Mission

Sent by Jesus, for Jesus, to all nations.

First Mention in Scripture

Original Word: שָׁלַח (shalach)

Reference: Genesis 12:1–3

Meaning: To send out, to dispatch with purpose.

God sends Abram to be a blessing to all nations — a promise fulfilled ultimately in Jesus, and now extended through the Church’s mission.

God is a sending God. From the beginning, He has moved toward the lost to redeem, restore, and reconcile.

The mission of God is not a church program — it is the heart of God made visible through His people. The Church doesn’t just have a mission; the mission has a Church.

Jesus came on mission: to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). And before ascending, He passed that mission on to His disciples — to go and make Him known in every nation.

To follow Jesus is to live sent — empowered by the Spirit, proclaiming the gospel, and calling the world to know the One who gave His life for them.

The Mission Begins with God

Mission is not man’s idea — it is God’s. He is the first missionary, seeking Adam in the garden (Genesis 3:9), sending Abraham to bless the nations (Genesis 12:1–3), and sending His own Son to save sinners (John 3:16–17).

All mission starts with the heart of God: full of love, justice, mercy, and truth.

Jesus Came to Seek and Save

Jesus said, “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). His entire life was a mission — sent by the Father to proclaim the kingdom, call sinners to repentance, and lay down His life as a ransom.

He is the model missionary — full of compassion, truth, and obedience to the will of God.

The Church Is Sent Like Jesus

Before returning to heaven, Jesus said, “As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you” (John 20:21). This is the foundation of the Church’s mission: we are sent into the world to represent Him.

This mission is not optional — it’s the purpose of our new life. “Go and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19–20).

Empowered by the Holy Spirit

We are not sent in our own strength. Jesus promised the Spirit would come, and said, “You will receive power… and you will be My witnesses” (Acts 1:8).

The Holy Spirit fills believers with boldness, wisdom, love, and supernatural power to proclaim the gospel and reflect Christ in every place.

The Mission Is for All People

The gospel is for every tribe, language, people, and nation (Revelation 7:9). The mission of God breaks all boundaries — cultural, social, and geographic.

The Church’s calling is global — and every believer is part of it, whether they go or send, pray or serve (Romans 10:14–15).

The Mission Ends in Worship

The goal of mission is not numbers — it’s worship. “Let the nations be glad and sing for joy!” (Psalm 67:4).

Missions exists because worship doesn’t. The day is coming when the mission will be complete, and the redeemed will worship the Lamb forever (Revelation 7:10).

Scripture References

Mission is not for a few — it’s for all who follow Jesus. We are a sent people, called to proclaim the gospel, live as witnesses, and love the world with truth and grace. We go because He first came for us. And we keep going until the whole world knows: Jesus is Lord, and He is worthy of all praise.

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