A church is on mission with Christ in our world to carry out the Father's redemptive purposes. We have a very specific mission and a very specific purpose (Matt 28:18-20, 2 Cor 5:17- 20). If you are a Christian and this is your church home, you are here to participate in God's redemptive mission.
Read and discuss Matthew 28:18-20.
- Why does Jesus begin his statement with "I have been given all..."
- What does "make disciples" mean?"
How are you doing personally at "making disciples"? How is WestWay doing? Be specific.
Read and discuss 2 Corinthians 5:17-20.
- What does the word "reconciliation" mean in this context?
- What does it mean to be "an ambassador for Christ"?
How are you doing personally at being Christ's ambassador? How is WestWay doing? Be specific.
For Discussion:
Because God builds the body to match the assignment, think about the people God has added to WestWay over the past 18 months. Think about their age, life stage, etc. Spend time in prayer asking God to reveal the assignment God has for us in Scottsbluff. Discuss and write down what you sense God is saying.
Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. Make two lists:
Love is...
Love is not...
Take time to pray, asking God to reveal the truth to you about your fellowship (love relationship) with Him and your Christian brothers and sisters.
- What do you sense God is saying about your fellowship with other Christians?
- What do you sense God is saying about your fellowship with God?
- Why do you think God has added you to your present church body?
- What do you do in your church that most effectively helps build up the body of Christ?
- Where can you see signs of the work God is doing and how He’s asking you to participate?
- How is God calling you to remind others that they are made in His image?