God’s Mission Is To Make Disciples

Big Truth:

God's Mission Is To Make Disciples

Matthew 4:19-20; Mark 16:15-16; John 15:16; Acts 1:6-8; Romans 10:14-15; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Titus 2:12-15

Bible Verse:

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always to the end of the age.

Matthew 28:19-20

Big Ideas:

  • Every Jesus follower is a disciple who makes disciples.
  • We make disciples as we are going.
  • We make disciples by sharing the gospel.
  • We are to help make disciples of all people groups.
  • We make disciples through the power and presence of Jesus.

Bible Story:

Acts 16:11-34

As Jesus’ disciples spread the gospel in the world, they made disciples of those who believed in Jesus. All of Jesus’ followers are to make disciples of all who believe.

Story:

New Creation

Part of the beauty of the gospel is that God does not just rescue us from the power of sin, but He is also mak- ing everything new. God offers new creation to those who place their faith in Jesus. This newness comes in two ways. The first is that by breaking the power of sin, Jesus is making men and women into brand new people with new identities. Second, God is not only making people new, but He is also going to make a new heaven and a new earth for us to live on and worship Him in.

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Every child should know that:

  • God has given us a holy mission to make Him known to others.

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Every child should:

  • Share the gospel with someone who does not know Jesus.

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Every child should feel:

  • Burdened for those in their lives who do not know Jesus.

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Every child should want:

  • To live faithfully on mission for God and be aligned with His purposes instead of our own.