Missions: God’s Heart for the World: 9 Studies for Individuals or Groups: With Notes for Leaders

by Paul Borthwick

Publisher:

IVP

, 2000

Overview

Beginning with Genesis, the Bible is the story of God pursuing his people. In this study guide, you’ll explore how God reaches out--through Jesus and through human ambassadors like us. You’ll discover that the call to “missions” is not for a select group but is a part of God’s call to every Christian. And you’ll begin to understand your own part in God’s plan. This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. Leader’s notes are included with information on study preparation, leading the study and small group components as well as helps for specific Bible passages covered in the study. Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuides are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication; they’re proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

Contents

Top Highlights

“There was little emphasis on outreach to others and mission to the world” (Page 4)

“Our mission in the world is rooted in the character of God.” (Page 8)

“God could have communicated his love to the world through any means he desired. For reasons that are unfathomable to us, he chooses to do his work through us. We are his method. We serve as his ambassadors communicating the message of reconciliation through Jesus Christ to the world.” (Page 24)

“What could drive people to give away resources—like time, money or career—to spreading Christ’s love to the world” (Page 4)

“himself so that he can—in biblical language—‘bless’ us, but he does so for a purpose.” (Page 11)

Product Details

• Title: Missions: God’s Heart for the World: 9 Studies for Individuals or Groups: With Notes for Leaders
• Author: Paul Borthwick
• Series: A LifeGuide Bible Study
• Publisher: IVP
• Print Publication Date: 2000
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Study and teaching; Missions
• ISBNs: 9780830862917, 0830862919
• Resource ID: LLS:LFGDMSSNS
• Resource Type: text.monograph.bible-study
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-24T16:31:21Z

About Paul Borthwick

Paul Borthwick (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is senior consultant for Development Associates International and previously taught global Christianity at Gordon College for thirty years. His books include Western Christians in Global Mission; Six Dangerous Questions to Transform Your View of the World; Great Commission, Great Compassion; and The Fellowship of the Suffering.