BIG IDEA
The local church is the hope of the world
MAIN VERSES
Matthew 28:16-20
“Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.””
Acts 1:6-9
“Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.”
Acts 13:1-3
“Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers… While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.”
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
What did you think of the message?
What do you think is broken in California and how can the church be a part of bringing healing and restoration to those broken places?
Can you share a time when you were exposed to, experienced or closely affected by one of these problems?
Homelessness
Mental Health Issues
Suicide
Overdoses
Read Matthew 28:16-20 How does it make you feel to know that YOU are called, just like the first disciples, to “go and make disciples of all nations”? What does that look like in your life right now?
We often say that we believe the local church is the hope of the world. How do you see yourself being a part of this 30 for 30 Initiative?
Prayer
Giving Financially
Go and serve/volunteer at a church plant
Other