1. God’s plan and purpose for His people:
“To enjoy [God’s] grace…, but also to extend [God’s] glory to the ends of the earth.” (David Platt, Radical)
a. To Mankind: be blessed and multiply (Gen 1:26-28)
b. To Abraham: be blessed and bless others
(Gen 12:1-3)
c. To disciples: be Witnesses (Acts 1:8)
2. Common Objections and Excuses
a. “Cannot leave my Family/Relationships” (Luke 9:60)
b. “Financial cost is too great” (Mark 10:17-31)
c. “Not my Neighbor” (Luke 10:29-37)
3. Only 2 Choices:
a. Go (Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20)
b. Or Send (2 Cor 11:8)
Application Challenge:
Missions Goer/Sender Development Map