We love our time together to pray, think, share, and discuss. But we long to go beyond this and actually do something for and with those around us. We want to make a difference in our communities and around the world. We want the work to be finished, and we want Jesus to return. This quarter’s Sabbath School Adult Bible Study Guide is designed to focus attention on getting out there and doing something. We will examine many wonderful Bible stories. We will read about exciting experiences and illustrations. We will learn about available resources to assist us in reaching out to our neighbors (especially to those who have no Christian background). But those will just be ways of illustrating and motivating us. The real focus, the real heart, of each lesson is what will be shared on Thursday each week—a challenge to get out and actually do something.
Episode 1
Lesson: 1 - God’s Mission to Us: Part 1
Oct 7, 2023
Scripture: Genesis 3:9 What are ways that you experience God’s presence in your life?
Episode 2
Lesson: 2 - God's Mission to Us: Part 2
Oct 14, 2023
Scripture: Matthew 28:19 God has chosen to manifest Himself to us in such a way that we can understand His nature and purpose.
Episode 3
Lesson: 3 - God's Call to Mission
Oct 21, 2023
Scripture: Acts 1:8 How would you define the word “mission” as you apply it to your own life? In what ways could you, daily, express mission in your attitude and behavior? How can you be more mission minded in your day-by-day tasks?
Episode 4
Lesson: 4 - Sharing God's Mission
Oct 28, 2023
Scripture: John 13:34-35 How can praying for others in need help us grow spiritually and experience more the reality of God’s love for sinners?
Episode 5
Lesson: 5 - Excuses to Avoid Mission
Nov 4, 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Winning souls is hard, too hard for humans to do on their own. How can we learn, instead, to let God win souls, but through us and our life and witness?
Episode 6
Lesson: 6 - Motivation and Preparation for Mission
Nov 11, 2023
Scripture: Luke 24:44 What are some of the experiences you have had with the reality of God and His love? Why are these times so precious to you, and how do they motivate you to reach out to others with the good news?
Episode 7
Lesson: 7 - Mission to My Neighbor
Nov 18, 2023
How can we learn to distinguish between working for salvation, which is a fatal mistake, and revealing in our lives the salvation that we already have in Jesus?
Episode 8
Lesson: 8 - Mission to the Needy
Nov 25, 2023
Scripture: Matthew 25:40 Whatever the situation, we are called to be God’s helpers for all people in need, regardless of their background. Whatever the needs are, we must be ready to do what we can to help. This is a central part of what it means to be a Christian and what mission must include.
Episode 9
Lesson: 9 - Mission to the Powerful
Dec 2, 2023
Scripture: Matthew 16:26 Why must we be careful of the trap of thinking that because “we have the truth”, then the knowledge of this truth alone is enough to save us? How many souls will be lost who had more than enough knowledge, even of the three angels’ messages, to be saved?
Episode 10
Lesson: 10 - Mission to the Unreached: Part 1
Dec 9, 2023
Scripture: Acts 17:24 What bridges and points of contact can you think of that would open opportunities for deeper conversation with others with whom you come in contact?
Episode 11
Lesson: 11 - Mission to the Unreached: Part 2
Dec 16, 2023
Scripture: Matthew 15:28 What is the difference between faith and belief? Why might people who have the correct belief be found void of faith when Christ returns?
Episode 12
Lesson: 12 - Esther and Mordecai
Dec 23, 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 49:6 In its own unique way, this story shows how God’s people, even in foreign environments, can witness for truth. What are some of the challenges to your faith that you face in your own culture? How do you respond to them?
Episode 13
Lesson: 13 - The End of God's Mission
Dec 30, 2023
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12 In this quarter’s final lesson, we will see that Revelation is a missionary book focused on a missionary God who is calling us to be a missionary church.