abraham’s behavior in this Bible passage demonstrates how hospitality can be considered a noble virtue that fulfills both physical and spiritual needs and provides an opportunity to effect positive change in the world.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-4-sharing-gods-mission-4-1-the-gift-of-hospitality/

Salmo 31:9 – Domenica 22 ottobre 2023

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“Abbi pietà di me, o Signor, perché sono tribolato: l'occhio mio, l'anima mia, le mie viscere si consumano di dolore.” Salmo 31:9 Meditazione giornaliera Apri la porta del tuo cuore, autori vari, Anna Claudia Mele. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04SWRGh-uIg

4: Sharing God’s Mission – Singing with Inspiration

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“God’s Mission – My Mission” consistently points us to our Gracious God and how He wishes us to portray what He has done for us. In response we will reach out to others:
Hymn 573 – I’ll Go Where You Want Me To Go, Dear Lord, hence our theme hymn. This is in response to
So Send I You – Hymn 573.

Our Memory Text instructs us to love one another.
Love Consecrates The Humblest Act – Hymn 406 and comes from us learning that
Jesus, Lover Of My Soul – Hymn 489/490.

Abraham was
Sent Forth By God’s Blessing – Hymn 407 so as to give
Showers of Blessing – Hymn 195 to all he met and lived amongst.

The story of Abraham continues showing
O Love of God Most Full – Hymn 77 moving our minds to see
O Love of God, How Strong And True – Hymn 79.

Prayer was a very large part of the life of Abraham, with all the family, friends and neighbours for whom he was praying:
For You I Am Praying – Hymn 284. We learn in our lesson study to pray more and more requesting
Come, Holy Spirit – Hymn 269.

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah increases our faith knowing that
Jesus Saves – Hymn 340.

Just as Abraham was called so long ago, today
Jesus Calls Us – Hymn 285. Submitting to God’s will gives us the
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine – Hymn 462 (especially in verses 2 and 3).

Ellen White encourages us on Friday, that we too can
Come, Ye Sinners – Hymn 280 all because
Jesus, What A Friend Of Sinners – Hymn 187, knowing that I am
Chief Of Sinners – Hymn 295.

So, dear people, be encouraged to go forward so that we and all our friends and neighbors will be rejoicing
When We All Get To Heaven – Hymn 633.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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4: Sharing God’s Mission – Teaching Plan

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Key Thought: Abraham pleads for the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. Hospitality, love, and prayer are the qualities Abraham exhibited in his mission.
October 28, 2023

A. Have a volunteer read Genesis 18:1-15.

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
  2. What elements of hospitality are demonstrated in Abraham’s response to his guests?
  3. Personal Application: What principles of Abraham’s hospitality can you emulate in your life? Share your thoughts..
  4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “I don’t think Abraham’s intercession fo5r Sodom and Gomorrah was successful at all. God destroyed the cities and only three made it out alive.” How would you respond to your relative?

B. Have a volunteer read Genesis 18:16-33.

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. How did Abraham exercise his love for all people without separating tribe, race, or ethnicity?
  3. Personal Application: Why is intercessory prayer so important in our lives? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “How does praying for others in need help us grow spiritually and experience more the reality of God’s love for sinners?.” How would you respond to your friend?

C. Have a volunteer read Genesis 19:1-19..

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. What was the result of Abraham’s spirit of hospitality, love, and prayer?
  3. Personal Application: How can we learn not to be discouraged if we are not seeing th results that we want when we engage in mission work? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “How determined and dedicated are we to reaching outside our own little circle to help those around us to understand and receive the gospel of present truth?” How would you respond to your relative?

D. Have a volunteer read Genesis 12:1-9.

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. What do these verses teach us about submitting to God’s will, even when the path ahead does not seem clear?
  3. Personal Application: How can we learn to submit to God’s will when it conflicts with what we want to do?. Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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