SESSION 10

1. The Great Commission – Our Call to Mission

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Key Verse: Matthew 28:19-20

Jesus calls us to:

• Go and make disciples of all nations

• Baptise them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

• Teach them to obey His commands

• Trust that He is with us always
   

Missio Dei – The Mission of God

• Mission begins with God, not us (Matthew 6:10)

• Our role is to join in what God is already doing in the world
   

Discussion:

• What does “being on mission” look like in your life right now?|
   

2. Three Approaches to Mission
 

1. Relational Mission
 

• Building genuine, long-term relationships

• Jesus modelled this by spending time with people from all walks of life

• Listen, be present, and share your faith naturally in relationships
   

2. Incarnational Mission
 

• Representing Christ in everyday life (John 1:14)

• Living out faith through love, service, and justice

• Demonstrating God’s love in action
   

3. Proclamation Mission
 

• Clearly sharing the message of the gospel (Romans 10:14)

• Includes preaching, teaching, testimonies, and conversations
   

Reflection:
 

• Which of these approaches comes most naturally to you?

• Which would you like to grow in more?
   

3. Avoiding Common Traps in Mission
 

1. The Saviour Complex

   • It’s not our job to “fix” people—Jesus is the Saviour

   • Trust that God is already at work (Acts 1:8)

2. Fearmongering & Argumentative Evangelism

   • Share truth in love, not fear (Romans 2:4)

   • Defend the faith with gentleness (1 Peter 3:15)

3. The Trap of Silence

   • Fear can prevent us from speaking about Jesus

   • The Holy Spirit empowers us to share (Acts 1:8)
      

Reflection:

• Do you ever feel pressure to “save” or convince people?

• How can trusting that God is at work change your approach to mission?
   

4. Who Is My Neighbour? (Luke 10:25-37)
 

• Jesus redefines ‘neighbour’ in the Parable of the Good Samaritan

• Our neighbour is anyone in need, regardless of background or differences

• Wherever God has placed you is your mission field

• Jesus calls us to “Go and do likewise”
   

5. Mission for Everyone – No Undeserving People
 

• The Myth of the Undeserving Poor (Martin Charlesworth & Natalie Williams) challenges societal attitudes toward poverty

• Everyone is made in the image of God and loved by Him

• Mission involves justice, mercy, generosity, and seeing people through God’s eyes
   

Reflection:
 

• How do culture and upbringing shape the way we treat others?

• How can we allow the Holy Spirit to transform our perspective?
   

Final Reflection & Prayer
 

• What is one key takeaway for you today?

• How will you put it into action?

• Pray for one another to receive the power of the Holy Spirit to step out in mission.