Stone 11
EVANGELISM and WORLD MISSIONS
Opening Scripture:
Matthew 28:18-20
18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven
and on earth.
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you
always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Share the Gospel
Before returning to heaven, Jesus promised to send the gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus gave all His followers a job to do, and that was to share and take the message of salvation to every nation. Jesus desires us to proclaim this message with our words, deeds and demonstration of the Holy Spirit power. We are empowered! We have to have eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart to obey. GO!
1) Ministry of reconciliation
2 Corinthians 5:18-20
2) Your love
John 13:35
3) Don’t be ashamed
Romans 1:14-16, Jeremiah 1:8 and Proverbs 29:25
4) Proclaim the good news
Romans 10:13-15
5) Peter (example)
Acts 10:34-48
6) Paul (example)
Acts 9:22-28 and Acts 20:20-21
7) Boldness
Acts 4:29-31, Ephesians 6:19-20 and Proverbs 28:1
Evangelism and Power
We are Christ’s body and we are His representatives on earth. Jesus’ mission must be our mission. He has called us to proclaim the good news to the poor, the captives, the blind, and the oppressed. He has called us to participate in destroying the devil’s work. When we share the gospel, we are engaging in spiritual warfare. We must speak the truth with power. Jesus came to set the captive free.
1) Humanity’s condition
2 Corinthians 4:4, Colossians 2:8, and 2 Timothy 3:1-7
2) Jesus walks in power
Luke 4:18 and 1 John 3:8
3) The fight is not in the flesh
Ephesians 6:12
4) The Father draws
Acts 16:14 and John 6:44
5) Arm yourself
Ephesians 6:13-18
6) Miracle signs and wonders (power)
Mark 16:17, Acts 2:43, Acts 8:6-8, Acts 14:5-10, John 14:12-14 and Acts 3:6-7
7) The name of Jesus
Matthew 28:18 and Philippians 2:10-11
Make Disciples
“Follow me and Go” are the foundational commands of Jesus to His disciples. As His disciples Jesus also calls us to “follow Him and go.” One of the main purposes of a disciple is to make more disciples. We are His mouth, hands, and feet.
1) Be a witness
Acts 1:8 and Revelation 12:11
2) First and last
Matthew 4:19 and 28:19
3) Teach and baptize
Matthew 28:19-20
4) Eyes to see
Matthew 9:35-37 and John 4:35-36
5) Pray
Matthew 9:38
STUDY NOTES
1) After Saul’s conversion, how long did he wait until he shared the gospel?
Acts 9:19-20
2) What did Jesus say would happen if we have faith in Him?
Mark 11:23-24
3) What did Jesus say about power of faith?
Mark 9:23
4) What pleases God?
Hebrews 11:6
5) Jesus died on the cross to purchase people from where?
Revelation 5:9
