Small Group August 24, 2023

Introduction

- Begin with a brief introduction of the missions trip to Hungary, sharing the goals, and highlighting how it connects to the Great Commission.

- Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Matthew 28:18–20 ESV

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

**Section 1: The Calling to Missions**:

- **Question 1:** What does it mean to be called to missions? How did you feel this calling in your life?

- **Question 2:** How do the Scriptures relate to our calling? How did you prepare spiritually?

- **Scripture:** Isaiah 6:8

Isaiah 6:8 ESV

8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”

**Section 2: The Experience in Hungary**:

- **Question 3:** Can you share a specific experience where you saw God working during the trip?

- **Question 4:** What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them through faith?

- **Scripture:** Mark 16:15

Mark 16:15 ESV

15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.

**Section 3: Teaching English & Sharing the Gospel**:

- **Question 5:** How did teaching English facilitate sharing the Gospel? Can you share a testimony?

- **Question 6:** How can language and culture be bridges or barriers in sharing Christ's love?

- **Scripture:** 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

1 Corinthians 9:22–23 ESV

22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.

**Section 4: Reflections & Applications**:

- **Question 7:** What lessons did you learn from this trip that can be applied to our daily walks with Christ?

- **Question 8:** How can we as a small group continue to support missions and evangelism in our local community and abroad?

- **Scripture:** Acts 1:8

Acts 1:8 ESV

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

**Closing**:

- End with a time of prayer, focusing on the continued guidance in missions and expressing gratitude for the lessons learned and shared.