Mission

What was Jesus purpose here on earth?

Luke 19:10 (ESV)

10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

We are gonna be looking at Luke 10..this chapter is famous for the parable fo the good Samaritan.. Jesus teaches those around him the heights and depths we are to go to serve others.. to show mercy..

It was before this that jesus sent 72 on mission and gave them very specific instructions on this mission on what it looks like share Jesus to be an open door to share Jesus

Luke 10:1-11 (ESV)

10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. 4 Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road. 5 Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.8 Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you. 9 Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’

The mission

Open door for all people to know Christ..

3 major parts to this ministry

Harvest is Great

Luke 10:1-2a (ESV)

10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful,

I want to start with the sense of urgency..

Hurricane coming.. everyone works together boards up the windows..

So think about a harvest you usually for most crops have about ten weeks to harvest them

Jesus is looking at the people of this world and knows that there are not enough missionaries to harvest

This illustration is Jesus looking at a huge wheat field with time running out and he is sending 72 people to share the gospel to the world.. .. millisons of acres of wheat with 72 workers?

If we are going to be Open door for all people to know Christ..

Need more workers

Luke 10:2 (ESV)

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.

If we are going to be Open door for all people to know Christ..

Pray Earnestly

Luke 10:3 (ESV)

Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest

Philipians 4:6 (ESV)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Pray for the harvest

Pray for macc

Pray for macc leaders

Pray for our community the harvest.. whose someone u should share the gospel with Pray for someone to disciple

Mission number 2 .. labor

Sent out

Appointed by God

Matthew 6:33 (ESV)

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Spurgeeon says..

“Now the Greek is much more forcible, it is that he would push them forward, and thrust them out; it is the same word which is used for the expulsion of a devil from a man possessed. It takes great power to drive a devil out, it will need equal power from God to drive a minister out to his work.”

If we are going to be Open door for all people to know Christ..

Two by two

First according to Jewish law ..there was a need foor 2 people to testify and agree. So if someone disagrees, there is someone there too affirm their honesty and truthfulness of the statement they are making.

Deuteronomy 19:15 (ESV)

15 “A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or for any wrong in connection with any offense that he has committed. Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall a charge be established.

John 8:17 (ESV)

7 In your Law it is written that the testimony of two people is true.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (ESV)

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! 11 Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? 12 And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Support

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Accountability

Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV)

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Learning

Proverbs 27:17 (ESV)

Iron sharpens iron,

and one man sharpens another.

Discipleship..

If we are going to be Open door for all people to know Christ..

Everywhere you go

The word “gospel” is an Old English translation of the Greek noun euaggelion, which means “good news,” and the Greek verb euangelizo, which means “to announce good news.”

Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)

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[a] 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.”

The gospel is crucial because people will be judged eternally on the basis of their response to it.

If we are going to be Open door for all people to know Christ..

Lambs amongst wolves

Matthew 10:16 (ESV)

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

As an open door it makes us vulnerable to attack.

We would be so much safer if we locked the doors…

.

Matthew 10:21-22 (ESV)

Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

As lambs we are to continue to be vulnerable servants messangers of good news

Innocent as doves

We have an attitude of grace mercy kindness humility..

Wise as a serpents

Wisdom, truth, integrity

It is an honor to suffer for Christ

Acts 5:41 (ESV)

Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.

Sheep are helpless animals they cannot defend themselves they need leading guiding protecting .. so w have to remember who are Head Sheperd is

Take nothing

Luke 10:4 (ESV)

4 Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road.

Two parts to this 1st..

No distractions..

Don’t let material possessions get in your way

Don’t let frivolous talk distract you

Modern teachers, scientists and magicians where paid for their services.

2nd part is to

Trust God

Isreal wandering in the desert

Deuteronomy 29:5 (ESV)

I have led you forty years in the wilderness. Your clothes have not worn out on you, and your sandals have not worn off your feet.

Jesus says this because it is full dependence of God

James 1:5 (ESV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

Driving a car with eyes closed vs.. Shadrach Meshack and abendengo

Luke 22:35 (ESV)

And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”

If we are going to be Open door for all people to know Christ..

Unity

Luke 10:5-8 (ESV)

5 Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.8 Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you.

Make sure that those you are doing life with know the Lord ..that they are on the same mission. That they are working together.

If we are going to be Open door for all people to know Christ..

Teach Salvation

Luke 10:9 (ESV)

Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

If you knew the answer to cancer or covid would you share it

What is the sickness Christ came to heal?

Sin.. shame, separation from God.. for those of us who have experienced Christ we have the cure!

If we are going to be Open door for all people to know Christ..

Walk away from those who do not listen

Luke 10:10-11 (ESV)

’10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’

As a Pastor, As believers we should not be concerned about being successful but being Faithful.

The harvest is now.. harvest pic

What was Jesus purpose here on earth?

Luke 19:10 (ESV)

10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

We are gonna be looking at Luke 10..this chapter is famous for the parable fo the good Samaritan.. Jesus teaches those around him the heights and depths we are to go to serve others.. to show mercy..

It was before this that jesus sent 72 on mission and gave them very specific instructions on this mission on what it looks like share Jesus to be an open door to share Jesus

Luke 10:1-11 (ESV)

10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. 4 Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road. 5 Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.8 Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you. 9 Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’

The mission

Open door for all people to know Christ..

3 major parts to this ministry

Harvest is Great

Luke 10:1-2a (ESV)

10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful,

I want to start with the sense of urgency..

Hurricane coming.. everyone works together boards up the windows..

So think about a harvest you usually for most crops have about ten weeks to harvest them

Jesus is looking at the people of this world and knows that there are not enough missionaries to harvest

This illustration is Jesus looking at a huge wheat field with time running out and he is sending 72 people to share the gospel to the world.. .. millisons of acres of wheat with 72 workers?

If we are going to be Open door for all people to know Christ..

Need more workers

Luke 10:2 (ESV)

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.

2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV)

2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

Pray Earnestly

Luke 10:3 (ESV)

Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest

Philipians 4:6 (ESV)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Sent out

Appointed by God

Matthew 6:33 (ESV)

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Two by two

Deuteronomy 19:15 (ESV)

15 “A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or for any wrong in connection with any offense that he has committed. Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall a charge be established.

John 8:17 (ESV)

7 In your Law it is written that the testimony of two people is true.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (ESV)

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! 11 Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? 12 And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Support

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Accountability

Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV)

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Learning

Proverbs 27:17 (ESV)

Iron sharpens iron,

and one man sharpens another.

Everywhere you go

Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)

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[a] 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.”

The gospel is crucial because people will be judged eternally on the basis of their response to it.

Lambs amongst wolves

Matthew 10:16 (ESV)

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

.

Matthew 10:21-22 (ESV)

Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Acts 5:41 (ESV)

Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.

Sheep are helpless animals they cannot defend themselves they need leading guiding protecting .. so w have to remember who are Head Sheperd is

Take nothing

Luke 10:4 (ESV)

4 Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road.

Trust God

Deuteronomy 29:5 (ESV)

I have led you forty years in the wilderness. Your clothes have not worn out on you, and your sandals have not worn off your feet.

James 1:5 (ESV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

Luke 22:35 (ESV)

And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”

Unity

Luke 10:5-8 (ESV)

5 Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.8 Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you.

Teach Salvation

Luke 10:9 (ESV)

Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

Walk away from those who do not listen

Luke 10:10-11 (ESV)

’10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’