He Lives in Pursuit: God’s Heart for the Lost
From Genesis to Revelations, we see God’s heart for the nations. He has always sought to make His name known amongst all peoples of the Earth, and He is continuing to do so today through the lives of ordinary Christians who are willing to say yes to joining Him in this mission.
Scripture Focus:
(Old Testament)
Genesis 12: 1-3 → God calling Abraham from His homeland to a new place
Genesis 28:14 → God makes a covenant with Him, promising that through His offspring “all the nations of the earth will be blessed.”
Psalm 46:10 → Be still and know that He is God…He WILL be exalted among the nations
(New Testament)
Luke 2:10 → The angel who appears to the shepherds brings “good news of great joy that will be for ALL people”
Matthew 28:18-20 → Jesus’ final words to us (The Great Commission)
Act 1:8 → Called to be His witnesses to the ends of the Earth
Revelations 7:9-10 → All tribes, tongues, and nations around the throne worshipping the Lamb!
The Reality:
3.1 Billion people who have never heard the name of Jesus → 1.88 billion are Muslims
Only 3% of global workers go to the unreached
Only 1.7% of Christian giving goes towards reaching the unreached
→ In the midst of this, Jesus is winning souls in the Muslim world!
Stories from the book Women Who Risk
How to Get Involved:
Pray → for missionaries, for lost people around the world
Learn → read missionary biographies, listen to podcasts about missions
Give → support missionaries and trustworthy missions organizations
Welcome → host international students for dinner, teach ESL
Share → tell your friends, family, and fellow church members about God’s heart for the nations
Discussion Questions:
How does seeing God’s heart for all people affect the way we read Scripture?
What has your understanding of/experience with missions looked like so far in your life?
Out of the 5 ways to get involved, which one resonates the most with you?
