Joy in Mission (John 17)

From our 2026 Missions Conference.1. The Dangerous OmissionJohn 17:15“I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.” How does knowing that Jesus chose not to remove you from the world reshape the way you see your daily environment (home, work, school)?2. The Meaning of MissionJohn 17:18“As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.”If you are “sent,” where specifically has God sent you right now, and to whom?3. Manifesting the Father’s NameJohn 17:6“I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world.”In what practical ways are you displaying God’s character to others—and where do you need growth?4. In the World but Not of ItJohn 17:11, 14“These are in the world… The world hath hated them.”Where do you feel the strongest cultural pressure to compromise your faith?5. The Joy of MissionJohn 17:13“These things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.”How have you experienced joy when actively serving Christ?6. Enduring for JoyHebrews 12:2“Who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame.”What hardship are you currently facing, and how might focusing on mission change your perspective?7. Finishing the CourseActs 20:24“That I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”If you were to “finish your course” faithfully, what would need to change in your life today?8. Ambassadors for Christ2 Corinthians 5:20“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ.”If someone observed your life for one week, what would they conclude about the King you represent?9. Let Your Light ShineMatthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”What is one specific action you can take this week to shine Christ’s light in your neighborhood or workplace?10. Unity as WitnessJohn 17:21“That they all may be one… that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”How does your commitment to church unity strengthen—or weaken—your gospel witness?