700. STUDY GUIDE #7.

INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION GUIDE
SESSION #7
What the Bible Says About Missions.
NOTE: WE ARE DOING THINGS IN A DIFFERENT ORDER. DON'T REFER TO THE WORKBOOKS OR THE WORKSHEETS UNTIL AFTER THE FIRST DISCUSSION TIME.
OBJECTIVES OF THIS SESSION

  • To show that the concept of missions is mentioned in the Old Testament in addition to the New.
  • To show the surprising number of references, from Genesis to Revelation.

INTRODUCTION

We all know the Bible talks about Christian world missions, but we may not know the extent. We’ll find out more in this session.
PRAYER
  • Open in prayer and ask the Lord to reveal to each one what he has for them. 
REPORT BACK (Optional)

  • If you assigned a volunteer at the end of the previous session to give a report on what he or she discovered in the Dig Deeper section, call on that person now.
  • DISCUSSION (Discuss these questions before referring to the workbooks or the worksheets)
    Try and answer these questions. We'll give the answers later.
    • Where is the first mention of missions in the Bible?
    • What is the Great Commission?
    WORKSHEETS (Hand them out after the first discussion time)
    • Distribute the printable Worksheet #7 to those who don't have copies of Workbook
    • Note: All Worksheets are available on Dropbox. It's quick, easy, and free but you need to register or sign in.
    SCRIPTURE
    • Read the scripture selections in the Workbook or Worksheet.
    • Does anyone want to change their answer?
    WATCH THE VIDEO 
    • Watch the video for Session #7 on YOUTUBE. 
    REFLECTION
    • What has the group learned, and what they want to do with it. 
    REPORTER FOR NEXT SESSION
          Ask for a volunteer to give a short report next session on one of these Dig Deeper topics.
    1. God’s Heart for the Unreached
    2. Missions in the Bible
    3. Links to Mission-related Scriptures Throughout the Bible
    CLOSE IN PRAYER



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