Sunday 21 November
On Mission With God
Lorraine Dierck
Lorraine shared about church growth around the world and about her experience as a missionary in Thailand. She encourages us from scripture on the importance of being in close relationship with God, and encourages us to commit ourselves to be on mission with God.
Life Group questions
On Mission With God
On Mission With God
Read John 15:1-5
Often, missionaries will take inspiration from a verse like Matthew 28:19, where Jesus tells his disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
How are Jesus’ words at the beginning of John 15 different to those at the end of Matthew 28?
Why do you think these words inspired Lorraine to continue in her mission work?
What are some practical things you do that help you remain in Jesus?
Read John 1:1-5
On Sunday, Lorraine noted that the word translated “with” in verses 1 and 2 is the Greek word pros, which has a strongly relational emphasis.
What does this tell us about Jesus?
A lot of John’s gospel is focused on helping the reader understand who Jesus is on a deeper level. What is the significance of John starting out with these statements?
The Bible verses Lorraine cited remind us that nearness to Jesus is absolutely key to effective, sustainable mission.
What do we lose if we drift away from this?
Why does this nearness matter so much?