1/24 Ignite "Basic Training-Knowing the Mission"

January 24, 2009

Devotion-Jared Graves

Intro:

• The Wooden Rabbit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2PdyxMtiYM
• Tonight we are taking a look at the fourth foundation of our faith. Tiff came the first week and talked about the importance of knowing who you are fighting for. Ben highlighted some of the tools that we need for our daily battles. Frank came last week and discussed putting others above ourselves. Tonight we are going to talk about knowing our mission.

Why do we get back to the basics? Because Jesus did.

• Matthew 3:13-16. Why did Jesus get baptized? He sets a precedent for us, however, in a sense He is also leaving an old life behind and beginning a new one. He was leaving a life as a carpenter, and starting His ministry.
• Matthew 4:1-11. This was Jesus' basic training. Jesus grew up in the synagogue. He knew the Bible inside and out, but now He had to live out His teachings. So do we. We have, most of us, grown up in church. We know the answers, and what we are supposed to do, but doing it is completely different. 

What good does basic training do if it is never used?

• Matthew 4:12-25. Jesus took His training and put it into action.

What is our mission?

• Living a Christ-filled life
• Standing up for truth, in a loving way
• Making it a mission to reach others for the Gospel
• We must remember that our enemies are never humans. It is always Satan. It is always a battle against all the spiritual darkness in the world. We NEVER fight against other humans.
• Be an inspiration for a church looking for direction

January 24, 2010

Breakout Sessions

Read together Matthew 28:16-20

What are the barriers that we have in our lives that keep us from evangelizing?