2: God’s Mission to Us – 2 – Teaching Plan

Key Thought: We see in the Bible God’s intentional reaching out to us. Thus we can understand His nature and purpose. As we develop our understanding, we can know Him and share our experience with Him.
October 14, 2023

1. Have a volunteer read John 20:21,22.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
When did God’s plan of mission for us begin?
Personal Application: What is comforting about the fact that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are involved in the work of saving souls? Share your thoughts..
Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How do you think your church is seen and understood by its neighbors” Does this perception help or hinder your efforts to share the gospel with them?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Revelation 14:6,7.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What aspects of God’s mission can you identify in the gospel presented by the first angel?
Personal Application: Why is keeping the everlasting gospel central to our mission so important? Share your thoughts
Case Study: One of your friends states, “How ids the idea of judgment linked to the everlasting good news? Why must the good news be central to the idea of judgment?.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Matthew 26:16-20.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What elements of discipleship can you identify in this passage?
Personal Application: What can you do to be more involved in what you have been called to do? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Unless you live what you preach, no one will listen to you. Your life, your love, and your actions speak louder than words. All you have to do is live a good Christian life and you will be a witness to others. You don’t have to say anything.” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Revelation 7:9,10.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What does this suggest about the far-reaching geographical scope of the gospel?
Personal Application: How can we reach people far and near that have a different culture, language, and religious background?. 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!