Refining The Mission-zh
Refining Our Mission
What is the biggest influence a Christian can make?
1. Who is the messenger?
Romans 10:14-17
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our message?" Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.
Matthew 4:17-20
From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." At once they left their nets and followed him.
MISSION: Catch fishes or Improving the lake?
2. What is the message?
- Morality?
- Nice people?
- Good Marriage?
- Good Parenting?
- GOOD NEWS & REPENTANCE
3. How to deliver the message?
- Fishing vs Hunting
- Patience
- Not easily discouraged
- Hardwork and Face danger