Identity Part 5: Missionaries

Luke 10:1-24

INSIGHTS

Jesus sends out His disciples to the spiritually lost. (v.1)
God’s abundant harvest field needs more workers. (v.2)
Expect evil opposition to our mission work. (v.3)
Travel light and avoid distractions. (v.4,7-8)
Look for existing Gospel connections. (v.5-6)
As God leads, share the Gospel in His power. (v.9)
Trust God’s authority in departing from unfruitful situations. (v.10-16)
Rejoice in your relationship with Jesus, rather than in any “success” you see. (v.17-24)

SCENARIOS:

Try sharing your 15-30 second salvation testimony story with someone nearby.
Practice asking clarifying questions with a partner who imitates a spiritual skeptic they know.

HOMEWORK: Thoughts on how to serve as a missionary right now.

Pray for insight and conviction about how people in your mission field could be healed if the Gospel took root among them.
If you were to take a survey of your 20 closest neighbors:
How many would say they know you?
How many have been invited into your home for a meal?
How many know you to be a loving person?
How many know you are a Christian?
How many would miss you if you moved away?
When was the last time you shared the Gospel with a non-Christian?
How are you currently practically and unconditionally loving and serving your neighbors?
Who are your partners in living out your missional calling?