My Role In God’s Mission

And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? —Romans 10:14–15

Invite everyone to find and follow

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1 . Awaken To The

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. —Ephesians 6:12

Rescue those being taken off to death, and save those stumbling toward slaughter. —Proverbs 24:11

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. —Luke 4:18–19

2 . Fight Lies With

Since the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ. —2 Corinthians 10:4–5

the sword of the Spirit—which is the word of God. Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request. —Ephesians 6:17–18

The Word is our

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If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. —John 8:31–32

3 . Accept Your Unique

Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. —1 Peter 4:10–11

4 . Seize Everyday

To seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone. —1 Thessalonians 4:11–12

Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person. —Colossians 4:5–6

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But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame. —1 Peter 3:15-16