Are we ready to live a life that transcends our daily struggles? Today, we will be invited to embrace the Spiritual Disciplines and Holy Habits that shape us into the people God calls us to be, living a life of mission and service, by living a life on mission. We will reflect on our collective journey over the past year, and pose a critical question: What is the mission of God, and how do we join it? Emphasizing that our faith is a communal experience, we will highlight our calling to be agents of transformation in our communities. Scripture supports a life of mission, reminding us that true freedom comes when we abandon our agendas to join God’s mission of creation, sustenance, redemption, and restoration.

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Study Guide

1 – What does it mean to ‘train yourself for godliness’ as mentioned in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, and how can we apply this to our daily lives?
– Application: Think of one specific spiritual discipline you would like to incorporate into your routine. How can you start practicing it this week?

2 – According to the sermon, what is the ‘Missio Dei,’ and why is it significant for our understanding of our role in God’s plan?
– Application: What personal ambitions or goals might you need to set aside to align more closely with God’s mission for your life?

3 – How did the message define the relationship between creation, sustainment, redemption, and restoration as part of God’s mission?
– Application: In what area of your life do you see a need for restoration, and how can you invite God into that process?

4 – Reflect on the passage from Matthew 16:24-25 about taking up your cross. What does this mean in the context of living a life on mission?
– Application: What are some challenges you face in taking up your cross daily, and how can you overcome them with God’s help?

5 – What barriers might prevent you from living a life on mission, and how can you actively work to overcome them?
– Application:  Identify a specific barrier you are currently facing. How can you seek support from others or turn to scripture to address it?

Bible References

1 Timothy 4:7-8
Matthew 11:28-30
Proverbs 21:21
Proverbs 15:9
Proverbs 11:18
1 Peter 2:24
Romans 7:15-25
Hebrews 3:7-14
John 20:21
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Ecclesiastes 1:9
Genesis 3:14-15
Hebrews 1:3
1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 55:22
Genesis 12:1=3
Matthew 28:19-20
Matthew 5:13-16
Acts 1:8
Revelation 21:1-5
Ephesians 2:10
Matthew 16:24-25
Galatians 2:20