Key Thought : God’s nature leads Him to seek us, reveal Himself to us, and draw us into a relationship with Him. He has invited us to become His agents in this effort.

[Lesson plan for The Missionary Nature of God June 29, 2015]

Have a volunteer read Genesis 1:26,27.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What differences appear between mankind’s creation and the other creatures?
Personal Application: Since we were made in the image of God, how should we reflect Him in our daily living? Share your thoughts.d.
Case Study: One of your relatives states: “What does it mean that God gave man rulership over the creatures of the earth? Does that mean He gave us a responsibility as well?” How would you respond to your relative?

Have a volunteer read Genesis 2:15-17.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What do these texts tell us about the reality of free will in mankind?
Personal Application: What are some of the free moral choices you may have to make this coming week? How can you be sure you are choosing in the right way? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your friends states, “There is no such thing as human free will. God chooses who is going t be saved and who’s going to be lost and then leads the chosen ones to live according to His will. Everything is according to God’s sovereign will.” How would you respond to your neighbor?

Have a volunteer read Matthew 5:13,14.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
How can we catch the spirit of revival and reformation in our own lives and in the church’s mission?
Personal Application: How effective have you and your church been in reaching your surrounding area? How strong is the light shining? Share your thoughts..
Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “What is the main purpose for the church? Was the church formed and mission is one of the functions of the church, or was the church formed to better fulfill mission?” How would you respond to your friend?

Have a volunteer read Genesis 3:6,7.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
Christ overcame the three temptations that led to mankind’s fall. How does His victory lead us to be more missionary minded?
Personal Application: How are we tempted in the same ways that Eve was tempted in the garden? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Note : “Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.” MH p. 149.

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