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God’s Mission, My Mission – Lesson 6: Motivation and Preparation for Mission | Sabbath School with Pastor Mark Finley
Series GOD’S MISSION, MY MISSION with Pastor Mark Finley |
Lesson 6: Motivation and Preparation for Mission |
Memory Text: 1: Luke 24:44 – These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me. |
Content:
6.1 To Share the Good News
The women experienced the resurrection of Jesus and were full of joy and enthusiasm. Despite initial skepticism from some disciples, they were not discouraged and hurried back to share the good news. Their motivation to spread the redemption through Jesus was based on their personal experience with God, recognizing the immeasurable value of this message.
6.2 A Prophetic Foundation
The encounter of the apostles with the resurrected Jesus in Luke 24:36–49 was of great significance as it dispelled their initial doubts and fears, giving them the certainty that He indeed lives. This was crucial in strengthening their faith and motivation for the mission. Jesus also showed them the prophetic foundation of His work and ministry to ensure that their faith rested on the Word of God and that they understood the true meaning of His resurrection. This underscores the need to build our understanding of the gospel and our experiences with Jesus on the solid foundation of the Word of God to be prepared and motivated for the mission.
6.3 Waiting and Mission
The disciples waited in unity and prayer, following Jesus’ instructions, for the fulfillment of His promise, the Holy Spirit. During this waiting period, they prepared for their mission by organizing themselves and selecting a replacement for Judas. This illustrates that waiting for God’s work does not have to be idle but can result in meaningful mission preparation. This attitude of collective prayer and practical preparation should also inspire us as we wait for God’s work in our lives.
6.4 “Whom you crucified”
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost was a pivotal moment when the disciples were empowered to speak in various languages to fulfill God’s mission for the lost. Even those who crucified Christ could receive forgiveness, emphasizing the power of the gospel. This reminds us that our mission as followers of Jesus is to proclaim the saving message in a sinful world without judgment but by bearing witness to the grace of Jesus.
6.5 A Picture of the Early Church
Acts 2:41-47 presents an impressive image of the early church, where newly baptized believers were not mere members but equal parts of the community. Discipleship was a central aspect, and the apostles taught not only through words but also through their daily lives. Guidance on how to live one’s faith in daily life was provided not just through teaching but also through the shared experiences and the example set by existing believers, highlighting the importance of practical living in faith.
SdS – Basta parlare, cominciamo a fare qualcosa – Lezione 6
Motivazione e preparazione per la missione.
Approfondimento della lezione della Scuola del Sabato numero 6 – IV trimestre 2023 con Mariarosa Cavalieri, Sofia Artigas e Saverio Scuccimarri. RISORSE COLLEGATE:
📖 𝗜𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲:
https://uicca.org/Il-Nocciolo-4-Trimestre-2023 📩 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼:
https://uicca.org/4-trimestre-2023-lezione-6 ✍ 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲:
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Sunday: To Share the Good News
Daily Lesson for Sunday 5th of November 2023
Read Luke 24:1-12. What was the response of those who heard about the risen Christ?
Early Sunday morning, after Jesus’ death, Luke says that a number of women went to the tomb. They had spices with them; so, it is likely they were going to tend to Jesus’ body now that the Sabbath was over. Expecting to find a still-sealed tomb, they were shocked to find the tomb empty. Unsure what to do, they were afraid when two men in shining clothing appeared. However, the men had a message for them. Reminding them of Jesus’ words, they told the women that Jesus had indeed risen, as He had said He would. Overjoyed with the news, they quickly returned to where the disciples and many of Jesus’ other followers were staying and told what they had seen and heard, because their excitement could not be contained. That is, they were sharing with others what they had learned of Christ.
Can you imagine how the women must have felt? They had just had an amazing experience, one that certainly filled them with awe, but the disciples called their experience “idle tales” and would not believe them. Thus, not sure whether to believe the women or not, Peter ran to the tomb to see for himself.
For Peter—and for many of us—there is a hesitancy to accept something simply because someone else said it. Though Peter listened to the women, he could not share in their experience until later. At first, all he experienced was an empty tomb, and that, Luke says, simply left him “marveling to himself” (Luke 24:12, NKJV). His experience at the tomb was not the same as that of the women.
Regardless of Peter’s response, as soon as these women heard the news about Jesus, they wanted to share it with others. What greater motivation for mission could there be than to let others know about what Jesus has done for them? What greater motive than to spread the good news of salvation in Jesus, the only hope any of us have?
Of course, we need a personal experience with God ourselves before we can share it with others. Our desire to share with others what we love so much must be a crucial part of our motivation for mission. In the end, we can’t share what we ourselves don’t have, can we?
What are some of the experiences you have had with the reality of God and His love? Why are these times so precious to you, and how do they motivate you to reach out to others with the good news?
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El otoño del patriarca
Cuando escuchaba al Presidente Ted Wilson dirigirse al Concilio Anual, el 09 de octubre de 2023, vino a mi mente la novela del escritor Latinoamericano Gabriel García Márquez, publicada en 1975 y titulada: El otoño del patriarca. Reconozco que existen diferencias entre el dictador que se presenta en la novela y el Pastor Wilson, sin […] Source: https://atoday.org/el-otono-del-patriarca/
