1: God’s Mission to Us – 1- Teaching Plan

Key Thought: The foundation of any mission must be centered on a relationship with the Creator. Before we understand the mission of God, it is essential to better understand the God of mission.
October 7, 2023

1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 3:9-15.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What were God’s first words to Adam after he and Eve fell, and why is that statement theologically significant today?
Personal Application: God asks, Where are you? In you experience, what does it mean to you, and how have you answered Him? Share your thoughts..
Case Study: One of your relatives states, “I don’t think God is looking for me. I don’t think God looks for anyone. I believe that people who look for God might find Him in their own way..” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read John 1:14-18.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What can we learn from Christ’s incarnation about God’s mission to us?
Personal Application: What does God’s love for us mean in that He would come to us in our own humanity? How can we respond to this love in terms of mission to others? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your friends states, “We have so many challenges in reaching the world with evangelism. We don’t have the ability or resources to reach everyone, ands many people don’t come or listen. I feel like we are inadequate to meet the task.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Matthew 28:18-20.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What is the promise we can find in the great commission?
Personal Application: How does Christ’s promise bring assurance for us as we get involved with Christ’s mission? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “I have tried to share Jesus with others, but I haven’t seen or felt Jesus’ promise to be with me always as I have engaged in mission.” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read John 14:1-3.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
In what ways is this passage connected with the end-time message found in Scripture
Personal Application: Learn the name of someone in your life and begin praying for him or her each day. Share your thoughts.
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).

Amen!