A. What Is Biblical Mission? “Biblical mission means more than simply going overseas to plant churches or spread civilization. It means the church participating in the ‘mission of God (Missio Dei)’ and seeking the restoration of God’s rule and glory throughout the whole earth. Mission is not a program that begins with human enthusiasm; rather, it is the heart of God that runs throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and is a fundamental reason for the church’s existence. Let me clearly summarize five essential principles of true mission as presented in Scripture. 🌍 1. The Mission of God (Missio Dei) The subject and initiator of mission is not human beings but God. In order to save fallen humanity, God first comes to us, sends His Son, and sends the Holy Spirit. He is the “missionary God” who sends. Biblical basis: “As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” (John 20:21) Key meaning: The church acknowledges that God has the initiative in mission and serves as His agent, obed...
‘You will not bear the
burden alone.’
God heard the contents
of Moses' troubled heart and responded.
The core of God's
response was "You will not bear the burden alone."
In other words, God
helped Moses
by appointing seventy
respected leaders among the Israelites
to share the
responsibility with him
(Numbers 11:16-17).
Reflecting on this, it's
comforting to know that when we feel burdened by heavy loads,
God provides people who
can share the burden with us.
Moreover, before we
become overwhelmed,
before our
responsibilities feel too heavy,
it's wise to seek the
help of others who can work alongside us,
sharing the
responsibility.
Persisting in working
alone, thinking it's easier and more effective,
until the burden becomes
unbearably heavy is not wise.
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