Mission

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope

June 27, 2009
Larry R Evans

Introductory Reflections

I have a book in my personal library entitled, “All Dressed Up and No Where to Go.” Could that be said of us . . . of our church? Is it possible to have organizational matters finely tuned, offerings over-flowing and training programs galore and still miss out on the real calling of the Church? This week’s lesson implies that it could happen. Without a clear mission the church can flounder. In recent weeks we’ve studied about discipleship and community. It is time for us to consider “mission.” The same God who “calls” also “sends” but sent for what purpose? The overarching question to many questions are best answered within the framework of another question: “Whose mission is it?” The answer to this question will help determine the content, its urgency and its outcome.

Reflective Quiz

1. To reach the world with the good news is “God’s” mission. [Jn. 3:16; 16:6-11; Matt. 28:18-20] True or False?

2. Some will be lost for eternity. [Jn. 3:16; Acts 4:12; 1Jn. 5:12] True or False?

3. Once the gospel has been preached to all the countries of the world then Jesus will come. [Matt. 28:19,20; Acts 1:8] True or False?

4. The message regarding the mark of the beast is in reality a retelling of the gospel story in the context of the last days. [Rev. 14:6-12; 1 Ki. 18:20,21] True or False?

5. If gifted by the Holy Spirit, training is not necessary. [Acts 1:4,8; Matt. 4:11] True or False?

6. We cannot give what we do not have. [Acts 3:6; 2 Pet. 3:18] True or False?

7. Seventh-day Adventists have at least 28 ways of sharing insights into God’s character. True or False? [If true, name 5.]

8. The centerpiece of our preaching for these last days is the sharing of the signs of the end time. [1 Cor. 1:23; Rev. 5:9-14] True or False?

9. Not all disciples of Christ are called to be witnesses because each one has different gifts. [Acts 1:8; 2 Cor. 5:14-21] True or False?

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