Share It

Alive – The Formation of a Witness     Week 5: Share it (Mission embraced)Teaching Text: Luke 24:44-49                  Opening Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 Big Idea: The risen Jesus does not simply prove His identity; He interprets reality itself. History, Scripture, sin, forgiveness, mission and power all converge in Him. Tension: What would it look like for you to fully embrace the mission that Jesus has explicitly stated and challenged each believer to, “to make disciples of all nations”? Transition: Jesus doesn’t just challenge us to “go and make disciples”, He equips us with the Word and the Spirit to be able to effectively and enthusiastically live a life of obedience. (see v.44-45) Teaching Movements:I. The Necessity of the Cross (v. 46)“It was written… the Christ should suffer” (see Lk 9:22,44; 17:25; 18:32; etc.)II. The Reality of the Resurrection (v. 46)Victory over deathIII. The Call to Repentance and Forgiveness (v. 47)Response to the GospelIV. The Scope of the Gospel (v. 47)All nations, beginning from Jerusalem. (see Romans 1:16) Bringing It All Together: With the challenge and empowering of Jesus in mind, we cannot sit on the sidelines. (v.48-49) We are called to spread the message of salvation, the offer of hope and a new way of life to any and everyone who will believe. Conclusion: The life Jesus undertook on this Earth was not random chance; it was a Divinely appointed rescue mission to bring salvation to those who would believe. Invitation: 1. Come to Jesus; 2. Be Empowered by the Spirit; 3. Embrace the Mission; 4. Live Sent