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The great need of the hour. “There should be no delay in this wellplanned effort to educate the church members. . . . The people have had too much sermonizing; but have they been taught how to labor for those for whom Christ died Has a line of labor been devised and placed before them in such a way that each has seen the necessity of taking part in the work . . . It is by education and practice that persons are to be qualified to meet any emergency which may arise; and wise planning is needed to place each one in his proper sphere, that he may obtain an experience that will fit him to bear responsibility.”—Christian Service, pp. 58, 59 Notes Small Group Activity Discussion - Explain why people lack confidence. I am afraid. The Bible tells us that Moses was also afraid to carry out his leadership responsibilities. Nevertheless, the Lord used Moses and enabled him to do his assigned task. I am not good enough. It is impossible to become perfect before we begin to witness. I don’t have power to do that. Only Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, can empower us to do His work. We do not have the strength alone. I am too old (too young). The Lord can use us no matter how old or young we are. Personal Ministries Handbook, page 16
The Theology of Soul Winning and Involvement “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing 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. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19, 20). The <strong>Church</strong> Is Mission The church, as the body of Christ, has the same purpose as Christ. The concern of Christ must be the concern of His church. Key texts. “For the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). “For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved” (John 3:17). I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). Jesus Established the <strong>Church</strong> I will build my church . . .(Matthew 16:16). The church, God’s people, like Christ, are those who pour out their lives in service for others. “The church is God’s appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organized for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world.”— The Acts of the Apostles, p. 9 The Great Commission. Christ’s Great Commission is given to His church. It continues to be Christ’s primary marching orders for His followers: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing 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. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:19, 20). Primary ministry. The church’s task certainly includes ministry to the body. But it must always have a primary focus to those outside the church. It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth (Isaiah 49:6). But you are . . . a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9). Committed to mission. To be God’s people is to be involved in and committed to His mission. “The Saviour’s commission to the disciples included all believers in Christ to the end of time.” —The Desire of Ages, p. 822 The obedience of the local church to this God-given mission affects its subsequent health, strength and growth. God wants to bless His church and see it grow, so that we in turn may be a blessing to others. God’s original promise to Abraham was that others would be blessed through him, and then through us. I will bless you . . . so that you will be a blessing . . . and by you all the families of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:1-3). Personal Ministries Handbook, page 17
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