5 Reasons Why Your Class Should Do A

Mission Project

5 Reasons Why Your Class Should Do A

Mission Project

Mission Projects Are BiblicalMatthew 25:35-40

Mission Projects Are BiblicalMatthew 25:35-40

1. CHRISTIANS MUST SEE THE CAUSE. Matthew 25:35-36

2. CHRISTIANS MUST RECOGNIZED THE CONFUSION. Matthew 25:37-39

3. CHRISTIANS WILL ONE DAY RECEIVE CLARIFICATION. Matthew 25:40

1. CHRISTIANS MUST SEE THE CAUSE. Matthew 25:35-36

2. CHRISTIANS MUST RECOGNIZED THE CONFUSION. Matthew 25:37-39

3. CHRISTIANS WILL ONE DAY RECEIVE CLARIFICATION. Matthew 25:40

PURPOSEPURPOSE

Gerald D. Wright shares two aspects of missions…

1. Missions must display an overriding concern for the glory of God. Matthew 5:16

2. The calling to be light requires prioritizing missions in favor of those in darkness.

Gerald D. Wright shares two aspects of missions…

1. Missions must display an overriding concern for the glory of God. Matthew 5:16

2. The calling to be light requires prioritizing missions in favor of those in darkness.

5 Reasons Why Your Class Should Do A Mission Project5 Reasons Why Your Class

Should Do A Mission Project

1. THE WORLD IS IN DARKNESS Acts 26:14-18

1. THE WORLD IS IN DARKNESS Acts 26:14-18

a. Saul was in darkness and the Lord revealed Himself in a GREAT light. Verse 18

b. Who is the next Paul?c. Maybe they need food?d. Maybe they need something to drink?e. Maybe they need clothes?f. The next Paul may very well be in prison.g. Why does your class need a mission project? The

world is in darkness.

a. Saul was in darkness and the Lord revealed Himself in a GREAT light. Verse 18

b. Who is the next Paul?c. Maybe they need food?d. Maybe they need something to drink?e. Maybe they need clothes?f. The next Paul may very well be in prison.g. Why does your class need a mission project? The

world is in darkness.

I Was Hungry…I Was Hungry…

I was thirsty…I was thirsty…

I was naked…I was naked…

I was in prison…I was in prison…

2. THE WORLD NEEDS LIGHT John 1:4-5

2. THE WORLD NEEDS LIGHT John 1:4-5

a. Jesus came to be light to people in darkness. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:4-5

b. The world was born into the darkness of original sin. Romans 5:15-19

c. The world can’t see Jesus for the darkness of sin. II Corinthians 4:3-6

d. A mission project directed by the Holy Spirit may be the source that lifts the veil of darkness on a lost person in your community.

a. Jesus came to be light to people in darkness. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:4-5

b. The world was born into the darkness of original sin. Romans 5:15-19

c. The world can’t see Jesus for the darkness of sin. II Corinthians 4:3-6

d. A mission project directed by the Holy Spirit may be the source that lifts the veil of darkness on a lost person in your community.

3.THE WORLD NEEDS TO SEE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST IN YOU!

Matthew 5:14-16

3.THE WORLD NEEDS TO SEE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST IN YOU!

Matthew 5:14-16a. Jesus calls believers to be the light of the world.b. A dark world may never enter your church or your

Sunday School Department! You can enter a dark world to meet a physical, emotional and ultimately spiritual need.

c. The light of Christ through a believer who is serving his or her community will give light to all who are in the house.

d. Let the Light of Christ that is in you shine before men. Verse 16

e. Allow the dark world to see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. Verse 16

a. Jesus calls believers to be the light of the world.b. A dark world may never enter your church or your

Sunday School Department! You can enter a dark world to meet a physical, emotional and ultimately spiritual need.

c. The light of Christ through a believer who is serving his or her community will give light to all who are in the house.

d. Let the Light of Christ that is in you shine before men. Verse 16

e. Allow the dark world to see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. Verse 16

4. THE RIGHTEOUS SERVEJESUS ALONE

Matthew 5:31-34

4. THE RIGHTEOUS SERVEJESUS ALONE

Matthew 5:31-34a. Sheep know their Shepherds voice and follow.

John 10:1-5; John 10:27-30b. There are other sheep. John 10:16c. Sheep make sheep.d. Fixing our eyes on Jesus allows us to serve others.

Hebrews 12:2-3

a. Sheep know their Shepherds voice and follow. John 10:1-5; John 10:27-30

b. There are other sheep. John 10:16c. Sheep make sheep.d. Fixing our eyes on Jesus allows us to serve others.

Hebrews 12:2-3

5. THE REWARD FOR MISSIONS IS ALWAYS ETERNAL

Matthew 25:41-46

5. THE REWARD FOR MISSIONS IS ALWAYS ETERNAL

Matthew 25:41-46

a. We don’t always see the results when our eyes are on Jesus.

b. When we serve Jesus for His glory that’s enough.

a. We don’t always see the results when our eyes are on Jesus.

b. When we serve Jesus for His glory that’s enough.

Ideas for Class Mission Projects

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Discussion on Implementing Mission Projects

Ideas for Class Mission Projects

Provided on Handout

Discussion on Implementing Mission Projects

5 Reasons Why Your Class Should Do A

Mission Project

5 Reasons Why Your Class Should Do A

Mission Project